Deputy Director: Mfma Co-Ordination (2 Posts Available), Ref No. Pt 35/2025 R1

Neptune; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Government's Provincial Treasury seeks a Deputy Director to lead and coordinate MFMA implementation, managing technical and intergovernmental budget oversight across municipalities.

The role requires strong public finance expertise, leadership, and the ability to drive cross-government collaboration in Cape Town. This is a senior, permanent appointment within the Provincial Treasury.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MFMA and municipal budget oversight requirements.
• Experience with intergovernmental coordination in public finance.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support MFMA implementation across municipal budgets.
• Coordinate intergovernmental processes and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with budget oversight timelines and policies.

Skills

MFMA knowledge

Budget oversight

Intergovernmental coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Finance / Economics / Accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Public sector financial systems (SAP / SAGE)

Job description

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.

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