This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Department of Cooperative Governance
Branch: Local Government Chief Directorate: Municipal Finance Directorate: Municipal Financial Support
- Reference number
- 22/1/3/6/3/32/2026 (MF)
- Salary
- R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services)
- 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 Bachelors degree/ NQF Level 7 qualification in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting or related qualification as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the financial environment within Local Government environmental sector as well as a SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Drivers licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Sound knowledge and understanding of the RSA Constitution; Municipal 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; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; 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; Organisational skills; Management skills; Project management skills; Decision making skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with Private Sector organisations, Departmental staff, Service providers, Non-governmental organisations, Local councillors, Political office bearers, Ministers, Mayors, Provincial and National departments and general public; Good computer literacy in MS Office (excel, word and powerpoint).
Duties
The successful candidate will be required to support and guide municipalities in achieving sound financial management, regulatory compliance to improve audit outcomes and financial sustainability with the following responsibilities: Manage support to municipalities on financial governance and audit outcomes; Manage quality assurance on municipal valuation rolls in terms of legislation and applicable standards; Manage and co-ordinate the delivery of expert valuation and rating services to municipalities across the province; Manage the development and implementation of municipal financial support programs; Facilitate the development of policies, strategies, procedures and processes; Manage the resources of the Directorate.
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
Dr HB Krishnan at 082 854 1110
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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