Municipal Manager at Newcastle Municipality in Newcastle

MUNICIPAL MANAGER

(a) Strategic executive director:budget and treasury/ chief financial
officer:

POST ID:A3002(5year fixed term performance contract)

Remuneration: Market Related Competitive

Salary Negotiable

Minimum Qualifications: An appropriate B-degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting and / Finance Management at NQF level 7.Chartered Accountant-CA(SA)

Additional Requirements: Code ED Drivers License.

Experience: At least 5years Senior Financial Management experience with a proven ability of communicating and negotiating at all spheres and levels of government, must be eligible for membership of the IMFO. Advanced leadership skills ie.excellent interpersonal and managerial skills.
strategic focus on financial reporting abilities. Appropriate understanding of generally Recognized Accounting Practices.Compliance with National Treasury Circular no68 in respect of Minimum Competency levels for Senior Managers in Municipalities, Gazette29967 of 15June 2007.


Additional Requirements: Strategic and visionary leadership, excellent written and verbal communication skill, ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines, clear understanding of legislation governing local government whick, amongst others is Municipal Finance Management Act,Systems Act, Structures Act, Municipal Property Rates Act and other relevant legislation. Working Knowledge and understanding in the following areas of the financial management in the following areas of the financial management. Proven ability in the preparation and implementation of internal control and systems to ensure sound financial management.

 key Performance Areas:  Reporting to the municipal Manager, the post operates at a strategic level with the main focus being:-


Provide an advisory service to council and the Accounting Officer regarding Financial policy matters.
Ensure the implementation and adherence to the General Recognized Accounting Practices and generally Accepted Municipal Accounting Practices.
Compilation of monthly and annual financial statements. Manage revenue,debt collection, financial risk, budget and treasury office.
Ensure accuracy in the monthly financial reports to Council and Provincial Treasury. Monitor Municipal budget and overseeing debt collection initiatives. Oversee the efficient investments of council funds.Ensure implementation and execution of the indigent policy.
Liaise with the Auditor General and other bodies which set financial standards to ensure effective compliance with the relevant legislation.
Ensure compliance with the councils Supply Chain Management Policy.
Develop, implement and manage strstegies, policies including review and update of some, procedures and plans for the directorate under his/ her control, aligned with the strategic poals of the municipality through Co-operation and innovation team work.

Ensure that all council policies and relevant National and provincial legislation regarding financial matters are implemented in accordance with the Municipal Finance Management Act ( Act 56of2003)

Please note: candidates are required to fill in the prescribed "Annexure A" application form as per the Government Gazette of March2013 which is obtained from all Municipalities( failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified) Certified Copies of academic quqlifications and a detailed copy of CV must accompany your application.



Detailed Cvs can be forwarded to Mrs A Taljaard at the Directorate: Human Resources, Nedbank Building< Harding street, Private Bag X6621, NEWCASTLE, 2940. For further information you may contact the municipal Manager, MR K Masange at 034-328 7750.


- Canvassing for appointment will automatically disqualify and application.
If no reply to your application has been received within 60days of the closing date, you should consider your application as being unsuccessful.

- The Directorate: Human Resources will not take responsibility for information not mentioned in applications.

- NO late applications will be accepted.
- The Directorate : Human Resources will not be held responsible for lost applications unless proof of submission can be given.

- All applicants may be required to undre go a proficiency  test.

- No applications shall be considered without certified copies of the original documents of qualifications.

-The Newcastle Municipality Equity Act to ensure the representativity through the process of affirmative action.

- Reference Checks will be done.

- Foreign qualifications accredited by the south African Qualification Authority only will be considered.

_ SHOULD the candidate be successful in the interviews and thereafter decline the offer, such candidate will be liable for all costs incurred to have the position re-advertised.

- The Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment.
Newcastle Municipality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Closing Date: 11th October 2013