The George Municipality is the second largest municipality, in terms of population, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is situated in the Garden Route District of the province.
The municipality serves 294 929 people from 85 931 households (Statistics SA 2023) across 28 wards including Uniondale and Wilderness – with service hinterlands ge...
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A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B Com with financial accounting as a major subject. (Attach transcript)
Computer literacy: MS Office
8 years or more relevant experience covering all aspects of the relevant financial process and the Management of financial information or having gained specialist experience in a finance discipline, with two years supervisory experience.
Compliance with National Treasury's Competency Levels for Financial Officials as prescribed or to be compliant in 18 months of appointment
Code B Driver’s license
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Ensure that the Section is positioned to capably accomplish the critical requirements related to the Credit Control Section and its related responsibilities.
Ensure effective accounting systems, and that procedures are implemented to enable control, accurate assessment of responsibilities and responsive decision making in respect of the ability of the Municipality to sustain an effective remuneration system.
Ensure that the budget is managed professionally, and all expenses approved according to need and necessity.
Ensure the effective management of the Credit Control System and the capturing of statistical documentation and information.
Ensure that the Policies applicable to the Credit Control Section are correctly implemented and applied and adhered to.
Ensure that the flow of data and information is managed, and new procedures developed and implemented.
Ensure that the accounting functions are managed and performed according to national guidelines and Council policies.
Ensure laid down policies and procedures are adhered to contributing to accountable administration of critical outcomes and debt recovery actions and transactions.
Ensure that a professional and efficient client service is made available to the public.
Effectively manage all matters requiring handing over to the Attorneys for legal action to be instituted.
Ensure that all indigent applications conform to requirements and that the processing of applications are conducted according to prescribed guidelines.
Ensure that all administrative actions are dealt with and handled according to guidelines.
Ensure that matters are reported, discussed and amicably resolved through good reporting and that the Credit Control Section is represented at meetings.
Ensure that information, advice or opinions relevant to the functionality is communicated through the various mediums and accurately interpreted through the provision of adequate and clear explanation and facts.
Ensure that Council's vehicles are being driven and maintained according to the Vehicle Management Policy.
Ensure that a positive environment is created and maintained for personnel in the Section to contribute positively to the Departments service level objectives and outcomes.
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