Overstrand Local Municipality

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DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL SERVICES /CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

(Performance-based permanent contract which period will not exceed normal retirement age of 65 years)

Directorate: Financial Services
Department: Finance
Reference number: WC0320000
Salary Scale: As per Upper Limits Regulation of Total Remuneration Packages Payable to Municipal
Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal Manager as amended from time to time.
Place of Work: Corporate Head Office, Hermanus

Requirements: At least a Post Graduate Degree or qualification in the fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics registered on the National Qualifications Framework at a NQF level 8 with a minimum of 120 credits or Chartered Accountant (SA) • Minimum of 7 (seven) years at senior and middle management levels, of which at least 2 years must be at senior management level • A valid Code B driver’s license • Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement policy Framework Act, 2000 • Excellent management and computer skills • Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape • South
African citizenship • Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards for Chief Financial Officers as laid down in Government Notice R493 dated 15 June 2007 (as amended from time to time) • The required core competencies and minimum competency requirements as stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014 (as amended from time to time) • Good knowledge of and exposure to local government operations and municipal financial management • Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation • Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • Must have extensive knowledge of the public office environment • Excellent communication and facilitation skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. • An appreciation of the centrality of the IDP for effective service delivery. • A high degree of aptitude to strategic/ operational planning and management, decision- making, leadership, innovation, and
motivation.

Key Performance Areas: Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies and procedures in alignment to the municipality’s strategic objectives • Effectively manage financial services (budgeting, income, expenditure, activity-based costing, supply chain management) through the establishment, implementation and maintenance of a financial management strategy • Effectively and efficiently manage the Directorate • Liaise and interact with individuals, role-players and agencies at senior level in all three spheres of government • Assist and support the Accounting Officer with the roles and responsibilities delegated to the Chief Financial Officer • As CFO, ensure municipal financial viability through management and monitoring of all income and expenditure of the Municipality, safeguarding all assets, discharging the Municipality’s liabilities as well as proper and diligent compliance with the
Municipal Financial Management Act and other prescripts.

NOTES TO APPLICANTS

• Thank you for your interest in seeking employment with us.
• It would be expected of candidates to be subjected to thorough evaluations and that previous and current
  employers and references will be contacted.
• ONLY APPLICATIONS ON THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM (see www.overstrand.gov.za under JOB
  VACANCY) ACCOMPANIED BY A COVERING LETTER AND DETAILED CV THAT DISCLOSES CERTIFIED PROOF
  OF THE ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS, IDENTITY DOCUMENT, DRIVER’S LICENSE, PROVEN EXPERIENCE AND
  COMPETENCIES AS WELL AS DETAILS (INCLUDING THEIR E-MAIL ADDRESSES) OF THREE (3) CONTACTABLE
  REFERENCES FROM CURRENT AND PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING
  DATE.
• The position is subject to an agreement that the municipality may conduct personal credential verification,
  verification of qualifications, competency assessment, security vetting, criminal and credit records, reference
  checks, and the disclosure of financial interests.
• The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests.
• Appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of
  Section 57 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, No 32 of 2000.
• Short listed applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection process on completion thereof.
• The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Applicants that are not contacted within 30 days from date of closing should consider their application as
  unsuccessful.
• Applications must be submitted via courier / hand delivered to the Municipal Manager, 1 Magnolia Street,
  Hermanus, 7200 or PO Box 20, Hermanus 7200, for the attention of Mrs. D ARRISON. Applications will be
  accepted via e-mail to darrison@overstrand.gov.za

Enquiries: Mrs. D Arrison, tel: 028 313 8001 or darrison@overstrand.gov.za, PO Box 20, HERMANUS 7200.
Closing date: 29 November 2024
Dean O’Neill, Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, PO Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200
Municipal Notice number 168/2024.

DIRECTOR: PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT

Performance-based permanent contract until retirement age of 65 years with a remuneration as per
Upper Limits Regulation of Total Remuneration packages Payable to Municipal Managers and
Managers Directly Accountable to Municipal Managers as amended from time to time.

QUALIFICATION

At least a Post Graduate Degree or relevant
qualification in the field of Building Sciences /
Architect / Town and Regional Planning or
Development Studies, or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 7 years’ experience at senior and
middle management level, of which at least 2
years must be at senior management level.

Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum Competency Level
in Unit Standards for Senior Managers as laid down in Government Notice R493 dated 15 June
2007 (as amended from time to time).

Please visit our website at www.overstrand.gov.za for the detailed advertisement and
information regarding the application process.

Closing date: 29 November 2024
Dean O’Neill, Municipal Manager, Overstrand Municipality, PO Box 20, HERMANUS, 7200
Municipal Notice Number 169/2024.

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All the best with your applications.