Re-Advertisement Chief Clerk: Credit Control & Debt Collection_MN3753/24 1

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 12. - National Diploma Finance Management or Equivalent. -Valid Driver’s License. - Computer Literate (MS Office, Solar Financial System). -Knowledge and skills pertaining to the solar financial systems will be an added advantage. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written). - Skills and Competencies associated with vocation: adaptability, communication, assertiveness/leadership skills, conflict and stress management, customer care, negotiation skills, problem solving skills, office/diary management skills, strong administrative skills, writing and typing skills, attention to detail. - 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in the Income Section within a Local Government Authority.

DUTIES

Proper implementation of the Credit Control and Debt Collection Policy to minimize consumer accounts in arrears by ensuring a productive and efficient service to the public: - Issuing of Final Notices for arrear accounts for disconnection of services to consumers.- Responsible for the disconnection and reconnection of services for default debtors and follow up thereof. - Provide the debt collection report on a monthly basis.- Responsible for accounts handover to Attorneys/Debt Collectors for collections of outstanding debts. -Responsible for payment arrangements with consumers pertaining to arrear accounts. -To assist subordinates to minimise the loss and increase debt collection. -To ensure effective service and smooth operations. - Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management (Supervisor) from time to time.

SALARY:           R 294 900.00 p.a – R 341 784.00 p.a ( Level 07 of a Grade 04 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 459 520.44 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: 24 OCTOBER 2024 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 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) 360-7435,7557,7432,7569. 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.