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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A relevant three (3) year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or BCom with financial accounting or financial management as a mayor subject.
• 5 - 8 years or more relevant experience covering all aspects of the municipal financial process, the management of municipal financial information or having gained specialist experience in a municipal finance or municipal auditing discipline.
• Compliance with the relevant Minimum Competency Levels as prescribed in Government Gazette 29967 dated 2007 as amended.
• Code B Drivers License.
• Good Management, human relations, interpersonal and communications skills, Bilingualism,
• Ability to give attention to detail,
• High level of responsibility,
• Ability work under pressure,
• Advance computer literacy (MS Office Package).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Plan, manage, co-ordinate and control activities and procedures associated with direct supervision and monitoring of the budgeting and reporting functions.
• Plan, management, co-ordinates, and control tasks / activities associated with controlling personal performance productivity and discipline.
• Plan, manage, co-ordinate and direct the control outcomes associated with utilization, productivity, and performance with the Division.
• Plan, manage, co-ordinate the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls associated with budget planning, annual financial statements, accounting and financial reporting processes, assets and insurance management processes, grant manage and bank reconciliation processes.
• Responsible for the management, planning and compilation of Annual Budgets and Adjustment Budgets i.e Capital and Operational Budgets in terms of legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Responsible for the management, planning and compilation of monthly, quarterly, annually and all other financial reporting of the municipality, as well as directing the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls associated with compilation of prescribed reports.
• Responsible for completion of the Annual Financial Statements and ensure that the Audit File are prepared accordingly.
• Manage and coordinate cost management and related processes.
• Manage and coordinate the mSCOA Chart of accounts and all processes / procedures associate to it.
• Management and coordinate borrowing processes.
• Management and coordinate the training of Financial Management Grant Interns.
• Perform client service and public service function.
• Report to Provincial, National Treasury, MEC for Local Government and the Mayor in a supervisor capacity on the state of the Municipality's Financial Affairs as per all sections applicable in the Municipal Finance Management Act.
• Responsible for all public participation process during the Annual Budgeting and IDP Processes.
• Perform duties in the capacity of Acting Chief Financial Officer from time - to time, or when needed.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A three-year Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma with majors in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Risk Management and/or Auditing, amongst others.
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Good Management, Human Relations, Interpersonal & Communication skills;
• Ability to give attention to detail and work under pressure;
• Effective communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape
• Candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 35.

OVERVIEW OF INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

• The Municipal Finance Management Internship Programme (MFMIP) is a structured professional training and work experience programme with the goal of providing high quality training and practical exposure in all aspects of a Municipal Budget and Treasury Office which is governed by the Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003 and the underlying reforms.
• The programme has a logical training sequence that builds on the skills and competencies acquired during University and Technikon training. It ends with a qualification in Municipal Finance Management in line with the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007.

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REQUIREMENTS

• A National Diploma or Higher in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Relevant Qualification.
• Valid Code B driver's license
• 2 - 5 years relevant experience required
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Good Management, Human Relations, Interpersonal & Communication skills
• Ability to give attention to detail and work under pressure
• Effective communication skills in at least Afrikaans and English
• Must work overtime and/or attend meetings after normal office hours when required
• Experience in a similar environment will be an added advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Coordinate, facilitate and control processes associated with marketing, media and communication programs/projects.
• Attend to the implementation of procedures, applications and systems that support the recording, updating,
• circulating and maintenance of information.
• Communications, marketing, public relations, enquiry, events and media management.
• Identify, define and implement the immediate, short-and long-term operational and strategic plans for relevant areas ofresponsibility.
• Keep abreast with best practices and appropraiteness of specific policies/procedures.
• Compile and present a conceptual framework of current and future interventions necessary to support core service delivery areas.
• Develop and provide an effective communication strategy for the Municipality.
• Develop, implement and monitor relevant systems, policies, procedures and processes.
• Write media releases and brief the community/stakeholders/press to ensure accurate and timeous dissemination of information.
• Provide internal and external newsletters on relevant platforms.
• Negotiate, compile and review radio and broadcasting services agreements.
• Promote corporate image through effective branding and marketing activities.
• Coordination and administration of events/functions
• Maintain, improve and manage operations.
• Attend meetings, record discussions, prepare and circulate minutes.
• Attend to correspondence/telephonic enquiries