Director: Municipal Finance Recovery Services at National Treasury

Purpose of the Role

• To manage all processes related to the preparation of financial recovery plans as determined by Chapter 13 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum B. Degree (NQF 7) in Public Finance/ Public Administration/ Economics/ Accounting/ Business Economics;
• A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle management level obtained in the development and reviewing of a financial recovery framework;
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of a financial recovery framework;
• Undertaking of institutional and organisational and service delivery arrangements in municipalities;
• Knowledge and experience of the intergovernmental and fiscal framework;
• Knowledge and experience in the coordinating of financial disputes;
• Knowledge and experience in developing resolutions for financial challenges within municipalities; and
• Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of an appointment.

Key Performance Areas
Implementation of the intervention and recovery framework in terms of Chapter 13 of the MFMA: 

• Provide guidance to National Treasury and the Provincial Treasuries on the implementation of discretionary and mandatory interventions according to the criteria in Chapter 13 of the MFMA;
• Ensure that the preparation of financial recovery plans is consistent with the processes, procedures and timeframes outlined in the MFMA and any subsequent resolutions;
• Assess and respond to requests for discretionary and mandatory financial recovery plans received from Provinces; and
• Monitor the implementation of all mandatory recovery plans and progress in national interventions.

Appointment of service providers: 

• Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQ) for FRPs and develop functional criteria to appoint service providers on the MFRS panel;
• Adjudicate proposals and bids received from Service Providers according to Supply Chain Management practices; 
• Assist in the appointment, monitoring and management of National Cabinet Representatives and support teams for national interventions; and
• Undertake quality control and value for money assessments in the preparation of financial recovery plans by service providers. 

S139 advocacy and awareness: 

• Participate in the ongoing awareness and advocacy of S139 interventions;
• Strengthen the roll-out and implementation of the NT’s strategic approach to interventions; and
• Capacitate Provincial Treasuries in the development of financial recovery plans and monitoring the implementation thereof. 

S139 Knowledge Management: 

• Assist in the development of a S139 interventions toolkit;
• Identify and develop best practices for FRP implementation to be shared across the LG sector; and
• Develop and maintain an FRP reporting database.

Stakeholder Engagement: 

• Respond to clients’ concerns and initiate the correct interventions through the determinations of the financial recovery framework; 
• Consult stakeholders through the MFRS framework and tools in the enhancement and effectiveness of municipal performance; and
• Provide support and advice on financial management and recovery plans in local government.

Closing Date: 17 November 2025