DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT REF NO: 22/1/3/6/3/32/2026 (MF) Branch: Local Government

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelors degree/ NQF Level 7 qualification in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting or related qualification as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the financial environment within Local Government environmental sector as well as a SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Drivers licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Sound knowledge and understanding of the RSA Constitution; Municipal Finance Management Act; Division of Revenue Act; Municipal Systems Act; Municipal Structures Act; Municipal Property Rates Act; and other relevant Local Government prescripts; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Public Finance Management Act; Knowledge of Financial systems; Policy analysis and development; Awareness and understanding of Municipal environment; Financial Management skills; analytical skills; Interpersonal relations; Strategic planning skills; Organisational skills; Management skills; Project management skills; Decision making skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with Private Sector organisations, Departmental staff, Service providers, Non-governmental organisations, Local councillors, Political office bearers, Ministers, Mayors, Provincial and National departments and general public; Good computer literacy in MS Office (excel, word and powerpoint).

The successful candidate will be required to support and guide municipalities in achieving sound financial management, regulatory compliance to improve audit outcomes and financial sustainability with the following responsibilities: Manage support to municipalities on financial governance and audit outcomes; Manage quality assurance on municipal valuation rolls in terms of legislation and applicable standards; Manage and co-ordinate the delivery of expert valuation and rating services to municipalities across the province; Manage the development and implementation of municipal financial support programs; Facilitate the development of policies, strategies, procedures and processes; Manage the resources of the Directorate.

Dr HB Krishnan at 082 854 1110

The Chief Director, Human Resource Management & Development, Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X9078, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Hand delivered to: The Chief Registry Clerk, 2nd Floor, South Tower, Natalia, 330 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg for the attention of Ms E Perumal. Applicants can also submit their Z83 and CV via e-Recruitment System on www.eservices.gov.za

Applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. The Department discourages applications sent by registered mail and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously. Failure to comply with any instruction will disqualify applicants. Appointment is subject to a positive outcome on the following checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment). Faxed or late applications will not be accepted. Should applicants not receive any response from the Department within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to empowering people with a disability. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 21 of 2026, Post 21/196