Divisional Head: Treasury 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 Finance, Economics or any other 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, of which at least five years must be at senior management level, preferably in local government
• Experience in banking and investment banking will be an added advantage
• 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
• No criminal record (excluding previous conviction(s) related to political activities under 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 Treasury function with the aim of maintaining an impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient Treasury 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:

• To deliver strategic leadership and management
• To deliver strategic operational management in Funding and Investment Relations; Cash and Financial Control; Payroll Management; and Expenditure Management
• To deliver strategic financial management
• To promote governance, ethics and values
• To manage strategic performance reporting
• To deliver strategic risk management
• To deliver strategic project management
• To ensure legislation and policy implementation
• To ensure effective stakeholder relations
• To deliver audit and assurance management