Job Openings at South African Local Government Association

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Senior Certificate or equivalent (Studies towards administrative/ secretarial qualifications essential); 
• A Valid Code 08 drivers’ licence; 
• 2-3 years’ experience in administrative/ secretarial capacity; 
• Ability to maintain high-level of accuracy and confidentiality is essential; 

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS 

• Secretarial Services Office Management; Meeting Coordination; Diary Management; Travel and Accommodation Coordination; Event Coordination; Budget support; Workflow and correspondence management; Interdepartmental communication
• Committee Secretariat Services Meeting Coordination and scheduling; Allocate resources according to complexity of meetings; Prepare agendas, minutes, meeting packs and notifications of meetings within a set timeframe; Meeting Resolution Tracking, follow-up and Compilation of progress updated on database; Recording and maintenance of attendance of members and red flagging long-term absenteeism; Updating maintaining and safekeeping of Committee Files 
• Support Manager: Strategic Support and Analytics to provide shared secretariat, administrative and support services to the cluster/ provincial office (including previous secretarial and committee support services and procurement administration) and with strategic, operational and system interface role. 
• Research and analysis Within the research framework and criteria for municipal profiles perform desktop research in line with research agenda and analyse captured information to build, update and maintain municipal profiles on monthly basis; Support the packaging and dissemination of research results and integrate with central repository 
• Monitoring and Evaluation Support To interact with core business functions to interpret and analyse performance progress information and compile draft reports 
• Programme/ Project Administration Provide programme/ project administrative support across the entire lifecycle of the programme/ project; Within M&E and Project Management framework, analyse programme/ project progress obtained from functional areas to strengthen impact measures. 

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• A Degree in Energy/Electrical/ Sustainability or related, an Honours Degree will serve as an advantage
• 3 years’ relevant experience of which at least 1 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organization
• A Valid Driver’s License and frequent travelling
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector and issues relating to area of specialty
• Ability to manage in a broad scoped environment is essential

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS 

• Research and Benchmarking: Assist in conducting analysis on municipalities and provide guidance in respect of possible improvements; Assist in conducting and interpreting research in an area of specialisation such as Water, Sanitation, Solid Waste Management ,Electricity, Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy sources and create a learning and sharing platform to improve municipal efficiency in these areas; Be a key repository of knowledge and information on local government and matters relating to the area of specialisation and support the strengthening of municipal profiles in the central repository under the guidance of Senior Advisor and management, provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges, needs and trends in area of specialisation, to ensure that local government strategies and programmes are appropriately implemented.
• Representation at IGR & Other For a (lobbying and Advocacy): Assist with providing technical support and advice to the Chairs of working groups and facilitate tracking and implementation of resolutions; Provide inputs to and develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA position for mandating; Under the guidance of Senior Advisor represent SALGA and municipalities at various IGR and other Fora to protect the interests of municipalities/ Sector; and to disrupt structural form, policy or legislative frameworks in a particular sector, where it hinders municipal performance; Identify policy and legislative gaps and develop solution proposals that would promote better municipal performance in delivering the basic services. Engage sector departments in leveraging technical support to municipalities. Source municipal comments on the relevant industry proposals. Contribute to the municipal infrastructure grant reforms to reduce the co-funding requirements. Understand the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialisation.
• Support Advice and capacity building: Assist with guiding, supporting and providing professional advice to municipalities in the areas of focus/ professional discipline – refer issues of strategic importance to the Senior Advisor: Trading Services / Director of Operations in the Province; Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation; Assist with facilitating the implementation of the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities; Assist with facilitating training programmes/ peer learning sessions in the areas of focus/ professional discipline. Provide the platform to promote the technology and innovation uptake in solving the municipal infrastructure and service delivery challenges. Share best engineering industry practice in the areas of municipal trading streams.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Assist with creating a high performance culture on all projects and report on progress against milestones; Maintain records as per SALGA policy and ensure that all project records are uploaded into the company knowledge management system; Prepare audit files for each project prior to audit; Support the development and Implement monitoring and evaluation process to track the progress on implementation of policies, legislative compliance and programmatic implementation in municipalities.
• Programme / Project Management: Assist with the implementation of appropriate project management methodologies and disciplines; and manage full project cycle on assigned projects including M&E; Assist with planning and integrating programme roll-out to municipalities; Assist with developing terms of reference for identified programmes; Ensure that projects are implemented against contract specification and payments are based on agreed milestone; Identify spin-off projects and opportunities from the programme.
• Stakeholder Management: programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact; Assist with creating reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website; Assist with identifying key role players to create a link to sustainability and handover of programmes; and implementation; Ensure appropriate and timely communications with all stakeholders; Within the scope of area of accountability build and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships/ partnerships in the area of responsibility

