Director: Municipal Financial Support at KwaZulu-Natal Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS :

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelors degree/ NQF Level 7 qualification in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting or related qualification as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the financial environment within Local Government environmental sector as well as a SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Drivers licence.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be required to support and guide municipalities in achieving sound financial management, regulatory compliance to improve audit outcomes and financial sustainability with the following responsibilities: Manage support to municipalities on financial governance and audit outcomes;
• Manage quality assurance on municipal valuation rolls in terms of legislation and applicable standards; Manage and co-ordinate the delivery of expert valuation and rating services to municipalities across the province; Manage the development and implementation of municipal financial support programs; Facilitate the development of policies, strategies, procedures and processes; Manage the resources of the Directorate.