Director: Finance

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PERMANENT POSITION:
Director: Finance

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  (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
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  during the selection process.
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  vacancy.
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  expiry date.
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VACANCY CIRCULAR 011/2026 City of Johannesburg

Department: Human Settlements
Branch: Finance
Designation: Director: Finance
Remuneration: R79 386,55 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 plus a Degree in Accounting/BCom or any financial-related qualification
  at NQF level 7;
• 10 years’ experience, of which 5 years at middle management;
• 7 – 8 years of managerial experience in the compilation, analysis, and interpretation of
  financial management reports and balance sheets analysis;
• 5 years’ experience in Public Sector Finance (MMFA or PMFA);
• Preference will be given to experience in financial management within the Local
  Government sphere and the public sector sphere;
• Experience in budgeting, income and expenditure;
• Management and asset management;
• Experience in the MS Office application and access database;
• Project Management, risk management and auditing will be an added advantage

Primary Function:
Lead, direct and control the financial activities within the Department of Human
Settlements (DoHS) through the development and implementation of strategies,
policies, and procedures within the appropriate legislative frameworks.

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop strategies, policies and procedures to be implemented by respective directorate
  within the Department of Human Settlements;
• Direct, monitor and control procurement for all directorates within the Department of Human
  Settlements;
• To provide efficient and effective asset resources (materials and tools) management,
  monitoring and control within the Department of Human Settlements;
• Directing and leading the development of financial planning and strategy in the Department
  of Human Settlements;
• Compile and consolidate reports prepared for the Head of departments for submission to
  the Group Financial Officer and other stakeholders;
• Dissemination of Financial information on policies, procedures, legislation and guidelines
  to all relevant stakeholders;
• Direct controls outcomes associated with utilisation, productivity and performance of people
  and to implement sound relations within the directorate;
• Provide effective risk management and governance oversight in the directorate;

Leading Competencies:

• Organizational awareness alignment;
• Lateral thinking;
• Coordinating skills;
• An understanding of the application of the Municipal Finance Management Act;
• Strong financial and Risk Management analytical skills;
• Advanced report writing;
• Strong Presentation skills;
• Problem-solving;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to
  communicate and coordinate effectively with other stakeholders;
• Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy, excellent planning, organising, coordinating,
  and time management skills.

Core Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of Local Government Finance;
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial information;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing;
• Problem activity abilities;
• Report writing presentation skills;
• Strategic orientation;
• National Treasury Legislation and related legislation;
• Sound knowledge of audit principles and practices;
• Business acumen;
• Collaborative/Teamwork, Values and Integrity, Attention to detail, and quality-focused;
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, Professionalism;
• Impact and Influence according to the City’s protocols, legislation, and standards.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
previously disadvantaged groups, including those with disabilities.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and
disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply
by using the following link below:
https://share.hsforms.com/1D_h85VLqS3yI2kstaB4BoQ469tl

APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Lizelle Cooke
Tel No: 011 061 3141

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY, 05 FEBRUARY 2026

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of
appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your
application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that
the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for
the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related processes. In terms
of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby
consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:

• Credit Record,
• CV validation and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.

We wish you all the best with your applications