The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelors degree/ NQF Level 7 qualification in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a financial environment 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 Constitution; Public Service Act; Public Service Regulations; Public Finance Management Act; Labour Relations Act; Employee Performance and Management System; Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act; KZN Pounds Act; Public Participation; Project management principles; Local Government legislation; Municipal practices and procedures; Monitoring, reporting and evaluation; KZN Cemeteries and Crematoria Act; Language and Listening skills; Presentation skills; Interpersonal relations; Strategic Planning skills; Organisational skills; Management skills; Financial Management skills; Project Management skills; Decision Making; Good communication skills (verbal & written) Good computer literacy in MS Office.

The successful candidate will be required to manage support on financial management in line with categorisation of municipalities with the following responsibilities: Manage support to municipalities on financial matters; ensure quality assurance on municipal valuation rolls in terms of legislation and applicable standards; Ensure specialist valuation and rating support to 162 Page 163 municipalities within the province; Ensure the development and implementation of municipal financial support programmes; Facilitate the development of policies, strategies, procedures and processes; Manage the resources of the Directorate.

Dr HB Krishnan at 060 885 5271