Portfolio Head: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Zanati Search Group Full time

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Relevant Postgraduate degree. Masters in Economics/Finance or related fields will be advantageous.
  • Valid Driver's Licence; Extensive Travel
  • At least 10 years' experience operating at a senior management level within a medium to large sized organization preferably local government;
  • Previous management experience in a multidisciplinary unit is essential;
  • Ethical leader that places a high premium on integrity and confidentiality;
  • Innovative thought leader
  • Financial Management preferably local government
  • Public Finance policy formulation
  • Proven track record in developing financial turnaround strategies
  • Proven track record in developing infrastructure financing solutions
  • Proven trackrecord in successful Lobbying and Advocacy of critical issues
  • Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector
  • Sound trackrecord and experience in a local government finance essential
  • Proven knowledge of the MFMA and other relevant local government legislation

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Integration:

Actively participate and support the Chief Officer with the development of the Cluster business plan, in ensuring that provincial member needs inform the strategy.

Actively participate in the integrated planning process by developing and implementing the business plan for the portfolio, in line with the overall strategy and APP of the office.

Develop and oversee the implementation of the office decisions in the portfolio, so that all requirements laid down by the office are achieved

Strategic and Business Planning:

Actively participate and support the offices strategy in ensuring that the development of the cluster business plan with reference to the provincial member needs.

Ensure effective representation of the Local Government sector by managing a team of Specialists, Senior Advisors and Advisors in an integrated portfolio.

Manage, develop and implement the Cluster business plan for the portfolio to ensure that policy and procedures are in line with overall mandate

Financial and Budget Management:

Support the development of the cluster Budget and ensure the processing of all expenses within budget and in compliance with SCM regulations.

Monitor expenditure and budget allocations on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy and alignment with financial requirements. Contribute to the building of value-added service offerings to develop alternative revenue streams. Fulfil revenue generation requirements that managing a team of Specialists, Senior Advisors and Advisors in an integrated portfolio. Manage, develop and implement the Cluster business plan for the portfolio to ensure that policy and procedures are in line with overall mandate

People management and promoting a high-performance culture:Lead, manage and equip staff so that they achieve their work objectives and work within an environment conducive to achieving required results. Promote team work and in line with the offices organisational culture, role model and educate staff on the importance of alignment of personal and organisational values for improved performance. Support the Chief Officer in building a high-performance culture in the office and in area of responsibility. Implement the performance management and recognition and reward processes in the office and drive high performance through day -to-day management of staff performance

Corporate Governance and risk management:
Ensure the office compliance with related Legislative frameworks.

Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the portfolio and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.

Identify and mitigate reputational, organisational and operational risks identified in the Portfolio. Ensure that relevant systems and processes are implemented and in place to facilitate an effective portfolio.

Stakeholder management:
Engage the Auditor General annually on the auditing framework and plan to be used to audit municipalities. Attend national and provincial municipal finance working groups. Prepare necessary policy and implementation frameworks, legislative information and other necessary material for distribution to municipalities. Support, guide and implement programmes with all provincial Programme managers and offices. Coordinate, guide and oversee the convening of municipal finance weeks in all provinces. Assist in development and maintenance of sound relationships with relevant stakeholder groups (including civil society organisations, locally and internationally).

Identify and target potential donor organisations that could partner effectively with the offices and develop and prepare fundraising proposals and assist in the management of local government/provincial/national government interface in relation to the sector/ area of specialization.

Develop and maintain relevant networks (internal and external) and build partnerships with relevant stakeholders to ensure progr

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