Deputy Director Municipal Finance & Governance (Accounting and Reporting)

Limpopo Provincial Treasury; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial finance department in Polokwane, Limpopo is seeking an experienced financial manager. The successful candidate will oversee cash flow assessments, support municipalities in financial recovery plans, and manage municipal reporting. Requiring a NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management and five years of experience, this role demands strong leadership skills and knowledge of municipal finance laws. A valid driver's license is also required for the position.

Qualifications

• Five years of working experience in Financial Management or Accounting.
• Three years experience at junior managerial level in Financial Management or related fields.
• Valid vehicle driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly cash flow assessments for municipalities.
• Support municipalities in financial recovery and mSCOA project.
• Manage municipal accounting and reporting.
• Participate in audit steering and committee meetings.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Problem-solving

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management/Accounting

Job description

Job Location : Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa

Application Deadline : February 20, 2026

Key Performance Areas

Key Performance Areas
DUTIES:
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Conduct monthly cash flow assessment and provide feedback to municipalities and municipal entities.
• Monitor and support municipalities in the development and implementation of financial recovery plans. Support municipalities and municipal entities in the implementation of mSCOA project.
• Manage municipal accounting, reporting assets and liability management.
<>Monitor S41 reports, follow up and facilitate payments of outstanding balances.
• Analyse plan of action for the preparation of the AFS.
• Monitoring and review of the In-year accounting related reports.
• Participate in the audit steering committee meetings and Audit committee meetings for review of AFS. Analyse in year reports, give feedback and support to municipalities and entities.
• Support municipalities and municipal entities in the implementation of mSCOA project.
• Monitor and support on the submission of the consolidated AFS.
• Provide support to municipalities by assisting in the development Audit Action Plan. Monitor implementation of the Audit Action plans. Participate in tabled budget and mid-year engagement sessions.
• Provide accounting related inputs into the budget process.
• Participate in IGR structures. Participate in tabled budget and midyear engagement sessions.
• Provide feedback on MFM status to National Treasury and other stakeholders.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to Manage and oversee project implementation processes and activities.
• The ability to work successfully under pressure and to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
• Risk Management Policies and practices.
• Problem-solving skills and innovative capabilities.
• Knowledge and sound understanding of HR practices.
• People management skills.
• Results-driven and service-orientated. The ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and network widely.
• Exceptional ability to apply innovative thought, vision, drive and strong leadership. Knowledge of the Municipal Finance Management ACT (MFMA), the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act, Regulations and other relevant government Human Resource Policies and Prescripts. PFMA, Treasury Regulations and DORA frameworks.

Competencies

• Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Change Management, Financial Management, People Management and Empowerment, Knowledge Management, Problem Solving and analysis, Client orientation and Customer Focus, Communication

Person Profile

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management / Accounting or related field as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years’ working experience within the field of which three (3) years’ experience at junior managerial level in Financial Management / Accounting / Economics.
• Valid vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities).

Closing Date: 20 February 2026