DIRECTOR: MUNICIPAL FISCAL PLANNING AND POLICYReference Number: Refs/021842Directorate: Municipal Finance ManagementNumber of Posts: 1Package: R 1 216 824.00 per annum (All-inclusive package) consists of 70% Basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules.Requirements:A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Finance/ Accounting/ Auditing/ Local Government Finance. 5 years of experience at Middle/Senior Management level and exposure to Municipal Fiscal Planning and Policy work.Duties:Research and policy guidance, development around local government tax and tariff instruments.Managing the provision of Departmental input into policy and legislative processes of various local government authorities and National public service departments, as it relates to local government.Management of the stakeholder engagement process in the development of sector policies and strategies, which must include the necessary and relevant consultation across all levels.Management, drafting and publication of research reports on issues relating to the local government financial governance and finance.Management of the liaisons with all internal, external policy and research stakeholders.Guidance, evaluation and monitoring of the drafting of policy amendments and policy enhancements pertaining to local government.Management of the preparation of opinion and interpretation of policies.Determine and analyse key economic variables, their interrelations and relevance for the budget through inter alia: Perform periodic analysis, maintenance and update of provincial local government socio-economic indicators in the database.Conduct, coordinate and publish relevant local government publication and research.Provide technical and strategic support in local government socio-economic research, analysis and development.Strategic, Operational and Institutionalise coordination, support and guidance to the MFG Branch on its MFMA related functions, oversight and intervention role.Notes:Applications should be uploaded online at www.gautengonline.gov.za or http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za.Applications must be submitted on the 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 for SMS positions will be required to undergo a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job.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.The position is earmarked to address employment equity in terms of female appointments at Senior Management level.Employer: Gauteng TreasuryLocation: JohannesburgClosing Date: 04-11-2024Criteria Questions:Do you have a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Finance/ Accounting/ Auditing/ Local Government Finance?Do you have 5 years of experience at Middle/Senior Management level and exposure to Municipal Fiscal Planning and Policy work?Please Note: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.
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