Executive Director: Financial Services (CFO) - MN4093/25 1

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for a permanent performance based contract for a Section 56 appointment at Midvaal Local Municipality situated in Meyerton, Gauteng:

REQUIREMENTS

- As contemplated in Gazette 41996 Notice 1146 or 26 October 2018, read with Government Gazette Government Gazette 37245 Notice 21 of 17 January 2014 (Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers). - Post Graduate Degree or qualification in the fields of Accounting, Finance, or Economics registered with the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 8 or Chartered Accountant. - Computer Literate (MSWord, Excel & PowerPoint). - Valid driver’s licence. - 7 years relevant experience at senior and middle management levels, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level. - Meet MFMA minimum competency requirements for Chief Financial Officers, as contemplated in the Municipal Finance Management Minimum Competency Regulations. - Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation including labour relations and other labour-related prescripts. - Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management. - Core Managerial and Occupational Competencies: Strategic Leadership And Management; Strategic Financial Management; operational financial management; governance, ethics & values in financial management; governance, ethics & values in financial management; financial and performance reporting; risk and change management; project management; legislation, policy and implementation; stakeholder relations; supply chain management; audit & assurance. - Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. 5 of 2000). - Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions. - The ability to work under pressure, think strategically and creatively. - Experience and Competencies within Local Government in a Financial environment as per the abovementioned Regulations.

DUTIES

Provide strategic leadership aligned to financial principles that would guide development and maintenance within the municipal area -Integrating and maintaining the financial system and administration; Development and implementation of structures that will have a measurable positive impact on financial policy issues; Adherence to generally accepted municipal accounting practices (GRAP), Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (MSCOA) in terms of billing, revenue, credit control, supply chain management, rates, tenders, budget and expenditure, valuations, assets and risk management including indigent administration; Executing and control Council’s budgetary processes; Compilation of financial statements; Provide technical advice, guidance and support in respect of financial related services and systems in compliance with National Treasury reporting standards; Management of professional and financial contracts in respect of financial management processes; Prepare and submit reports on the department’s functions, to relevant structures and committees within the organisation; Rendering a strategic financial service by formulating and implementing frameworks, policies, plans and strategies relevant to national and provincial legislation regarding financial matters in accordance with MFMA guidelines and all other applicable legislation; Coordinate Staff Activities by means of providing assistance and attending to problems, grievances, and disciplinary hearings; Ensure fair and consistent labour practices in order to have sound labour relations so as to avoid unnecessary disputes; Budget management and financial control of the department; Responsible for managing the department’s performance, through the Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan by identifying deviations, apply corrective actions and evaluate performance according to KPI”s and PI’s; Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as instructed by management from time to time; Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a competency assessment battery; The successful candidate will be expected to sign an employment contract, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest documentation.

Apllicants to note that shortlisted/recommended candidates will be expected to complete the compulsory competency assessment and the successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement with the municipality.

SALARY: As stipulated in Government Gazette 50737 of 20 May 2024 (Regulations on Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Packages to MM's and Managers Directly Accountable to MM's), in respect of a category 4 municipality:

MINIMUM - R 1, 050, 411.00 pa      MIDPOINT: R 1, 196, 881.00 pa      MAXIMUM: R 1, 358, 462.00 pa

CLOSING DATE: 22 JANUARY 2026 AT 12:00

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE WELCOME TO APPLY

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 positions on 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, 7569, 7557. 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.