Qualification\/s Requirements<\/p>\n
\tA Grade 12 is required coupled with a National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or Bachelor\u2019s degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in Economics or Finance;\u00a0
\n\tA minimum 4 years\u2019 experience of which 2 years should be on an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained within the intergovernmental fiscal system;\u00a0
\n\tKnowledge of the public finance management operating within the local government environment;\u00a0
\n\tKnowledge and experience of financial and economic analysis; and
\n\tKnowledge of policy development and dissemination.<\/p>\n
Key Performance Areas<\/p>\n
Policy Formulation on Local Government Transfers:<\/p>\n
\tAnalyse policies, frameworks and formulas in respect of transfer programmes for local government pertaining to local government equitable share and municipal infrastructure grant;
\n\tPropose reforms to existing system of local government transfer programmes to improve allocative efficiency and impact of grants;\u00a0
\n\tAnalyse the integrity of data used in formulas to determine allocations to municipalities;\u00a0
\n\tProvide inputs into sector policy processes that impact local government finances and funding; and\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tParticipate in municipal processes targeting poverty alleviation and provide inputs to proposals.<\/p>\n
Develop and update models within Local Government on Equitable shares and Municipal Infrastructure Grant:<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and maintain allocation models for the determination of allocations to 257 municipalities for equitable share and infrastructure grant allocations;\u00a0
\n\tAnalyse the impact of proposed reforms to formulas to determine the impact on categories and types of municipalities;\u00a0
\n\tImplement strategies for the introduction of reforms to frameworks, models and formulas to determine allocations to individual municipalities; and\u00a0
\n\tEngage stakeholders pertaining to policy for the enhancement of, and incorporation into, the local government equitable share and infrastructure grant allocation models.<\/p>\n
Local Government Transfers Finances:<\/p>\n
\tProvide inputs to departmental publications (MTBPS, Budget Review, Local Government Budgets and Expenditure Review;
\n\tParticipate in national budget process deliberations, providing inputs on the local government impacts of proposed budget changes;\u00a0
\n\tLiaise with internal stakeholders to coordinate changes to local government transfers and other areas of mutual policy interest; and
\n\tAttend and present at forums on local government transfers and other finance matters impacting the environment.<\/p>\n
Manage programme design processes for new and reformed local government transfer programmes:<\/p>\n
\tResearch and prepare policy discussion papers setting out the policy context of the sector being funded, gaps in the current system and options for how a reformed or new funding programme could address these;\u00a0
\n\tDesign consultation processes and convening stakeholders from relevant sector departments, organised local government to consult on proposed new\/reformed transfer programmes;\u00a0
\n\tWork with relevant sector department on detailed design of the new transfer programme, including design of allocation formula (inclusive of data verification) and drafting legally binding rules for how funds can be used; and
\n\tPresent proposed funding programme structure for approval at intergovernmental forums, including Budget Forum and present at hearings in parliament and provincial legislatures.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.treasury.gov.za ) or<\/p>\n
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