Ekurhuleni provides sustainable and people-centred developmental services that are affordable, appropriate and of a high quality. We are focused on social, environmental and economic regeneration of our city and communities, as guided by the principles of Batho Pele and through the commitment of a motivated and dedicated team.
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Communicate a meaningful strategic context that guides and directs best practice.
Driving organisational governance and compliance processes and practices as determined by internal stakeholders, Specialists, industry groups and legislative requirements.
Developing and managing key stakeholder relationships that enable organisational strategic objectives.
Facilitating the interface between the City Manager, the Office of the Executive Mayor, and the Provincial Government MEC for Local Government and Housing.
Champion financial management reforms towards best practice in Local Government Finance as encapsulated in the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), and other Municipal Acts and provide effective and efficient financial management systems.
Ensure that strategy and the Operating Model is adequately budgeted for through the development and implementation of a fit for purpose budget.
Expand networks and collaborative effort with other role-players in the municipality towards promoting effective planning and implementation of financial management that translates into service delivery.
Provide project management support to a team of financial management specialists, including human resource management, planning, risk management and reporting.
Develop a turnaround plan with the aim to improve the municipality’s financial performance.
Provide input on the development/ review of Revenue Enhancement Strategy.
Monitor the implementation of the Revenue Enhancement Strategy.
Provide technical support and advice on budget reforms, strategic and annual Performance Plans formulation, including compliance with relevant legislation to relevant stakeholders.
Monitor and source reports from relevant departments and report on revenue practices and processes.
Support efficient and sustainable financial management, provide financial policy advise to the accounting officers and oversee expenditure planning and budget processes.
Develop a coherent infrastructure Investment Plan which set out how to achieve infrastructure targets.
Mobilise public and private funding resources for capital and recurrent expenditure.
Oversee and ensure mutually beneficial Contract negotiations, relationships, management, and administration of agreements.
Job Requirements
Honours Degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Accounting / Financial Management or relevant equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification
MFMA Certificate
Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant.
8 years’ experience of which 5 years should have been at Senior Management Level
Strategic leadership skills
Operation planning and reporting skills.
People management and empowerment skills.
Effective communication skills with the ability to build trusting relationships.
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