Manager (Administration) - ERWM20682 at City of Ekurhuleni

Minimum Requirements:

• B Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, or Public Finance.
• Alternatively, a degree in Public Administration, Office Management, or Business Management may be considered only with extensive exposure to financial coordination responsibilities in a municipal context.
• 5 years' relevant experience in public sector financial and administrative management including experience in budgeting, expenditure tracking, Supply Chain Management compliance, HR Support and audit readiness

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide coordinated administrative support function within the Technical Support Section, covering procurement inputs, ICT requests, records management, audit readiness and documentation processes in support of the Parks and Cemeteries Division.
• Facilitate administrative processes that support operations, contractor documentation, HR inputs, and fleet-related tracking across depots, within the scope of the Technical Support Section
• Support the alignment of Divisional administrative planning and reporting to SDBIP, IDP and operational plans
• Monitor adherence to municipal policies and SOPs for procurement, HR and records
• Manage the full spectrum of financial planning, expenditure tracking procurement oversight, and financial reporting for the division, ensuring strategic alignment, policy compliance and readiness for audits and reviews
• Ensure the Division is financially sound, compliant with MFMA and municipal policies and able to fund and report on all operational activities effectively
• Monitor contractor related expenditure and flag risk areas eg over billing
• Ensure that all public enquiries, petitions and Councillor queries are responded to with administrative efficiency, professionalism and proper documentation
• Manage and support the administrative staff within the division, assigning tasks, coaching on compliance matters and promoting professional development