Director - Expenditure MN 3401/25

REQUIREMENTS

-Relevant B-Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent NQF 7 qualifications. - Driver’s License with own vehicle. - Meet MFMA minimum competency requirement or qualify for dispensation. - Sound knowledge and understanding of Local Government legislation (MFMA, SCM and GRAP). - Proven financial management skills. - Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), experience on Solar and Venus or other Local Government financial system. - Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. - Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, conceptual skills, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict & stress management, negotiation skills. - Project Management & Financial Management skills & experience. - Proven Management skills. - Attention to detail. - Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. – Five (05) to Ten (10) years relevant experience related to Expenditure in Local Government environment of which 3 (Three) years must be at Middle Management Level. - Proven knowledge of Local Government Supply Chain Regulations. Registration with a professional body will be an added advantage.

DUTIES

- Manage and compile payroll budget in accordance with the needs of the council’s organogram. - Manage the payment of suppliers and payroll of council. - Assist in control and coordination of council’s budget. - Manage daily / monthly functions of the following sections: - Expenditure. - Cash Management. - Pay Office and Grants Management. - Ensure compliance with National Treasury reporting standards. - Assist in ensuring that council’s financial matters are in accordance with MFMA & SCM guidelines and legislation. - Prepare and submit reports to the Executive Director Finance and relevant political structures. - Compile and Maintain UIFW Register. - Assist in compilation of Annual Financial Statements; Assist in submission of information for compilation of Annual Financial Statements. - Manage Tax Compliance functions including VAT, PAYE etc. - Ensure timeous preparation of reconciliations pertaining to creditors, payroll and other aspects of expenditure management. - Ensure good cash management principles and investment of surplus cash as well as liability management. - Ensure timeous reporting of grant expenditure and ensure expenditure is in line with grant conditions. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time including serving in SCM Bid Committees.

SALARY:           R 706 332.00 p.a. (Level 01 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

                        Total Package Inclusive of all Benefits: R 1 160 268,76 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 06 OCTOBER 2025 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7557, 7569. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.