CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in South Africa is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial management and strategic goals aligned with municipal objectives. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of relevant experience, with strong leadership skills and knowledge of local government operations. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics is required, along with a driver's license. This role is vital for ensuring financial compliance and viability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years relevant experience at senior and middle management levels.
• Two years must be at senior management level.
• Sound knowledge of local government operations.
• In-depth knowledge of local government legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage strategic goals and policies.
• Manage financial services including budgeting and supply chain management.
• Ensure municipal financial viability and compliance with laws.
• Liaise with government agencies at senior levels.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership Skills

Strategic Thinking

Knowledge of Local Government

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Chartered Accountant (SA)

Job description

Job Description
DATE LAST OPENED 29 APRIL 2025
• Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies and procedures in alignment to the strategic objectives of the municipality.
• Effectively manage financial services (budgeting, income, expenditure, activity-based costing, supply chain management) through the establishment, implementation and maintenance of a financial management strategy
• Responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Directorate
• Liaise and interact with individuals, role players and agencies on Senior level in all three spheres of government
• Assist and support the Accounting Officer with the roles and responsibilities delegated to the Chief Financial Officer
• As CFO, ensure municipal financial viability through management and monitoring of all income and expenditure of the Municipality, safeguarding all assets, discharging liabilities of the Municipality and proper and diligent compliance with Municipal Financial Management Act and other prescripts

Requirements
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor's degree in fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics OR Chartered Accountant (SA) - NQF 8 or Equivalent
• A minimum of seven years relevant experience at senior and middle management levels, of which at least two years must be at senior management level.
• Sound knowledge of and exposure to local government operations and municipal financial management
• Sound visionary and strong leadership management skills with strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• In-depth knowledge of local government legislation and the statutory requirements pertaining to the post
• Core Competencies as set out in the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, 17 January 2014. If the appointee has not yet attained the Minimum Competency qualification, he or she will be required, as a condition of appointment, to complete this training within a specific period.
• A Code B driver's license

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