• Reference Number : REFS/049931
• Directorate : Municipal Finance Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 932 292. 00 per annum (All-inclusive package) consists of 70% Basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules.
• Enquiries : Mr. Tebogo Thobejane – email: tebogo.thobejane@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• NQF Level 7 Degree in Accounting/ Auditing/ Internal Auditing/ Cost Management or Cost Accounting. 3 - 5 years supervisory and or people management experience (junior management level). 5 years working experience in municipal accounting and financial reporting or the fields of Accounting/ Auditing/ Internal Auditing. At least 3 years working experience in local government or Provincial Treasuries’ MFMA Unit in a similar role.

Duties :

• To monitor compliance with the financial management and annual reporting framework in the municipal sphere of government in live with the Municipal Finance Management Act and related Legislations by local authorities. Provide leadership with the management of the sub - directorate. Manage the monitoring of the implementation of the accounting standards (GRAP and others) and review and report on the quality of the annual financial statements. Implement Frameworks, Standards and Guidelines by ensuring compliance with all standards and legislation and value add in internal audit activities. Coordinate the provision of accounting services and support to municipalities and municipal entities. Effective participation in intergovernmental relations structures (internally and externally).

Notes :

• Applications must be submitted on new z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV only specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the interview date following communication from HR. Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen, credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. The persons appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. SMS candidates will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by the DPSA. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise, and the other will be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) reserves the right to utilise practical exercises / tests for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). GPT also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Prospective applicants must please use the new Z83 which is effective as of 01 January 2021.

Employer : Gauteng Treasury

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 29-06-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.