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• A Degree in BSC Environment, a related Honours degree will serve as an advantage
• 3 years’ relevant experience of which at least 1 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organization;
• A Valid Driver’s License and frequent travelling 
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector and issues relating to area of specialty 
• Ability to manage in a broad scoped environment is essential

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS 

• Research and Benchmarking: Assist in conducting analysis on municipalities and provide guidance in respect of possible improvements; Assist in conducting and interpreting research in an area of specialisation such as Water, Sanitation, Solid Waste Management ,Electricity, Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy sources and create a learning and sharing platform to improve municipal efficiency in these areas; Be a key repository of knowledge and information on local government and matters relating to the area of specialisation and support the strengthening of municipal profiles in the central repository under the guidance of Senior Advisor and management, provide ongoing analysis of the key challenges, needs and trends in area of specialisation, to ensure that local government strategies and programmes are appropriately implemented.
• Representation at IGR & Other For a (lobbying and Advocacy): Assist with providing technical support and advice to the Chairs of working groups and facilitate tracking and implementation of resolutions; Provide inputs to and develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA position for mandating; Under the guidance of Senior Advisor represent SALGA and municipalities at various IGR and other Fora to protect the interests of municipalities/ Sector; and to disrupt structural form, policy or legislative frameworks in a particular sector, where it hinders municipal performance; Identify policy and legislative gaps and develop solution proposals that would promote better municipal performance in delivering the basic services. Engage sector departments in leveraging technical support to municipalities. Source municipal comments on the relevant industry proposals. Contribute to the municipal infrastructure grant reforms to reduce the co-funding requirements. Understand the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialisation.
•  Support Advice and capacity building: Assist with guiding, supporting and providing professional advice to municipalities in the areas of focus/ professional discipline – refer issues of strategic importance to the Senior Advisor: Trading Services / Director of Operations in the Province; Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation; Assist with facilitating the implementation of the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities; Assist with facilitating training programmes/ peer learning sessions in the areas of focus/ professional discipline. Provide the platform to promote the technology and innovation uptake in solving the municipal infrastructure and service delivery challenges. Share best engineering industry practice in the areas of municipal trading streams.
•  Monitoring and Evaluation: Assist with creating a high performance culture on all projects and report on progress against milestones; Maintain records as per SALGA policy and ensure that all project records are uploaded into the company knowledge management system; Prepare audit files for each project prior to audit; Support the development and Implement monitoring and evaluation process to track the progress on implementation of policies, legislative compliance and programmatic implementation in municipalities.
• Programme / Project Management: Assist with the implementation of appropriate project management methodologies and disciplines; and manage full project cycle on assigned projects including M&E; Assist with planning and integrating programme roll-out to municipalities; Assist with developing terms of reference for identified programmes; Ensure that projects are implemented against contract specification and payments are based on agreed milestone; Identify spin-off projects and opportunities from the programme.
•  Stakeholder Management: programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact; Assist with creating reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website; Assist with identifying key role players to create a link to sustainability and handover of programmes; and implementation; Ensure appropriate and timely communications with all stakeholders; Within the scope of area of accountability build and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships/ partnerships in the area of responsibility 

