POSITION: MANAGER REVENUE SERVICES

Closing Date: 30 September 2021
Salary: R542 897.39 ---R704 726.10 (T16) + MUNICIPAL BENEFITS

DIRECTORATE: FINANCIAL SERVICES
DIVISION: REVENUE SERVICES
BASIC SALARY: R542 897.39 ---R704 726.10 (T16) + MUNICIPAL BENEFITS                                 
REF NO: Notice 267 of 2021

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: B Comm Degree or equivalent NQF 7● 5Years relevant experience of which 3 years at managerial level

ADDED ADVANTAGE:   Compliance in terms of the Financial and Supply Chain Management competency areas in terms of Government Notice R493 as published in Government Gazette no 29967 of 15 June 2007

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:  Valid driver’s license● Computer literate (MS Office Applications) ● Good knowledge and understanding of financial systems in Local Government environment  ●. High level of  administrative and organisational skills  ● Proficiency in at least two (2) of the three(3) official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak) ● Good management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills ● Report writing, presentation and analytical skills ● High level of responsibility and confidentiality ● Ability to give attention to detail ● Ability to work independently and under pressure ●Willingness to work after normal office hours, during emergencies and planned overtime

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:  Manage the key performance and result indicators associated with the Revenue Services management functionality of the Municipality(Valuations/Rates/Taxes; Revenue Enhancement, Credit Control, Debt Control and  Services)● Identifies and defines the short to medium term objectives and priorities of the Division encapsulating revenue control functionalities●  Implement and maintain revenue and credit control policies and procedures to ensure sound revenue management practices and compliance ● Manage the recording, authorization, and proper execution of  policies, systems, procedures and transactions  in compliance  with applicable legislation● Analyze, monitor and report on expenditure of the Division (capital and operational) in accordance  financial policies and Supply Chain Management procedural applications ● Manages applications and sequences associated with recording, adjustment and updating of the Municipality’s debtor related transactions and accounts ●  Develop and maintain stakeholder/service providers relationships and partnerships  ● Disseminate information and guidance with relation to performance management of the human capital of the Division ●   Render management and line function administrative support services to the Division ● Keep abreast of current trends, legislative changes and developments in the profession.

Work related enquiries can be directed to the Chief Financial Officer Mr. M Dyushu: on email   mdyushu@plett.gov.za or on tell: 044  501 3025.

For general enquiries contact Mr J Williams or Ms L Clark on telephone no:  044 501 3418.

Candidates must be willing to be subjected to an interview and competency assessment and must be aware that previous employers and references will be contacted and their qualifications, credit and criminal record will be verified. The candidates will be required to disclose all Financial Interests.

Application forms are available on the Bitou website (www.bitou.gov.za). A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be posted /hand delivered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, Private Bag X1002; Plettenberg Bay; 6600.

Bitou Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from the designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

Please take note:

1. ONLY hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
2. Please complete the Reference Checking Consent & Authorization Form which is available on the Municipality’s Website. (Compulsory)
3. LATE APPLICATIONS will not be considered. Canvassing of Councillors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
4. Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area

ADV LMR NGOQO

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                  CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2021 @14h00 pm

If you receive no feedback from us within 12 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Bitou Municipality reserves the right not to make any appointment and to re-advertise before a shortlist is compiled.