● B Tech/Degree in Accounting or equivalent NQF 7 ● 3 years’ experience in a property rates section of a Municipality ● Compliance with the relevant Minimum Competency Levels for Financial Officials as prescribed will be an added advantage.
Valid Code B Driver’s License ● Computer literacy (MS Office applications i.e. advanced excel and SAMRAS) ● Proficiency in at least 2 of the 3 official languages of the Western Cape (read, write and speak) ● At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity ● Appropriate knowledge of the Municipal Property Rates Act, No.6 of 2004● Knowledge of mSCOA will serve as an added advantage ● Good management, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills ●Sound knowledge of the standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) ● Analytical Skills ● Ability to give attention to detail ● High level of responsibility and confidentiality● Ability to work under pressure ● Willingness to work after normal office hours, during emergencies and planned overtime
● Coordinate, control and administer billing, rates and taxes and property valuations in accordance with legislative prescripts ● Accurate levying of fixed municipal rates and taxes according to Council's Policies and By-Laws ● Control and ensure the monthly reconciliation of rates and valuations ● Issue clearance certificates ● Administer valuations in accordance with legislative prescripts; valuation roll, consultation, objections, administrative support regarding valuation process, supplementary valuations, financial procedures regarding property valuations, property register and liaison with Municipal Valuers ● Attends to and controls tasks/activities associated with personnel performance, productivity and discipline ● Coordinate and control procedural administrative requirements, record keeping and reporting deadlines associated with the functionality ● Keep abreast of legislative changes and emerging trends in the profession.
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.