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• A relevant tertiary Degree in (Economic Development/ Development Management/Economics) an Hons level qualification will be an advantage
• Valid Driver’s License and frequent travelling
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience of which at least 1 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organisation
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector and issues relating to area of speciality

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS 

• Economic Development Focus areas: Facilitate the positive disruption of the system to better enable municipalities to connect communities through community services such as economic development; Facilitate the establishment of economic development coordination and participation structures within Local, District and Metropolitan Municipalities e.g. Disaster Management Forums; Assessing existing small scale economic development projects funded by external stakeholders; Submit reports to the Economic Development and Environment Working Group; Deal with any other matter delegated 
• Research and Benchmarking: Collects, categorises and tracks relevant information required for specific tasks and projects; Perform support activities to benchmarking exercises under guidance from senior and Specialists; Provide administrative support with the arrangements of knowledge sharing / peer learning sessions/ presentations to SALGA staff and external stakeholders. May include providing inputs to content and packaging of information for the sessions; Support the gathering and channelling of information to build and update municipal profiles; Under leadership and guidance from Senior Advisor perform desktop research on issues related to municipal challenges within the sector/ professional discipline (Collect data, examine relevance and synthesise).
• Representation & Other Lobbying and Advocacy: Attend policy conferences in topics related to area of accountability; Represent municipalities at relevant forums/ meetings/ committees within the sector/ professional discipline; Support the development of reports to the working groups; Support the Senior Advisor to develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA position for mandating; Understand the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialization.
• Support Advice and Capacity Building: Guide, support and provide advice to municipalities in the areas of focus/ professional discipline in accordance with the programme plan; Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation; Implement the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities; Coordinate the logistical arrangements for training programmes/ peer learning sessions in the areas of focus/ professional discipline. 
• Programme Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting: Implement project management methodologies and disciplines; and support the management of the full project cycle on assigned projects including M&E; Ensure that projects are conducted against contract specification and payments are based on agreed milestone; Maintain records as per SALGA policy and ensure that all project records are uploaded into the company knowledge management system; Support the reporting on progress against milestones; Support the preparation of audit files for each project prior to audit; Monitor the impact and the role that municipalities play BBBEE.
• Stakeholder Management: Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact; Ensure appropriate and timely communications with all stakeholders; Support the creation of reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website; Within the scope of area of accountability build and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships/ partnerships in the area of responsibility. 
• Governance, Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures. Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline; Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. 
• Teamwork: Implement the performance management and development processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an ongoing basis; In line with the SALGA organisational culture, align personal and organisational values for improved performance; Support organisational priorities and the implementation of resource mobilisation systems and processes; Support the Executive and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in SALGA; Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team to find possible solutions to complex challenges in municipalities. 

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• A relevant tertiary Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration with a focus on intergovernmental relations, and a Hons Degree in local government law and intergovernmental relations would be advantageous
• At least 3 years relevant experience of which at least 1 year has been at an equivalent level within a medium to large-sized organisation
• A Valid Driver’s License and frequent travelling
• Sector Knowledge and an understanding of the policy, legislative, governance and regulatory frameworks governing the sector; and those applying to the LG Sector

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS: 

