GARIEP LOCAL MUNICIPALITY (BURGERSDORP, STEYNSBURG, VENTERSTAD) NOTICE: 55/2014

GARIEP LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
(BURGERSDORP, STEYNSBURG, VENTERSTAD)
NOTICE: 55/2014
The Gariep Local Municipality is a Category 2 Municipality. It is situated within the Joe Gqabi District
Municipal Area, in the Eastern Cape. The municipality is looking for the services of vibrant, committed
and suitably qualified individuals to fill the following position:
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(The office is based in Burgersdorp)
Requirements:
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B. Com Degree with Accounting as a major; Degree in Public finance management field or
equivalent qualifications
Completed articles;
Minimum of ten (10) years relevant local government experience, at least five (5) years must be
at middle management level;
National Treasury Minimum Competency requirement as amended in terms of Circular 60 and
relevant experience; and
Registration with IMFO will be an added advantage
Duties include:
The Chief Financial Officer will among other:
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Provide strategic leadership in the Budget and Treasury Office as the official in charge
Advise the Municipal Manager ( Accounting Officer ) on the exercise of powers delegated to him
in terms of the MFMA
Assist the Accounting Officer in the administration of the municipality’s bank accounts and with
the preparation and implementation of the municipality’s budget
Advise senior managers and other senior official in the exercise of duties delegated to them in
terms of section 78 or 79 of the MFMA
Perform budget analysis, cash flow management, supply chain management and all other
functions as may be delegated to him by the accounting officer
Provide leadership for the maintaining of the GL and the TB of the municipality
Responsible for the compilation of the Annual Financial Statements
Key Performance Areas:
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Strategically assist the Accounting Officer in management of the BTO to the level of enhancing
sustainability of the municipality;
Assist the Accounting Officer in control of all accounting and administration function of the BTO;
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Assist the Accounting Officer in all other matters including management of the Audit.
Advert: Chief Financial Officer
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SALARY: NEGOTIABLE
Interested candidates should submit their detailed CV’s with contactable references, certified copies of
original certificates with a covering letter to: Gariep Local Municipality, Human Resource Section or Post
applications to: P.O. Box 13, BURGERSDORP 9744.
Council subscribes to the policy of affirmative action. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and if
you are not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Gariep Municipality is under no obligation to fill the position after the advertisement thereof. People with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries can be directed to Mr Sontashe Sipho the Acting Director Corporate Support at 051
– 653 1777
Closing date: 14 November 2014
THEMBINKOSI MAWONGA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Advert: Chief Financial Officer
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