Cape Town is South Africa’s oldest city, its second-most populous and an important contributor to national employment. It is the legislative capital of South Africa, the administrative and economic centre of the Western Cape, and Africa’s third-biggest economic hub.The City of Cape Town aims to ensure fast, effective service and communication with our pu...
Relevant 3 year Tertiary qualification preferably in in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Energy Economics, or a related field
At least 8 years' senior management and leadership experience
Extensive senior-level experience in municipal or public-sector finance
Proven experience in strategic budgeting and the MTREF process, tariff policy and revenue sustainability, and financial and regulatory governance
In-depth knowledge of MFMA, Treasury Regulations, NERSA requirements and municipal finance frameworks
Knowledge of NERSA requirements and energy-sector regulatory frameworks will be advantageous.
Experience in utilities/trading services finance and regulation will be advantageous
Key Performance Areas
Provide strategic financial leadership that ensures the long- term sustainability, affordability, and resilience of municipal energy services
Ensure that Energy budgets and medium-term financial plans are credible, affordable, and aligned with strategic objectives
Ensure that Energy tariffs are fair, compliant, financially sustainable, and economically sound
Ensure strong financial and regulatory governance across the Energy Directorate
Provide integrated governance oversight, strategic direction and line-management accountability across the Finance, Regulatory Services, Contract Management and Project Management functions, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, MTREF allocations, financial sustainability objectives, Council policies and governance requirements.
Ensure informed, transparent, and defensible executive and Council decision-making
Manage Energy’s financial and regulatory interface with external stakeholders
Provide effective leadership, governance, and ethical stewardship across reporting function
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