Job Openings at Richmond Municipality

Requirements:

• A Matric A B.Com Degree or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or equivalent A valid driver's license Must demonstrate knowledge and experience in municipal finance/accounting Fully computer literate (MS Office: MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint)
• 5 years' or more relevant experience including 3 years' at supervisory level Must have obtained or be pursuing the Competency Levels qualifications (CPMD, MFMP) as prescribed by Municipal Minimum Competency Regulations 2007.

Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for the management, control, and safeguarding of all municipal assets
• Assist with the compilation, maintenance, and integrity of a GRAP-compliant asset register aligned to the general ledger and mSCOA classifications Support the management of assets under construction, including tracking capital projects, ensuring accurate work-in-progress accounting, and facilitating timely capitalization upon commissioning
• Coordinate and ensure alignment of asset management processes across all municipal departments to promote completeness and accuracy of asset information Develop, review, and ensure implementation of asset management and asset accounting policies in line with GRAP standards and National Treasury guidelines Coordinate the annual review of useful lives, residual values, impairments, revaluations, and depreciation of assets Ensure correct application of capitalization thresholds and asset recognition criteria Monitor compliance with asset management policies and procedures relating to acquisition, verification, maintenance, transfer, and disposal of assets
• Coordinate annual asset verification processes and maintain continuous audit readiness Provide technical support in the preparation of Annual Financial Statements, ensuring accurate asset disclosure and GRAP compliance Respond to audit queries and implement corrective actions to sustain clean audit outcomes
• Ensure that all municipal assets are adequately insured and that insurance records are regularly reviewed and updated Provide support to the fleet management function, including asset tracking, utilization monitoring, and compliance with relevant policies.

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Requirements:

• A Matric A BCom Degree or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or equivalent A valid driver's license Must demonstrate knowledge and experience in municipal finance/accounting Fully computer literate (MS Office: MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint)
• 5 years' or more relevant experience including 3 years' at supervisory level Must have obtained or be pursuing the Competency Levels qualifications (CPMD, MFMP) as prescribed by Municipal Minimum Competency Regulations 2007.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and coordination of the Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework, ensuring full alignment with the Integrated Development Plan and Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan
• Drive the annual budget process across all Directorates, including issuance of budget guidelines, facilitation of budget workshops, and consolidation of departmental submissions Ensure the budget is funded and credible through detailed cash flow analysis, revenue projections, and alignment with treasury norms Implement the approved budget through vote control, allocation of funds, and enforcement of spending limits in line with cash-backed principles
• Monitor and control budget implementation through monthly and quarterly analysis of revenue, expenditure, and cash flow performance Prepare and submit statutory in-year reports, including Section 71 reports in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission Analyse financial and non-financial performance against approved budgets and service delivery targets, and recommend corrective actions where required Manage budget adjustments, including the compilation of adjustment budgets, virement processes, and realignment of funding
• Oversee the preparation of budget-related council reports, including draft budget, final budget, and adjustment budget documentation Develop, implement, and maintain budgeting policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with National Treasury guidelines and best practice Coordinate and monitor grant funding, ensuring compliance with the Division of Revenue Act and all conditions attached to grants Support the preparation of Annual Financial Statements by ensuring alignment between budget, actuals, and financial reporting disclosures
• Ensure accurate mSCOA alignment between the budget, general ledger, and reporting structures Provide strategic financial analysis to support decision-making by the Chief Financial Officer, Municipal Manager, and Council Lead and manage the budget and reporting unit, including performance management, capacity building, and continuous improvement of systems and processes Drive audit readiness by ensuring completeness of supporting documentation, resolving audit queries, and implementing audit action plans.

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Requirements:

• A Matric A National Diploma in Public Administration/Public Management (NQF Level 6) Records Management certificate A valid driver's license Minimum of 2-3 years' relevant experience in local governance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice and administrative support to the municipal council Oversee and check meeting agendas, attend council and executive committee sessions, and accurately record minutes
• Distribute meeting notifications, agendas, and previous minutes to relevant members Offer secretarial assistance by liaising with office bearers to finalize agenda items and compile supporting reports and proposals
• Translate meeting minutes and official notices into designated languages to ensure clear understanding among stakeholders Draft and circulate official correspondence and documentation using word processing tools
• Oversee the organization, retention, and security of municipal records Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for effective records management Classify, index, and file documents to ensure efficient retrieval
• Monitor the full lifecycle of records-from creation to archiving or disposal Train municipal staff on proper filing systems and records management practices Maintain and update schedules and records, including leave registers and requisitions Monitor incoming mail and committee reports by assigning references per the central filing index and ensuring proper routing Create and maintain physical and digital filing systems, including researching and retrieving information for department heads and staff
• Update the register of open files and ensure accurate referencing in line with the central filing system Safeguard and manage access to critical documents such as agreements, title deeds, and official records Provide relief support to administrative staff, including reception duties, during absences to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Monitor staff performance, identify training needs, and coordinate targeted training programs Address performance deviations and apply disciplinary procedures when necessary to maintain compliance and standards.

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Requirements:

• A Matric Must be computer literate A valid driver's license Must be fluent in IsiZulu and English Social Studies NQF Level 6/7 Certificate of Competence in HIV /AIDS Counselling Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience Sound knowledge & HIV/AIDS and working with people with disabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage programs for HIV/AIDS, gender issues, disability support, education, and awareness Implement strategies for gender, disabled, elderly, and children by working with welfare groups, old age homes, and other organizations Build partnerships with government, private companies, and NGOs through consultation and collaboration Identify community needs and align them with existing plans and programs
• Participate in meetings (internal and external) and provide input on issues affecting service delivery Prepare reports for management after meetings, outlining agreed actions Contribute to policy development and procedures to improve departmental functions Assist with referrals by identifying communities and individuals in need Follow national health guidelines and council policies in all activities Maintain documentation and extract information from reports and activity lists for operational use.