Deputy Director: Sundry and Retention Contract Payment Management at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Accounting, Financial Management or Internal Auditing, or National Diploma: Public Finance Management and Administration (SAQA Qualification ID No 49554) or any other financial study field related to the position
• At least eight years’ relevant working experience in a financial payment management environment
• Managerial experience will be an added advantage
• Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy with SAP proficiency and advanced Excel skills
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Primary functions

• Monitor and control the section budget so that income and expenditure are in line with Council requirements
• Manage assets within the section
• Plan, organise and coordinate the payment process to ensure maximum discounts and minimum claims through implementing and maintaining relevant work procedures
• Plan, organise and coordinate the internal control system to minimise risks through implementing and maintaining internal control measures
• Plan, organise and coordinate personnel to ensure an efficient and effective creditors function
• Plan, organise and coordinate verbal and written communication to ensure that valid information is obtained and provided