About City of Ekurhuleni

The City of Ekurhuleni is a metropolitan municipality in the Gauteng province of South Africa, located east of Johannesburg. It was formed in 2000 through the amalgamation of the former East Rand region. Its name means “place of peace” in the Tsonga language. Covering 1,975 square kilometers, Ekurhuleni is one of the most densely populated areas in the country. It is strategically located as a transportation hub, home to a vast network of roads, railways, and O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Job Purpose:

To drive the overall optimisation of the financial value chain, through effective strategic planning, directing and alignment of functional management frameworks and operational delivery.

Key performance areas:

• Translate organisational strategy into operational and service delivery objectives, while ensuring delivery of functional strategic plans
• Develop and implement a robust financial strategy of the Municipality and its entities to ensure its financial sustainability
• Ensure that strategy and the operating model are adequately budgeted for through the development and implementation of a fit for purpose budget
• Ensure that implemented business systems are financially viable and in support of strategy and structure
• Ensure effective treasury, strategic and operations management
• Ensure the provision of leading procurement and supply chain management Practices
• Ensure that statutory reporting, new regulatory and accounting developments are undertaken in accordance with required standards
• Responsible for revenue management, debt collection, asset management, financial accounting, property evaluation, contract management and payroll administration functions
• Integrate and maintain a financial system to ensure effective financial reporting
• Provide an advisory and supportive service to the Council and relevant stakeholders with regard to relevant legislation and financial policy matters
• Establish and maintain strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy

Core Requirements:

• At least a Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics and/or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification.
• Be a qualified, registered Chartered Accountant (CA) SA
• 10 years’ strong management experience in which at least 5 years should have been at Middle Management level within the financial environment
• Strong leadership and financial management experience
• Extensive experience in implementing new accounting standards, for example GRAP and IFRS
• Well-honed judgement, strong leadership and high levels of integrity and personal drive
• Knowledge of relevant legislations
• Tenacity and excellent problem-solving skills
• Advanced project and programme management skills
• Excellent people and communication skills