● At least a Bachelor’s Degree or qualification in the fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics registered on the National Qualifications Framework at a NQF level 7 ● Compliance with the Financial and Supply Chain Management Competency Areas as required in terms of GNR493 as published in Government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 ( municipalities were granted exemption from regulation 15 and 18 of Government Gazette 29967 under Notice No. 40593 of 3 February 2017, subject to conditions of compliance with minimum competency levels within 18 months of date of employment ) ● Minimum of five (5) years relevant management experience at middle management levels, of which at least 2 years must have been at senior management ● Advanced knowledge of Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), National Treasury Regulations and other legislation applicable to Local Government, Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) and key financial management/ governance standards and performance objectives ● Proven successful institutional transformation with public or private sector ● Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation applicable to local government ● Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management ● Advanced understanding of council operations and financial delegations ● Competencies as per GNR21, GG 37245 dated 17 January 2014 ● Registration with the relevant professional body will be an added advantage ● Advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook) ● Excellent communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape ● A valid Code EB Driver’s license
● Minimum of five (5) years relevant management experience at middle management levels, of which at least 2 years must have been at senior management ● Advanced knowledge of Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), National Treasury Regulations and other legislation applicable to Local Government, Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) and key financial management/ governance standards and performance objectives ● Proven successful institutional transformation with public or private sector ● Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation applicable to local government ● Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management ● Advanced understanding of council operations and financial delegations ● Competencies as per GNR21, GG 37245 dated 17 January 2014 ● Registration with the relevant professional body will be an added advantage ● Advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook) ● Excellent communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape ● A valid Code EB Driver’s license
● Budget and Reporting, ● Assets and Liability Management, ● Annual Financial Statements, Treasury and Accounting Services, ● Revenue Services, ● Expenditure, ● Supply Chain Management, ● Executive Support
● Strategic leadership and human resource management, strategic financial management, operation financial management, governance leadership, experience in financial management, financial and performance reporting, budgeting, revenue and expenditure management, borrowing, investments, working capital and cash flow management, change management, project management, legislation, policy and implementation, stakeholder relations, supply chain management, risk audit and assurance
Information to Consider
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.
General application forms are available in the application section. The application for this job is available at the bottom of this page. A comprehensive CV, original certified copies of Identification documents, qualifications, and driver’s license must accompany the application form and must be hand delivered/couriered to the Human Resources Section, Bitou Municipality, 1 Sewell Street, Plettenberg Bay or posted to 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:
- Only hard-copy applications will be considered. No electronic or faxed applications will be accepted.
- No late applications will be considered. Canvassing of Councilors with the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and proof of such canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
- Submit separate applications when applying for multiple posts and quote reference number.
- Preference will be given to local residents before considering candidates outside the Bitou Municipal Area
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.