CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – 18 September 2026

To apply, check the email at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT VACANCY

Ugu District Municipality, situated at 28 Connor Street Port Shepstone, within the
Province of Kwazulu-Natal, invites applications from suitably qualified dynamic and
mature candidates whose background and experience match this challenging position.
The Municipality seeks to appoint a highly motivated visionary and self-starter to the
following position:

BUDGET AND TREASURY OFFICE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Permanent employment

TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE)

Minimum: R 1 793 446

Lower: R 1 836 488

Midpoint: R 1 880 564

Upper: R 1 925 698 Maximum: R 1 971 915

Appointment to the position of the Chief Financial Officer will be on a fixed-term
performance-based contract in terms of Section 54A, 56 and 57 of the Local
Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, as amended, read together
with the Local Government: Municipal Performance Regulations, 2006 and the
Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act: Municipal Regulations
on Minimum Competency Levels of 2007.

Key Requirements

• A valid Grade 12 Certificate
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance / economics or equivalent NQF
  Level 7 qualification.
• Registration of Chartered Accountant (SA) will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience at senior or middle management
  levels, of which at least two (2) years must be at senior management level.
• A proven record of accomplishment at a Management level in Local
  Government Finance.
• Extensive and practical experience in the Local Government financial
  environment.
• Demonstrated experience operating at Chief Financial Officer level in a District
  Municipality setting will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrate practical experience with the implementation of the Municipal
  Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management
  and other related legislation governing Local Government.
• A qualification in the Certificate Programme in Management Development for
  Municipal Finance (CPMD/MFMP) or attaining the qualification within a
  reasonable time-frame in terms of Municipal Regulations on Minimum
  Competency Levels of 2007.
• A valid code B driver’s license.

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation.
• Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance
  management.
• Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers.
• Good governance.
• Audit and risk management establishment and functionality.
• Budget and finance management.
• Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader.
• Good facilitation and communication skills in at least two official languages

Key Performance Areas
Reporting directly to the Municipal Manager, the incumbent shall be expected to:

• Ensure the implementation of General Accounting Practice (GRAP) Standards.
• Provide strategic leadership in the Budget and Treasury Office of the
  Municipality.
• Develop and continuously evaluate short- and long-term strategic financial
  objectives and ensure that internal financial targets and budgets are fully
  consistent with the Municipality’s IDP, SDBIP’s and relevant agreements with
  other sectors of Government.
• Ensure effective and efficient management and control of municipal bank
  accounts and investment of surplus funds.
• Ensure credibility of finance reporting by providing timely and accurate analysis
  of budget, financial trends and forecast.
• Meet reporting requirements as required in terms of financial management
  legislation such as the MFMA, Treasury Regulations and the DORA.
• Monitor financial risks and implement an anti-fraud and corruption strategy in
  collaboration with risk management.
• Ensure effective functioning of financial budgeting, financial accounting,
  financial analysis and financial reporting systems.
• Compile budget estimates, monthly forecasts, project planning and produce
  adjusted cash flows.
• Provide support during the preparation of the Municipality’s IDP and SDBIP’s
  to ensure effective and efficient performance.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical and operational information to the
  Management of the Municipality and make actionable recommendations on
  both strategy and operations.
• Formulate creative solutions to enhance cost effectiveness in the delivery of
  services and the administration of the Municipality.
• Liaise with relevant role-players in the financial environment regarding
  transverse financial matters.
• Manage all resources assigned to the incumbent and provide exemplary
  leadership towards a culture of Corporate Governance and Ethics.
• Be responsible for Financial Performance Management Reporting, Municipal
  Supply Chain Management, Internal and External Audit and Accountability.
• Assist the Accounting Officer with other roles and responsibilities delegated to
  the CFO position in terms of the relevant legislation.

The following competencies are required in the above position: –
Strategic direction and leadership
People management
Program and project management
Financial management
Change leadership
Government leadership
Moral competence
Planning and organising
Analysis and innovation
Knowledge and Information management
Communication
Results and quality focus

NB: Ugu District Municipality subscribe to the provisions of Employment Equity
Act.

All applications must be submitted with an application form which can be found
on our website (www.ugu.gov.za), accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum
vitae, certified copies of educational qualifications and driver’s license to the
Municipal Manager for the attention of:

The Manager: Human Resources, Ms NP Gumbi; Ugu District Municipality, P.O.
Box 33, Port Shepstone, 4240, hand-delivered at: (96 Marine Drive, Oslo Beach),
Port Shepstone, 4240 or Recruitment@ugu.gov.za No late, faxed applications
shall be considered.

Enquiries: Ms NP Gumbi, Tel. 039-688 3537

Closing Date: 16h00, Friday, 25 September 2026

Due to the expected high response volume, communication will be limited to
short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three
months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your
application has been unsuccessful.

We wish you all the best with your applications