Portfolio Head: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy

1 week ago

Pretoria, South Africa Ditshaba Full time

**ROLE OVERVIEW**

Reporting to the Chief Officer: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth, the incumbent will be required to stand as an active participatory and supportive function to the Chief Officer with the development and implementation of the cluster business plan in line with the overall strategy and APP of OUR CLIENT, such that the mandate of OUR CLIENT is achieved. The Portfolio head is required to lead, direct and manage a multi-disciplinary team to design, implement and evaluate best fit solutions to critical municipal challenges in financial management and revenue generation; to ensure effective representation of the Local Government Sector in IGR and other for a as the voice of Local Government regarding fiscal matters; and to develop municipal capacity in delivering on the developmental mandate of municipalities. The Portfolio head is required to ensure the long term sustainability and viability of local government; strengthened financial management systems and controls and to enhance revenue management

**THE CANDIDATE PROFILE**
- Good understanding of the Public Sector and all relevant legislation and Regulations; and Policy directives (MFMA, PFMA).
- Working knowledge of legislative, regulatory, fiscal and policy directives governing OUR CLIENT and LG Sector.
- Stakeholder Management and Influencing skills (Lobbying and Advocacy skills with an activist profile).
- Strong analytical ability towards opportunity identification and problem-solving skills Ability to manage in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Understanding of project/ programme management principles.
- Practical knowledge of financial management and budgeting principles and practices.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Relevant Post-graduate degree. Masters in Economics/Finance or related fields will be advantageous.
- Valid Driver’s License; 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 track-record in successful Lobbying and Advocacy of critical issues Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector
- Sound track-record and experience in a local government finance essential
- Proven knowledge of the MFMA and other relevant local government legislation

**KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS**
- 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 OUR CLIENT.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of OUR CLIENT decisions in the portfolio, so that all requirements laid down by OUR CLIENT are achieved
- Strategic and Business Planning: Actively participate and support OUR CLIENT strategy in ensuring that the development of the cluster business plan with reference to the provincial member needs.
- : A competitive salary package with benefits 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 OUR CLIENT has of all Senior Managers and source funding for various interventions
- 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 OUR CLIENT organizational culture, role model and educate staff on the importance of alignment of personal and organizational values for improved performance.
- Support the Chief Officer in building a high-performance culture in OUR CLIENT and in area of responsibility.
- Implement the performance management and recognition and reward processes in OUR CLIENT and drive high performance through day -to-day management of staff performance
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