Divisional Head: Levies at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• A relevant bachelor’s degree in Financial Management or any other study field related to the position
• A master’s degree in a study field related to the position will be an added advantage
• Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• At least ten years’ experience in a financial management environment, with at least five years at senior management level, preferably in local government
• Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation
• Good knowledge of performance management
• Good governance
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000)
• Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature
• Compliance with the MFMA unit standards, as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage, but the incumbent must comply within the prescribed 18-month period
• No criminal record (excluding previous conviction(s) relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and candidates will undergo security vetting
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Must undergo a competency assessment
• Computer literacy

Primary function: 

• To exercise control over the levies function with the aim of maintaining an impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient levies service within the City of Tshwane, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards and the directives of the Chief Financial Officer.

The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:

• Metering and invoicing services
• Property rates and taxes management          
• Property valuation management
• Revenue and financial information systems