Re-Advertisement Executive Director: Financial Services (CFO) - MN4049/26 at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• As contemplated in Gazette 41996 Notice 1146 or 26 October 2018, read with Government Gazette Government Gazette 37245 Notice 21 of 17 January 2014 (Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers).  
• Post Graduate Degree or qualification in the fields of Accounting, Finance, or Economics registered with the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 8 or Chartered Accountant.  
• Computer Literate (MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint).  Valid driver’s licence.  
• 7 years relevant experience at senior and middle management levels, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level.  
• Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements for Chief Financial Officers, as contemplated in the Municipal Finance Management Minimum Competency Regulations. 
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation including labour relations and other labour related prescripts.  
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.

Core Managerial and Occupational Competencies: 

• Strategic Leadership And Management; Strategic Financial Management; operational financial management; governance, ethics & values in financial management; governance, ethics & values in financial management; financial and performance reporting; risk and change management; project management; legislation, policy and implementation; stakeholder relations; supply chain management; audit & assurance.  
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000).  
• Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions.  
• The ability to work under pressure, think strategically and creatively.  
• Experience and Competencies within Local Government in a Financial environment as per the abovementioned Regulations.
• DUTIES
• Provide strategic leadership aligned to financial principles that would guide development and maintenance within the municipal area Integrating and maintaining the financial system and administration; 
• Development and implementation of structures that will have a measurable positive impact on financial policy issues; Adherence to generally accepted municipal accounting practices (GRAP), Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (MSCOA) in terms of billing, revenue, credit control, supply chain management, rates, tenders, budget and expenditure, valuations, assets and risk management including indigent administration; 
• Executing and control Council’s budgetary processes; 
• Compilation of financial statements; 
• Provide technical advice, guidance and support in respect of financial related services and systems in compliance with National Treasury reporting standards; 
• Management of professional and financial contracts in respect of financial management processes; Prepare and submit reports on the department’s functions, to relevant structures and committees within the organisation; 
• Rendering a strategic financial service by formulating and implementing frameworks, policies, plans and strategies relevant to national and provincial legislation regarding financial matters in accordance with MFMA guidelines and all other applicable legislation; 
• Coordinate Staff Activities by means of providing assistance and attending to problems, grievances, and disciplinary hearings; 
• Ensure fair and consistent labour practices in order to have sound labour relations so as to avoid unnecessary disputes; 
• Budget management and financial control of the department; 
• Responsible for managing the department’s performance, through the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan by identifying deviations, apply corrective actions and evaluate performance according to KPI”s and PI’s; 
• Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as instructed by management from time to time; 
• Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a competency assessment battery; 
• The successful candidate will be expected to sign an employment contract, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest documentation.

CLOSING DATE: 06 FEBRUARY 2026 AT 12:00