CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

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VACANCY
NOTICE NO. 57/2025

Umsobomvu Municipality, with its seat in Colesberg, covering the areas of Noupoort, Colesberg,
Norvalspont and all commercial farming areas, is looking for the services of a committed,
suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to fill the following position. The
municipality subscribes to the principles of equal employment opportunities and affirmative
action.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO): REF. 57/2025

PLACE OF WORK: Colesberg

ANNUAL TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE:

Salary scale: Total package of R 1 174 283.00 per annum plus a remote allowance of 7% and a
performance-based bonus.

Salary scale as per the annual Upper Limits Gazette for Senior Managers in terms of
Government Gazette No. 53882 of 18 December 2025, i.e. Upper Limits of Total Remuneration
Packages Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers directly accountable to Municipal
Managers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) qualification in the fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics
or equivalent (Financial Management) with a minimum of 360 credits;
Extensive knowledge of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (Act No. of
2003), National Treasury Regulations and all other related legislation, policies and regulations;
Minimum of five years’ experience at middle management levels, preferably within financial
management environment;
Compliance with all the requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum
Competency Levels, Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007; i.e. the South African Qualifications
Authority Qualification ID No. 48965 for Chief Financial Officers of municipalities, e.g. CPMD,
MFMP, etc. If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this competency certificate,
he/she must complete it within 18 months from the date of employment, in accordance with
Government Notice No. 91 of 03 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No.
40593;
Ability to compile a Municipal Budget and Annual Financial Statements;
Knowledge and understanding of institutional governance and performance management
systems.
Knowledge and understanding of computerized financial systems, spreadsheets, databases
and word processing;
A valid driver’s license and own motor vehicle to execute duties;
Knowledge of mSCOA; and
No criminal record.

TERM OF APPOINTMENT:
The post is a permanent employment as provided for in the amended Local Government:
Municipal Systems Act, No. 3 of 2022, and includes signing of an employment contract and
performance agreement in terms of Section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act and declaration of
financial interest.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’s):

Perform all delegations by the Accounting Officer in terms of the MFMA, and any other
duties or functions that may be assigned by the Accounting Officer;
Ability to compile the municipal budget and annual financial statements and control all the
Municipality’s bank accounts;
Managing, planning, organising, coordinating, directing and controlling activities of staff at
the Revenue, Expenditure, Budget & Treasury Office as well as the Supply Chain
Management Unit;
Ensuring that the municipality complies with all legislations pertaining to Financial
Management;
Contribution to strategic planning and Budget alignment and reporting to Management
team;
Advising the Accounting Officer on the exercise of powers and duties assigned to them in
terms of the MFMA;
Advising the Directors on the exercise of powers and duties assigned to them in terms of
the relevant sections of the MFMA;
Assisting the Accounting Officer on the Administration of the Municipality’s Budget;
Ensuring the Development and Implementation of Programmes and Strategies that will
ensure effective and sustainable financial performance and revenue enhancement;
Development of MTREF in line with the requirements of the MFMA accommodating all
departments/units;
Develop and implement a Budget Spend Management System to monitor the Budget to
prevent over or under expenditure;
Establish functional debt management and billing units to promote the financial
sustainability of the Municipality;
Implementation of the MFMA Implementation Plan and instil compliance with the MFMA to
uphold the credibility of the Municipality by enabling the Municipality to obtain an unqualified
audit report;
Establish and manage a functional Supply Chain Management Unit in line with National
Treasury’s Regulations to instil compliance with MFMA Regulations;
Establish an updated Asset Register and the corresponding Asset Management Policy and
Procedure to enforce compliance with and implementation of the GRAP;
Implementation of an inventory requisition system to monitor inventory and ensure that the
annual stock counts are conducted;
Facilitate insurance management by incorporating an insurance management system to
control claims and develop corresponding policy; and
Compilation of all financial policies and procedures to ensure sound and sustainable
financial management.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
As stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Government Notice 21: Regulations on Appointment
and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers No.21 published in Government Gazette
No. 37245 dated 17 January 2014.

PLEASE NOTE:

Appointments will be made according to the Council’s Employment Equity Plan, which ensures
representation of designated groups in the Municipality, including those with disabilities.
Please complete the Reference Checking Consent & Authorization Form which is available on
the Municipality’s Website. (Compulsory)
No late applications will be considered.
Candidates are required to complete the prescribed “Annexure C” (Application Form) as per
Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government
Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014 which is obtainable from the
internet at www.gpwonline.co.za, or on the Municipal Website; www.umsobomvumun.co.za
(failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified) and supplement it with a detailed
C.V.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security vetting/screening, verification of
qualifications, criminal record and employment history/reference check and competency
assessment and should disclose financial interest.
Umsobomvu Municipality reserves the right to nullify or cancel an employment contract and
recover all costs incurred by the municipality including remuneration, cost of advertisement, travel
and subsistence allowance to attend interviews, etc., should it be discovered that the successful
candidate submitted false or insufficient information which resulted in the contravention of the
Municipal Council Policies, Municipal Systems Amendment Act No. 3 of 2022 or any other
relevant legislation.
Canvassing and/or lobbying of Councilors for the purpose of being appointed is not permitted and
proof thereof will result in the automatically disqualify the applicant.
In the event that an offer of employment is unreasonably declined, the applicant shall be liable for
all costs incurred by the municipality including advertisement, travel and subsistence allowances
to attend the interviews and assessment and assessment costs.
Suitably qualified applicants must submit: their application form and CV, certified copies of
academic qualifications, Identity Document and Driver’s License and address same to:
The Municipal Manager, Umsobomvu Municipality, 21A Church Street, Colesberg, 9795, or
hand delivered at Umsobomvu Municipal Offices, 21A Church Street, Colesberg, at the
Registry Office. E-mailed applications to be addressed to shereave@umsobomvumun.co.za
Written communication will only be with shortlisted candidates and if no communication has been
received from the municipality within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your
application not successful.
The municipality reserves the right to appoint or not to appoint any person.
Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Applicants not contacted
within 30 days of the closing date may safely assume that their applications were not successful.
The Council nevertheless appreciates the interest shown by applicants.