DEPUTY DIRECTOR MFIP TECHNICAL SUPPORT: ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING SUPPORT Job Vacancy

REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Local Government Finance or Municipal Financial Management or related field. Specialisations in programme and/or project management, technical support, research, publications and learning materials productions will be an advantage. A minimum of 6 – 8 years’ experience in local government financial management or related field, at least 2 of which at management level. Experience in the public service is an added advantage. Competencies Required: Concern for Quality and Order: Desire to see things done logically, clearly and well, it takes various forms: monitoring and checking work and information, insisting on the clarity of roles and duties, setting up and maintaining information system. Integrity/ Honesty: Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organisation; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organisation, self, and others; is trustworthy. Client Service Orientation: Client -service orientation implies helping or serving others, to meet their needs. It means focusing on discovering those needs, figuring out how to best meet them as well as putting into practice the Batho Pele principle . The term °clients” refers to both internal and external client s. Team Participation: Works co -operatively with others, working together as opposed to working separately or competitively. Project Management: Knowledge of project management principles, methods, or tools for appraising, conceptualising, structuring, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring, evaluating and reporting on project impact, costs, work, and contractor performance. Computer Literacy: Knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently. Refers to the comfort level someone has with using computer programs and other applications associated with computers (MSOffice, Internet, email). Legislative Knowledge: Deep knowledge of the Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Systems Act, and Property Rates Act and related reforms and Treasury regulations pertaining to public finance budgeting, revenue management, asset management and supply chain management, and constitutional provisions on support, interventions, and capacity building. Government Knowledge: Knowledge of South African government systems and processes, the local government legal framework and the role and responsibilities of National and provincial government within that framework. Financial Management: Knowledge and ability to apply financial management practices, processes, controls and systems associated with budgeting and expenditure management, revenue management, financial and chartered accounting, supply chain management, asset management and financial risk and audit management. DUTIES: To support the MFIP technical support programme designed to holistically and cooperatively address and build the institutional and technical capacity of Municipalities, Provincial Treasuries and National Treasury to manage local government financial affairs in compliance with the Constitution, MFMA and other applicable legislation. MFIP Projects Establishment: Implement the programme and performance objectives and indicators, ensuring alignment with the local government financial management game changers. Develop the terms of reference, formulation of the scope of work and specific objectives for MFIP projects. Develop and implement methodologies and approaches for the delivery of MFIP services. Facilitate and coordinate the identification of procurement, contract and project management risks and development of risk mitigation strategies for MFIP projects. Facilitate and coordinate the procurement, contracting and placement/deployment of MFIP technical advisors to the respective provincial treasuries. Assist with monitoring the capturing and management of MFIP project agreements, contracts and related documenta