{"id":31483,"date":"2026-03-07T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T08:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/chief-financial-officer-3\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T00:24:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T00:24:59","slug":"chief-financial-officer-3","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=31483","title":{"rendered":"Chief Financial Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE)<\/p>\n<p>\tMinimum: R 1 174 283\u00a0<br \/>\n\tLower: R 1 202 466\u00a0<br \/>\n\tMidpoint: R1 231 325\u00a0<br \/>\n\tUpper: R 1 260 877<br \/>\n\tMaximum: R 1 291 138<\/p>\n<p>Key Requirements\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tA Bachelor Degree in Accounting \/ Finance \/ Economics or relevant NQF Level 7 qualification.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tA minimum of five (5) years\u2019 experience at senior management level or five (5) years\u2019 experience at middle management level or the balanced combination of specified experience.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tA proven record of accomplishment at a Management level in Local Government Finance.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tExtensive and practical experience in the Local Government financial environment.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tDemonstrate practical experience with the implementation of the Municipal Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management and other related legislation governing Local Government.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tA qualification in the Certificate Programme in Management Development for Municipal Finance (CPMD\/MFMP) or attaining the qualification within a reasonable timeframe in terms of Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels of 2007.\u00a0<br \/>\n\tA valid code B driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n<p>Leading competencies\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tStrategic direction and leadership<br \/>\n\tPeople management<br \/>\n\tProgram and project management\u00a0<br \/>\n\tFinancial management\u00a0<br \/>\n\tChange leadership\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Governance leadership:<\/p>\n<p>Core Competencies\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tStrategic financial management Operational financial management Governance, ethics and values in financial management<br \/>\n\tFinancial and performance reporting<br \/>\n\tRisk and change management\u00a0<br \/>\n\tProject management<br \/>\n\tLegislation, policy and implementation\u00a0<br \/>\n\tStakeholder relations<br \/>\n\tSupply Chain Management Audit and assurance<br \/>\n\tRevenue Enhancement<br \/>\n\tRevenue Collection Asset Management.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation.<br \/>\n\tAdvanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.<br \/>\n\tAdvanced understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers. Good governance.<br \/>\n\tAudit and risk management establishment and functionality.<br \/>\n\tBudget and finance management.<br \/>\n\tAbility to be an innovative and strategic leader.<\/p>\n<p>Key Performance Areas<\/p>\n<p>Reporting directly to the Accounting Officer, the incumbent shall be expected to:<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure the implementation of General Accounting Practice (GRAP) Standards.<br \/>\n\tProvide strategic leadership in the Finance Services Department of the Municipality.<br \/>\n\tDevelop and continuously evaluate short- and long-term strategic financial objectives and ensure that internal financial targets and budgets are fully consistent with the Municipality\u2019s IDP, SDBIP\u2019s and relevant agreements with other sectors of Government.<br \/>\n\tEnsure effective and efficient management and control of municipal bank accounts and investment of surplus funds.<br \/>\n\tMeet reporting requirements as required in terms of financial management legislation such as the MFMA, Treasury Regulations and the DORA.<br \/>\n\tMonitor financial risks and implement an anti-fraud and corruption strategy in collaboration with risk management.<br \/>\n\tCompile budget estimates, monthly forecasts, project planning and produce adjusted cash flows.<br \/>\n\tParticipate during the preparation of the Municipality\u2019s IDP and SDBIP\u2019s to ensure effective and efficient performance.<br \/>\n\tDevelop tools and systems to provide critical and operational information to the Management of the<br \/>\n\tMunicipality and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.<br \/>\n\tFormulate creative solutions to enhance cost-effectiveness in the delivery of services and the administration of the Municipality.<br \/>\n\tLiaise with relevant role-players in the financial environment regarding transverse financial matters.<br \/>\n\tManage all resources assigned to the incumbent and provide exemplary leadership toward a culture of Corporate Governance and Ethics.<br \/>\n\tBe responsible for Financial Performance Management Reporting, Municipal Supply Chain Management, Internal and External Audits and Accountability.<br \/>\n\tAssist the Accounting Officer with other roles and responsibilities delegated to the CFO position in terms of the relevant legislation.<br \/>\n\tEffective staff utilisation of staff, labour relations and discipline.<br \/>\n\tAdded Advantage: Registration with relevant Professional body<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>umshwathi.gov.za<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/umshwathi.gov.za","_company_name":"uMshwathi Municipality","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"About POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE The Municipality has a total of 27 Councillors comprising 14 Ward Councillors and 13 Proportional Representatives (PR \u2018s). 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