ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL BUDGET ANALYSIS

A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Financial Management/Financial Accounting/Management Accounting. 3-5 years' experience in accounting and financial management in local government environment at a functional level. Skills Analytical, Organising, Numeracy, Advanced Excel, Presentation and Report Writing.

Coordinate reports on non-compliance with relevant legislations, regulations, and other initiatives by designated municipalities to the relevant supervisor. To assistance in the monitoring of grants spending of designated municipalities and submit report to the relevant supervisor. To provide assistance in the preparation of ad hoc reports and presentations on budget performance in prescribed format for designated municipalities. Provide assistance in the evaluation of the budgets and budget supporting documents for designated municipalities and coordinate the advice/written comments to the municipality. Provide assistance in monitoring the preparation of the budgets for compliance. with the MFMA, Municipal Budget Reporting Regulations (MBRR), relevant NT circulars and on best practices (incl. advice to Council on its oversight role over the budget process). To provide assistance in the analysis the quarterly outcome of municipalities' budgets and financial performance including Section 72 report and provide input into the quarterly 'Municipal Finance Quarterly Review (MFQR)', in the prescribed format for designated municipalities ensuring accuracy of numbers and quality of report.

Mr. Teneko Bangelo email: [email protected]

Applications should be submitted strictly online, applicants should quote the relevant reference number and submit through the following email address: [email protected] No hand-delivered, faxed applications will be accepted.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the completed CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each (Z83) application for employment must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant as per Circular no 3 of 2025. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached” after having completed to the maximum the actual Z83, this is acceptable - If the CV has been attached and provides the required information. On the CV all experience should be in a chronological order indicating the employer, position and employment period. On the CV indicate the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). CV must have details of name of attended schools/institutions and area. The Information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. (Reference checks)- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. The question that relates to conditions that prevents re-appointment under part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Only emailed applications will be considered. Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right not to fill this post. It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to and pass Personnel Suitability Check (PSC) - Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks etc. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/135