{"id":31478,"date":"2026-03-07T06:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T06:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/chief-financial-officer-director-community-services-municipal-manager\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T00:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:24:17","slug":"chief-financial-officer-director-community-services-municipal-manager","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=31478","title":{"rendered":"Chief Financial Officer \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Director Community Services \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Municipal Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Remuneration\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tRemuneration package per annum: R 956 012 (Minimum), R 1 074 171 (Midpoint) R 1 175 182 (Maximum) all inclusive (As determined by notice No: 53882 of 18 December 2025 for a Category 2 municipality on upper limits for senior managers.<br \/>\n\tNB: The pay scale will be individually determined by competence-based assessment outcome, experience and qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>BENEFITS \/ CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tA remote allowance of 7% of the total annual remuneration package<\/p>\n<p>Requirements\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tMinimum Competency Requirements for Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette No 37245 of 17 January 2014, Local Government: Regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers, Local Government System Act, 2000, as amended will apply.<br \/>\n\tA Bachelor degree in Accounting\/Finance \/Economics or a relevant qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 7 or a Chartered Accountant (SA).<br \/>\n\tExtensive planning and management skills, good interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, conceptual and analytical skills<br \/>\n\tExcellent communication and report writing skills<br \/>\n\tExtensive knowledge and understanding of local government-related legislations<br \/>\n\tKnowledge and understanding of MS Word and PowerPoint<br \/>\n\tA valid driver\u2019s license<\/p>\n<p>Years of Experience\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tMinimum of 5 years\u2019 relevant experience at Middle Management Level<br \/>\n\tProven track record in managing municipal finance services<\/p>\n<p>ADDED ADVANTAGE\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tA Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) or Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP)<br \/>\n\tRegistered Chartered Accountant;<br \/>\n\tMembership of IMFO or equivalent professional bodies<\/p>\n<p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES<\/p>\n<p>\tSound knowledge and understanding of Local Government &#8211; relevant policy and legislation<br \/>\n\tSound knowledge and understanding of institutional governance system and performance management<br \/>\n\tUnderstanding of Council Operations and delegation of powers<br \/>\n\tSound knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000<br \/>\n\tGood Governance, Labour Relations Act, and other labour related prescripts<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions<br \/>\n\tMust possess the Minimum Competency Requirements for Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette No 37245 of 17 January 2014, Local Government:<br \/>\n\tRegulations on appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers, Local Government System Act, 2000, as amended. Leading Competencies: Strategic Direction and Leadership, People Management, Program and project Management, Financial Management, Change Leadership and Governance Leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Core Competencies:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tMoral Competence, Planning and Organizing, Analysing and Innovation, Knowledge and Information Management, Communication, Results and Quality Focus.<br \/>\n\tEthical, integrity, honesty, maturity and courtesy Diplomacy and commitment to providing progressive democratic and accountable government \u20f0Strategist and excellent corporate planner \u20f0Excellent communication (written and verbal) and motivational skills<br \/>\n\tInterpersonal skills and Customer focused\u00a0<br \/>\n\tAdvanced negotiation skills\u00a0<br \/>\n\tConceptual and Analytical thinker\u00a0<br \/>\n\tDiversity management skills.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tComputer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.<br \/>\n\tCore functions Provide strategic direction to the BTO Directorate.<br \/>\n\tResponsible for development organizational policies and procedures.<br \/>\n\tBe accountable for the execution of all resolutions of the municipality, as well as be accountable for the general supervision, control and efficiency of the directorate.<br \/>\n\tFormulate support and implement the strategic goals of the municipality in order to give effect to the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).<br \/>\n\tParticipate in strategic management of the Municipality by advising the Municipal<br \/>\n\tManager on issues pertaining to BTO Directorate.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that municipal Performance Management System is fully implemented in the Directorate<br \/>\n\tRender support and consultation to the political structure. Provide financial direction and advice to other directors and for projects and programmes of interest to the municipality.<br \/>\n\tFinancial planning in terms of providing framework for financial accountability.<br \/>\n\tDevelop and implement the budgeting process and manage budgeting planning.<br \/>\n\tEnsure income and expenditure control management, budgets and financial control activities of the municipality to meet the information needs of management, the municipality, other spheres of government and statutory bodies.<br \/>\n\tCompile annual financial statements and apply budgetary control measures.<br \/>\n\tEngage in assets and insurance management to ensure that all assets are accounted for and that are adequate cover is available.<br \/>\n\tExecute municipality\u2019s financial administration.<br \/>\n\tManage and improve all administrative functions of the Directorate.<br \/>\n\tContribute towards the development of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) as the strategic document of the institution together with the Service Delivery Budget &amp; Implementation Plan (SDBIP).<br \/>\n\tDevelop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the directorate and align them with the Municipality\u2019s strategic objectives. Advise the<br \/>\n\tMunicipal Manager timeously and effectively on matters pertaining to the directorate.<br \/>\n\tProvide advice and support to Council and other Office Bearers on all functions of the Directorate.<br \/>\n\tProvide visionary and innovative leadership to a diverse workforce, to ensure optimal utilization of the Council\u2019s resources in terms of implementing its strategic objectives articulated in the IDP and in the fulfilment of its statutory mandate.<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>www.mohokare.gov.za<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/www.mohokare.gov.za","_company_name":"Mohokare Local Municipality","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"Mohokare Municipality is a local municipality within the Xhariep District Municipality, in the Free State province of South Africa. 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