Chief Financial Analyst: Legal and Policy, Ref No. PT 12/2023 - Cape Town at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to drive control activities through legal compliance to the legal framework in all aspects pertaining to financial policy and legislation and manage the sub-directorate to achieve its purpose. This post is stationed in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B-Degree/ equivalent or higher) in Law. A minimum of 5 years experience in legal or private/public sector regulatory environment. A valid code B (or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Admission as an Attorney/Advocate.

Key Performance Areas    

• Handle all aspects relating to drafting, analysing, reviewing, commentary and communication of national, provincial and municipal financial legislation and/or legislation that has a financial impact on the Western Cape province; Assess and review provincial financial legislation to ensure that it is relevant;
• Research, develop and update best practice guidance in respect of financial legislation and policies for department, public entities and municipalities;
• Researching, developing and monitoring policies and guidelines and frameworks in respect of financial remuneration for statutory institutions and other related entities
• Ensuring the provision of financial legislation and policy related training (inclusive of the financial Misconduct Regulations) in departments, public entities and municiplaities;
• Project Management; People Management

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Financial Management;
• Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999 (PFMA);
• The regulations issued under the PFMA; Division of Revenue Act;
• Western Cape Appropriations Act;
• The Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003 (MFMA);
• The regulations issued under the MFMA;
• The Municipal Systems Act; Municipal Property Rates Act;
• Municipal Structures Act; Constitutional Framework, intergovernmental system, and the ability to demonstrate practical application thereof.
• Communication (written and verbal) and report writing skills;
• Computer Literacy skills.