Deputy Director: Mfma Co-ordination

About the role

The Provincial Treasury (Western Cape) is hiring a Deputy Director: Mfma Co-ordination, based in Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 – R1,098,195 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: PT 35/2025 R1 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Promote the implementation of the MFMA, strengthen intergovernmental coordination, foster stakeholder engagement and dissemination financial insights to improve municipal conformance and performance, In-year monitoring reports evaluated on the implementation of municipal budgets in order to enhance conformance, accountability, data integrity and efficiency in municipalities, Municipal budgets assessed against the refined framework for conformance, credibility, sustainability and remedial steps actioned, Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the subdirectorate, Financial Management, It will be advantageous to have a BCom with Accounting/Audit as a major /Economics /Auditing /Public Management/Financial Information Systems (Majoring in Financial Accounting/Management Accounting.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management, Financial Accounting or Management Accounting or related qualification, at least 3 years’ experience in accounting, budget and financial management environment, A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge of the following: Local government legislation
• Including the MFMA
• Treasury regulations
• Accounting principles, and best practices
• Division of Revenue Act (DoRA)
• The local government fiscal framework, and the flow of intergovernmental transfers and conditional grants
• Familiarity with budget reform initiatives such as MSCOA
• MFMA budget formats, and the Local Government Budget and Expenditure Review
• Proficiency in interpreting inyear monitoring (IYM) reports
• Including the application of TIME and SIME data for oversight and support
• Budget assessment frameworks related to conformance
• Credibility and sustainability
• Financial oversight systems
• Including the use of tools like the LG Database
• Dashboards, and financial modelling platforms
• Project management
• Procurement, and tendering processes within the public finance context
• Policy development
• Implementation, and review in the public sector
• Public administration
• Including principles of transparency
• Accountability, and good governance
• Audit outcomes
• Internal controls, and governance practices that support clean municipal administration
• Skills needed: Financial analysis and interpretation, budget assessment and oversight, stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental coordination, effective written and verbal communication, planning and organising, leading teams and managing projects.