• Research and Benchmarking Collects, categorises and tracks relevant information required for specific tasks and projects. Perform support activities to benchmarking exercises under guidance from senior and Specialists. Under leadership and guidance from Senior Advisor perform desktop research on issues related to municipal challenges within the sector/ professional discipline (Collect data, examine relevance and synthesise). Support the gathering and channelling of information to build and update municipal profiles; Provide administrative support with the arrangements of knowledge sharing / peer learning sessions/presentations to SALGA staff and external stakeholders. May include providing inputs to content and packaging of information for the sessions. 
• Representation at IGR & Other For a (lobbying and Advocacy) Attend policy conferences in topics related to area of accountability; Liaise with stakeholders in ensuring the credibility of the municipal governance and be the voice of municipalities on all governance matters; Represent municipalities at relevant forums/ meetings/ committees within the sector/ professional discipline; Support the development of reports to the working groups; Support the participation in all municipal governance related forums and processes; Support the Senior advisors to develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA position for mandating; Understand the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialisation; Represent SALGA and the Municipalities at relevant external fora.
• Support Advice and capacity building Coordinate the logistical arrangements for training programmes/ peer learning sessions in the areas of focus/ professional discipline. Guide, support and provide advice to municipalities in the implementation of the municipal governance hands-on support strategy and processes. Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/improve programme implementation
• Programme Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting Ensure that projects are conducted against contract specification and payments are based on agreed milestone; Implement project management methodologies and disciplines; and support the management of the full project cycle on assigned projects including Monitoring & Evaluation; Maintain records as per SALGA policy and ensure that all project records are up loaded into the company knowledge management system; Support the preparation of audit files for each project prior to audit. Support the reporting on progress against milestones;
• Stakeholder Management Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact; Ensure appropriate and timely communications with all stakeholders; Support the creation of reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website. Within the scope of area of accountability build and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships/ partnerships in the area of responsibility;
• Governance, Compliance and Risk Management Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures; Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the area of responsibility/ professional discipline;
• TeamworkImplement the performance management and development processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an ongoing basis. In line with the SALGA organisational culture, align personal and organisational values for improved performance; Support organisational priorities and the implementation of resource mobilisation systems and processes; Support the Executive and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in SALGA; Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team to find possible solutions to complex challenges in municipalities;

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• A relevant tertiary Degree in Human Resources Management or Human Resources Development or equivalent qualification
• 3 years’ relevant experience of which at least 1 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organization;
• A Valid Driver’s License and frequent travelling
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector and issues relating to area of specialty
• Sector Knowledge and an understanding of the policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks governing the sector; and in particular those applying to the LG Sector
• Ability to manage in a broad scoped environment is essential

