The Eastern Cape Department of Provincial Treasury is calling for qualified individuals to submit their applications for the role of Assistant Director: Municipal Budget, located in Alfred Nzo. If you are a qualified candidate, the Eastern Cape Department of Provincial Treasury invites you to apply for the Assistant Director: Municipal Budget position, which will be situated in Alfred Nzo.
POSITION: Assistant Director: Municipal Budget
REFERENCE NUMBER: PT 02/06/2025
Purpose: To ensure optimal and sustainable budget management for municipality.
SALARY: R468 459 per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE: Alfred Nzo
REQUIREMENTS:
- A Degree (NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Financial Management/Financial Accounting/Management Accounting coupled with 3 years’ experience in Accounting or Financial Management environment at an Officer level (Level 7 or higher).
- Previous experience in monitoring or working in municipal environment is essential.
- Valid Driver’s license is essential.
DUTIES:
- Provide Assistance in Monitoring the Implementation of The Budgeting Framework by Municipalities and Provide Technical Support to Delegated Municipalities; Provide assistance in monitoring the preparation of the budgets for compliance with the MFMA, Municipal Budget Reporting Regulations
(MBRR), relevant NT circulars and on best practices (incl. advice to Council on its oversight role over the budget process). - Coordinate the Facilitation of technical support and training via interactive working sessions/ site visits and report on outcome of the site visits.
- Provide assistance in the budget verification process to validate budgets on the NT database.
- Provide Assistance and Support on The Provision of Guidance on Budget Planning.
- Provide assistance in the evaluation of the budgets and budget supporting documents for designated municipalities and coordinate the advice/written comments to the municipality.
- Ensure that the designated municipalities receive a copy of the detailed schedules of allocations and transfers (Provincial Transfers Gazette).
- Provide assistance in monitor the submission and publication (municipal website) of municipalities’ budget and other relevant documents.
- Provide Assistance and Support in Monitoring, Evaluating & Reporting on In-Year Budget Performance; Provide assistance to monitor and ensure the submission MFMA data strings to National Treasury (report from NT confirming the submissions of all data strings).
- Provide assistance in the analysis of the monthly outcome of municipalities’ budgets and financial performance through the IYM process and provide feedback to designated municipalities.
- Also provide input into the monthly ‘Municipal Finance Consolidated Finance Performance Report (MFCFPR)’ in the prescribed format for designated municipalities, ensuring accuracy of numbers and quality of report.
- Provide assistance in the analysis the quarterly outcome of municipalities’ budgets and financial performance including Section 72 report and provide input into the quarterly ‘Municipal Finance Quarterly Review (MFQR)’, in the prescribed format for designated municipalities, ensuring accuracy of numbers and quality of report.
- Assist with the monitoring of grants spending of designated municipalities and submit report to the relevant supervisor.
- Provide assistance in the preparation of ad hoc reports and presentations on budget performance in prescribed format for designated municipalities.
- Provide Assistance and Support in Monitoring Compliance by Delegated Municipalities with Respect To MFMA, Dora and Other Applicable Legislations and Regulations, Coordinate reports on non-compliance with relevant legislations, regulations, and other initiatives by designated municipalities to the relevant supervisor.
- Follow up with the designated municipalities on non-compliance issues and assist to provide technical support.
- Coordinate the feedback/report to the relevant supervisor on steps taken by the municipality to address non-compliance. Manage Area of Responsibility; Prepare progress reports on compliance matters and submit to PT.
- Delegate functions to subordinate, provide the necessary guidance and support.
- Manage employee performance daily and ensure timely submission of performance assessments.
- Manage the budget, financial resources and physical assets.
- Skills And Competencies: In-depth understanding of legislative framework that governs the Public Service, Risk Management policies and practices, Asset Management policies and practices, Departmental policies and procedures, Understanding local government budgeting, monitoring and reporting system, Understanding of local government financial regulatory Framework, Proven knowledge on local government legislation, Knowledge of Policy analysis and developments, Practical knowledge of MSCOA reform.
- Monitoring systems and processes, Accounting Principles, Strategic Capability and Leadership, Programme and Project Management, Budget and Financial Management, Planning and organising, technical report writing, Negotiation and facilitation, Numeracy, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Information Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication ( verbal & written),Computer Literacy, Extensive strategic planning.
ENQUIRIES: Ms T. Nkonyile 083 8755 707 / Ms. B Ndayi 060 573 5574 / Ms. N Cloete 083 7351 092.
For technical glitches send an email to: erecruitmentenquiries@ectreasury.gov.za. (NB: For Technical Glitches Only – No CVs)
NOTE: EE Target: African Male / Indian Male / Indian Female
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATIONS: Applicants must strictly apply using only the provincial eRecruitment system which is available on www.ecprov.gov.za, or https://www.ecprov.gov.za or https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za/. The system is available 24/7 and closes at 23:59 on the closing date. To report technical glitches, for assistance
regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue to: erecruitmentenquiries@ectreasury.gov.za. (NB: For Technical Glitches Only – No CVs). Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fri).
Should you submit your applications/ CV to: erecruitmentenquiries@ectreasury.gov.za and not as specified, your application will be regarded as lost and not be considered. Refer all application related enquiries to the specified contact person.
FOR ATTENTION: Ms T. Nkonyile
CLOSING DATE: 11 July 2025. No late/ Faxed/ Posted, Hand-delivered, and e-Mailed applications will be accepted
NOTE: Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form (effective 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on interview day.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview.
Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).
Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months.
Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender.
In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). targets of the department will be adhered to.
Enquiries: Theliswa Nkonyile 083 8755 707 E-Recruitment Enquiries: erecruitmentenquiries@ectreasu