DIRECTOR: FINANCE

Department: Human Settlements
Branch: Finance
Designation: Director: Finance
Remuneration: R75 599.44 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location: 222 Smit Street, Braamfontein
Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12 plus degree in Accounting / BCom or any financial related qualification on NQF level 7;
• 10 years’ experience of which 5 years inn middle management;
• 7 – 8 years 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 public sector sphere;
• Experience in budgeting, income and expenditure;
• Management and assets 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 procedures within the appropriate legislative frameworks.
  Key Performance Areas:
• Develop strategies, police and procedures to be implemented by respective directorate within the department of Human Settlements;
• Direct, monitor and control procurement for all directorates within 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 effecting risk management and governance oversight in the directorate;

Leading Competencies:

• Organizational awareness alignment;
• Lateral thinking;
• Coordinating skills;
• Ana 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 and 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 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 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.”

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Source: https://joburg.org.za/work_/Pages/2025-Vacancies/Permanent-Positions.aspx