Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Mogalakwena Municipality

Duties:

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the incumbent will perform the following duties: 

• Determine the strategic direction of the department based on the Municipalities Integrated Development Plan, the SDBIP and Operational Plans 
•  Evaluate the performance of the Finance Department in terms of municipal financial indicators, good practice financial indicators and determine the Municipalities targets for the long, medium and short term against the indicators 
•  Advise and assist the CFO with financial reporting, budget allocations and implementation 
•  Plan, develop and implement financial policies, controls and systems in order to effect and support good financial management and decision-making practices and compliance 
•  Forecast the revenue and expenditure requirements of the Municipality and assess the impact thereof on the municipality's financial position and performance and develop appropriate strategies to ensure the financial sustainability of the Municipality 
•  Communicate the Strategic objectives to the Department and delegate responsibility and accountability 
•  Monitor that all divisional managers have performance plans in accordance with the Municipalities Performance Management policies and practices 
•  Monitor and manage attendance, performance, discipline and grievances of staff in the office and of direct reports 
•  Determine staff levels and prepare motivations for the filling of vacancies to complement functional objectives and requirements 
•  Conduct appraisals to measure performance against agreed objectives, counsel and consult with personnel on developmental goals, career paths and short-term targets and standards.

Requirements: 

• Grade 12, Bachelor's Degree / B Tech in Financial Management / Financial Accounting, Certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme (added advantage). 
• 6 years' experience of which 4 years must be middle management in financial management. 
• Knowledge of GRAP. 
• Proven track record of operational financial management. 
• Experience in financial and performance reporting. 
• Computer literacy. 
• Excellent communication and leadership.