Divisional Manager Revenue at Umkhanyakude District Municipality

Requirements: 
A Matric (Grade 12) 

• A Honour’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public
• Administration, or related field (NQF Level 8) 
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience in municipal
• finance or revenue management 
• At least three (3) years’ experience at a management level in local
• government or public sector environment 
• Proven experience in billing, debt management, and financial
• compliance 
• A valid driver’s licence.

Competencies: 

• Strategic financial management 
• Knowledge of MFMA and Municipal legislation
• Budgeting and revenue forecasting 
• Leadership and people management 
• Analytical and problem solving skills 
• Computer literacy (financial systems and MS Office) 
• Communication and report-writing

skills.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and oversee all Municipal revenue streams, including rates, service charges, grants, and other income sources 
• Ensure accurate billing, revenue collection, receipting, and reconciliation of municipal income 
• Monitor revenue performance against approved budgets and financial plans 
• Develop strategies to improve revenue collection and reduce outstanding debt
• Ensure the effective operation of billing systems and processes 
• Oversee the implementation of credit control and debt collection policies 
• Monitor indigent support systems and ensure correct application of rebates and exemptions 
• Authorise write-offs in line with council-approved policies and delegations. 

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS WILL BE AT 16H00, MONDAY, 26 JANUARY 2026.