Deputy Director: Revenue Management at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Financial Management, Accounting or Revenue Management at NQF level 7. At least Five (5) years management experience in finance of which three (3) years must be at a supervision level. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. 

Duties

• Revenue Management and Billing, Oversee the development and implementation of revenue management policies, systems and procedures. Ensure accurate billing of water use charges and related revenue streams in line with legislative frameworks. Monitor revenue recognition in compliance with GRAP standards.
• Ensure effective integration between operational water use data and financial billing systems. Debt Management and Credit Control, manage debtor accounts, monitor ageing analysis and implement effective credit control strategies, oversee debt collection processes and liaise with legal services where necessary.
• Develop and implement revenue enhancement and debt recovery strategies. Ensure reconciliation of revenue and debtor accounts on a monthly basis. Financial Reporting and Compliance, prepare and review revenue reports, forecasts and analysis for management and Board reporting. Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations and audit requirements. Coordinate revenue-related audit processes and implement corrective action plans. Strategic Leadership and Planning, providing strategic direction for revenue management within LOCMA.
• Contribute to budgeting, cash flow management and financial sustainability planning. Strengthen internal controls relating to revenue processes. Support the operationalisation of the Catchment Management Agency through effective revenue systems and governance. Stakeholder Management, engage with water users, internal divisions, DWS and other stakeholders on revenue-related matters. Provide guidance and training to regional and operational staff on billing and revenue processes.