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS 

• Generalist HR Services: Review and refine HR policy Frameworks in municipalities; Support members with the implementation and improvement of HR systems, processes and procedures and to manage the flow of HR information; Improve efficiencies in HR Systems and accuracy of HR MIS; Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of HR strategies and interventions with hands-on support and regular follow-up on progress; Support general appointment processes at municipalities; Support the implementation of PMS interventions in municipalities; Facilitate the modernisation of HR processes, systems and information flows and advice internal HR functions on the transition from transactional HR services to becoming a strategic partner; Perform any reasonable task within the HR Space  
• Capacity Building and Skills Development & Training Coordination: Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of skills development strategies and interventions with hands-on support and regular follow-up on progress; Facilitate access to financial support for skills development; Remind members of WSP due dates and provide assistance with skills audits and WSP compilation; Assist LGSETA with action required by members on Evaluations of Impact of previous training and existing gaps; Compliance with SDP; Accreditation of facilitators (SAQA/ LGSETA);Maintain and update Facilitator and Mentor database as a means of capturing skills; Administrate and coordinate: ELDP; RPL, Cllr Training on Housing, Cllr Training on Water, LODLOG training SALA-IDA, Cllr Introduction Training 
• Research and Benchmarking: Collects, categorises and tracks relevant information required for specific tasks and projects. Perform support activities to benchmarking exercises under guidance from senior and Specialists. Under leadership and guidance from Senior Advisors and Specialists, perform desktop research on issues related to municipal challenges within the sector/ professional discipline (Collect data, examine relevance and synthesise). Support the development of National Positions on HR and Capacity Building; Support the gathering and channelling of information to build and update municipal profiles; Provide administrative support with the arrangements of knowledge sharing / peer learning sessions/ presentations to SALGA staff and external stakeholders. May include providing inputs to content and packaging of information for the sessions. 
• Representation at IGR & Other For a (lobbying and Advocacy): about HR and Capacity Building challenges and solutions; Attend policy conferences in topics related to area of accountability; Support the Senior advisors to develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA position for mandating. Support the development of reports to the working groups; Understand the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialisation. 
• Support Advice and capacity building: Guide, support and provide advice to municipalities in the areas of focus/ professional discipline in accordance with the programme plan. Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/ improve programme implementation; Implement the capacity building strategy and associated programmes in municipalities; Support the representation of municipalities as the “employer” on national/ provincial LGSETA structures; Coordinate the logistical arrangements for training programmes/ peer learning sessions in the areas of focus/ professional discipline 
• Programme Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting: Implement project management methodologies and disciplines; and support the management of the full project cycle on assigned projects including M&E; Ensure that projects are conducted against contract specification and payments are based on agreed milestone; Maintain records as per SALGA policy and ensure that all project records are uploaded into the company knowledge management system. Monitor the movement of donor funds and develop budgets, statements and cashflows: Support the reporting on progress against milestones; Support the preparation of audit files for each project prior to audit 
• Stakeholder Management: Within the scope of area of accountability build and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships/ partnerships in the area of responsibility; Ensure appropriate and timely communications with all stakeholders; Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact; Liaise with related units in various structures (LGSETA), government departments (DPW, DPLG, DPSA, PGWC, Housing, Treasury etc.) and international. Participate in the LGSETA ETQA/ Learner ship/ committee/ UN Habitat LED programme etc. Advice and communicate the signing of MOUs with institutions of higher learning. Networking with International, National, Provincial and Local organizations. Support the creation of reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website 
• Governance, Compliance and Risk Management: Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the area of responsibility/ professional discipline; Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures; Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline 
• Teamwork: Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team to find possible solutions to complex challenges in municipalities; Support organisational priorities and the implementation of resource mobilisation systems and processes. In line with the SALGA organisational culture, align personal and organisational values for improved performance. Support the Executive and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in SALGA. Implement the performance management and development processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an ongoing basis.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• A relevant tertiary Degree in Community Development or Development Studies or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License and frequent travelling
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience of which at least 1 years have been at an equivalent level within a medium to large sized organisation;
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector and issues relating to area of specialty

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS: 

