Job Vacancies at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12/NQF level 4; 
• Three-year degree in Accounting/NQF level 7 in Finance or Management; 
• Compulsory National Treasury minimum competency certificate (MFMA Certificate); 
• 7 – 9 years’ experience in financial management or management accounting, of which 3 – 4 years should be at middle management. 

 Primary Function:

• Direct, manage and ensure compliance with legislation, financial reporting standards; and any other prescription in the development of timebound reports to key stakeholders of the organization, including the maintenance of the reporting profile of the City;
• monitor the implementation of the operating and capital budget citywide in line with the Integrated Development Plan as well as the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan;
• provide an overview of the revenue and expenditure patterns of the organization and support processes meant to review and align organizational performance;
• provide technical input and in-depth financial analysis required in the development and review of various reporting platforms and engagement of key stakeholders; have innate drive or capacity to initiate and drive technical discussions in the financial reporting space;
• willingness to facilitate and oversee the full transition of the city’s financial reporting systems to mSCOA compliance and modernized budgeting and reporting platforms; and the management and development of staff and responsibilities associated with the requirements of the post.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Monitor and report on the progress, deviations and risks on the Operating and Capital Budget monthly to National Treasury, Provincial Treasury, Mayoral Committee, Section 79 Finance Committee and Council; 
• Direct compliance to legislation on behalf of the Mayor in terms of Section 71 of the Municipal Budget and Reporting Regulations by enforcing compliance to reporting; 
• Budget controls and early identification of financial problems; 
• Direct and manage the spending of funds and revenue collection in accordance with the approved budget; 
• Prepare and annual review on income and expenditure trend analysis, tracking trends over the past 3 years’ financial performance; 
• Management and development of staff and the responsibilities associated with the requirements of the post. 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12/NQF level 4; 
• Three-year degree in Financial Accounting, Economics or Business Economics/NQF level 7; 
• Compulsory National Treasury minimum competency certificate (MFMA Certificate); 
• Operational management experience 
• 7 – 9 years’ experience in medium-term budgeting, business, and financial planning, of which 3 – 4 years should be at middle management.  

Primary Function:

• Direct, manage and lead the budget and financial planning for the portfolio units. Provide a strategic input into business units and ensure that business decisions are supported by business case. Provide an effective, efficient and professional budget and financial service to Municipal Entities and Council’s line departments.
• Ensure that a medium-term budget is produced that incorporates the Council’s long-term plan and strategy. Provide financial information and advice necessary to assist management in achieving the Council’s Performance Plan objectives.
• Monitor adherence to budgets and provide strategic financial advice to management. Ensure that the reporting requirements internal and external to Council and Committees are reported in the prescribed time as per the MFMA and other relevant legislation.
• Facilitate and oversee the transition of the assigned portfolio to modernised reporting and budgeting platforms and be instrumental in ensuring mSCOA compliance. Management and development of staff and responsibilities associated with the requirements of the post.  

Key Performance Areas: 

• Direct, manage and lead the annual medium-term budget approval for the portfolio to ensure that it incorporates the Council’s long-term plan and strategy; 
• Direct, manage and lead the revised budget approval for the portfolio to ensure that it incorporates the Council’s long-term plan and strategy; 
• Development of business and financial modelling to ensure efficient business operations and financial analysis; 
• Monitoring and report adherence of the portfolio’s performance against the approved budget. Ensure that the reporting requirements internal and external to Council and Committees are reported in the prescribed time as per the MFMA and other legislation; 
• Provide strategic financial comments and advice to the management of the various departments and Mes within the portfolio; 
• Management and development of staff and the responsibilities associated with the requirements of the post. 

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12 plus a relevant and completed Degree in Child Development/Education/Community Development/Social Sciences or a related field at NQF level 7; 
• A relevant postgraduate degree will be an added advantage; 
• A proven track record and 3 years working experience with children and in a child development environment, and should include the development, implementation, monitoring and assessment of programmes for children aged 0 – 18 years old; 
• Valid code 8 driver’s license; 
• 7 – 9 years of experience working in a Social development field and at least 6 years in a management position; 
• Skills required: Computer literacy, Professional and Communication skills, Report writing, Ability to work independently, Financial skills, Presentation and Interpersonal skills. 
• Knowledge required: Extensive knowledge in Child Development, Staff Management, Knowledge of Local Government, Municipal Financial Management legislation, Project Management and Planning and Reporting. 

 Primary Function:

• Lead, develop, manage and oversee the implementation of all Children’s Services Programme City-wide. Design and coordinate programmes for children across the City and ensure that programmes are aligned and adhere to all relevant legislation, acts, and policies.
• Programmes to be implemented are for children between the ages of 0 and 18 years old. Programmes should be developmental in nature and in alignment with various legislative frameworks and policies.
• Provide integrated professional input, guidelines, support and ongoing monitoring of programmes implemented across the City in terms of Children’s Services Programmes, and to ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are developed and implemented as part of programme implementation.

Key Performance Areas: 

• Ensure that programmes are effective in terms of their implementation for children across the City of Johannesburg; 
• Implement performance management policies within the City in an effective manner to ensure service delivery efficiency; 
• Execute all administrative and management support functions required by this position; 
• Ensure that policy implementation is facilitated as part of ongoing service delivery within the Sub-Unit; 
• Ensure that all implementation of projects is executed effectively and that projects align with the service delivery objectives of the Sub-Unit and the Department as a whole; 
• Build partnerships and strengthen collaboration with various stakeholders within the Children’s Services Sector; 
• Ensure sound financial and risk management, according to all relevant legislation and requirements; 
• Facilitate the implementation of HR related matters; 
• Engage with various stakeholders in terms of programme planning, resource mobilization and implementation to strengthen service delivery within communities.