Deputy Director: MFMA Co-ordination (2 posts available), Ref No. PT 35/2025 R1

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 932.000 - 1.098.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Western Cape Government's Provincial Treasury in Cape Town invites qualified professionals to join as Deputy Director: MFMA Co-ordination. You will lead and support the implementation of MFMA and manage intergovernmental components of municipal budget oversight.

The role demands a 3-year B-degree or higher in Financial Management or related field and at least 3 years in accounting, budgeting and financial management.

Formación

• 3-year B-degree (equivalent or higher) in Financial Management, Financial Accounting or Management Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, budget and financial management environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support MFMA implementation and intergovernmental coordination.
• Oversee municipal budgets and monitor conformance, credibility and sustainability.
• Plan and manage the subdirectorate's work and performance.
• Engage stakeholders and provide financial insights for improved municipal governance.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Budget oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Planning

Team leadership

Educación

B-degree (Financial Management/Accounting/related)

Descripción del empleo

Deputy Director: MFMA Co-ordination (2 posts available), Ref No. PT 35/2025 R1

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/19

Reference Number WCG260912-8

Tracking Number PT 35/2025 R1

Job Title Deputy Director: MFMA Co-ordination (2 posts available), Ref No. PT 35/2025 R1

Department Provincial Treasury

Salary level 11

Enquiries Mr D Cronje at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to lead and support the implementation of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) by managing both the technical and intergovernmental components of municipal budget oversight. An appropriate 3-year B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management, Financial Accounting or Management Accounting or related qualification; A minimum of 3 years experience in accounting, budget and financial management environment;

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas

Promote the implementation of the MFMA, strengthen intergovernmental coordination, foster stakeholder engagement and dissemination financial insights to improve municipal conformance and performance; In-year monitoring reports evaluated on the implementation of municipal budgets in order to enhance conformance, accountability, data integrity and efficiency in municipalities; Municipal budgets assessed against the refined framework for conformance, credibility, sustainability and remedial steps actioned; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the subdirectorate; Financial Management; It will be advantageous to have a BCom with Accounting / Audit as a major /Economics /Auditing /Public Management/Financial Information Systems (Majoring in Financial Accounting/Management Accounting.

Knowledge of the following: Local government legislation, including the MFMA, Treasury regulations, accounting principles, and best practices; Division of Revenue Act (DoRA), the local government fiscal framework, and the flow of intergovernmental transfers and conditional grants; Familiarity with budget reform initiatives such as mSCOA, MFMA budget formats, and the Local Government Budget and Expenditure Review; Proficiency in interpreting in-year monitoring (IYM) reports, including the application of TIME and SIME data for oversight and support; Budget assessment frameworks related to conformance, credibility and sustainability; Financial oversight systems, including the use of tools like the LG Database, dashboards, and financial modelling platforms; Project management, procurement, and tendering processes within the public finance context; Policy development, implementation, and review in the public sector; Public administration, including principles of transparency, accountability, and good governance; Audit outcomes, internal controls, and governance practices that support clean municipal administration; Capacity building and institutional support approaches for improving municipal financial management; Familiarity with performance management systems, both at individual and organisational levels; Awareness of the strategic priorities of government and their implications for municipal
budgeting and oversight.

Skills needed: Financial analysis and interpretation; budget assessment and oversight; stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental coordination; effective written and verbal communication; planning and organising; leading teams and managing projects.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292- R 1 098 195 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.