This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL FINANCE COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING
Department of Cooperative Governance
Chief Directorate: Municipal Finance Directorate: Municipal Finance Compliance and Monitoring
- Reference number
- 22/1/3/6/3/36/2026 (MF)
- Salary
- R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
- Centre
- Pietermaritzburg
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 3 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
Requirements
The ideal candidate must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree/NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting or equivalent coupled with three years’ administrative experience in a financial environment and a valid driver’s licence (Code 08). Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have Knowledge of the: RSA Constitution; Public Finance Management Act; Division of Revenue Act; Municipal Systems Act; Municipal Structures Act; Municipal Property Rates Act and other relevant Local Government prescripts; Public Service Act and regulations; Labour Relations; Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Public Finance Management Act; Knowledge of financial systems; Policy analysis and development; Awareness and understanding of municipal environment; Financial Management skills; Analytical skills; Interpersonal relations; Strategic Planning skills; Organizational skills; Management skills; Project management skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written); and Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Duties
The successful candidate will be required to monitor compliance at municipalities on financial matters in-line with legislative prescripts (MFMA, Treasury Regulations) with the following responsibilities: Validate the reliability of all data/information reported in the progress reports and build capacity; Coordinate the submission of financial progress reports from the districts, local municipalities, and the Metro to relevant stakeholders; Monitor compliance, evaluate and report on processes in municipalities; Monitor and support audit processes; Provide input in the development of policies, strategies, procedures, and processes.
Where to send your application
To apply for the below position, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Only online applications will be considered and for general enquiries please contact Human Resource at 076 521 4118.
Enquiries
Ms N Majola at 060 885 5268
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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