• Social Development focus areas: Mainstreaming Transversal Issues - Facilitate and/ or assist municipalities to develop and align policies to best practice and ensure implementation in terms of procedures and service delivery. In line with The National Social Development Framework, facilitate the development and implementation of the Provincial Social Development Strategy which will be an integral part of the SALGA five year business plan. Facilitate and assist Municipalities to develop their sector specific strategies and policies linked to the performance areas of Social Development and align those strategies and policies to the provincial and national government priorities. Facilitate the establishment of Community coordination and participation structures within Local, District and Metropolitan Municipalities e.g. District Aids Council, Youth Councils, Children Advisory Councils, Gender Forums Establish technical committees on primary health care and municipal health, Collating information to support national level. 
• Research and Benchmarking: Collects, categorises and tracks relevant information required for specific tasks and projects; Perform support activities to benchmarking exercises under guidance from senior and Specialists; Provide administrative support with the arrangements of knowledge sharing / peer learning sessions/ presentations to SALGA staff and external stakeholders. May include providing inputs to content and packaging of information for the sessions;
•  Representation at IGR & Other For a (lobbying and Advocacy) Attend policy conferences in topics related to area of accountability; Liaise with stakeholders in ensuring the credibility of the municipal governance and be the voice of municipalities on all governance matters; Represent municipalities at relevant forums/ meetings/ committees within the sector/ professional discipline; Support the development of reports to the working groups; Support the participation in all municipal governance related forums and processes; Support the Senior advisors to develop content on a number of complex issues relevant to a SALGA position for mandating; Understand the national and provincial governance structures of SALGA and the institutional structures of the Sector/ Professional discipline and key role players in the area of specialisation; Represent SALGA and the Municipalities at relevant external fora. 
• Support Advice and capacity building  Coordinate the logistical arrangements for training programmes/ peer learning sessions in the areas of focus/ professional discipline. Guide, support and provide advice to municipalities in the implementation of the municipal governance hands-on support strategy and processes. Provide hands-on support to strengthen municipal capacity/improve programme implementation 
• Programme Monitoring and Evaluation and Reporting  Ensure that projects are conducted against contract specification and payments are based on agreed milestone; Implement project management methodologies and disciplines; and support the management of the full project cycle on assigned projects including Monitoring & Evaluation; Maintain records as per SALGA policy and ensure that all project records are up loaded into the company knowledge management system; Support the preparation of audit files for each project prior to audit. Support the reporting on progress against milestones;
• Stakeholder Management  Build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure programme success and to increase SALGA’s capacity to make an impact; Ensure appropriate and timely communications with all stakeholders; Support the creation of reports to communicate about the programme and provide updates for website. Within the scope of area of accountability build and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships/ partnerships in the area of responsibility; 
• Governance, Compliance and Risk Management  Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures; Support the identification and mitigation of organisational and operational risks identified in the area of responsibility/ professional discipline. Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the area of responsibility/ professional discipline; 
• Teamwork  Implement the performance management and development processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an ongoing basis. In line with the SALGA organisational culture, align personal and organisational values for improved performance; Support organisational priorities and the implementation of resource mobilisation systems and processes; Support the Executive and Senior Management Team in building a high-performance culture in SALGA; Work as a multi-disciplinary and integrated team to find possible solutions to complex challenges in municipalities;

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Relevant degree in Finance / Asset Management / Purchasing Management 
• Be an all-rounder, be versatile and able to perform certain Human Capital responsibilities 
• A Valid drivers’ license will be an added advantage as travel could be required 
• Ability to maintain high-level of accuracy and confidentiality 
• 3 years’ relevant working experience 
• Knowledge of local government sector, ability to interpret Financial Statements and generate reports 
• Experience in Finance / Supply Chain Management 
• Knowledge of Basic Bookkeeping 

KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS 

• Fixed Asset Register: Update and maintain Fixed Asset Master data in the Corporate Register database 
• Asset Control: Conduct Fixed Asset Inventory counts; periodic physical inspection of fixed assets, reviewing the results, conducting necessarily follow up and accounting adjustments. Control and safeguard SALGA’s assets including leased assets and fixed assets register. Be versatile 
• Asset Accounting: Evaluate all new capital requests and disposal; Record the costs of newly acquired fixed assets and issue asset numbers. Allocate fixed assets to relevant cost centers; Perform accounting for equipment/ asset disposals and calculate depreciation on assets 
• Financial Accounting: Be able to generate and interpret Monthly Budget Statements including (IYM – In Year Monitoring / Mid-Year Budget Performance Reports) (Section 71, 72 Reports) on behalf of member municipalities and other municipal finance related duties as determined by the immediate supervisor, 
• Procurement and Finance: Perform Demand Management, Deal with Acquisition and obtain Quotations from Service Providers. Coordinating Supplier Database Forms. Write “Scope of Work” when Service Providers are contracted. Manage payment process and procedures with National Office. Manage Provincial Expenditure within regulation and legislation. Administer the contract management process. Manage and administer S&T processes and procedures. Manage processes and procedures related to Petty Cash requisitions. 
• Governance and Compliance: Implement financial policies and procedures. Ensure adherence to internal control mechanisms. Ensure good governance, effective financial management, control, reporting and sustainability within Assist with Compliance Functions 
• Query Resolution: Implement customer care charter. Effective handling of queries and speedy resolution of all customer and supplier queries/ complaints. All queries to be handled as they emerge for client satisfaction.