Deputy Director: Municipal Asset Management

About the role

The Provincial Treasury (Gauteng) is hiring a Deputy Director: Municipal Asset Management in Municipal Finance Management, based in Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Applications should be submitted online at: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za Reference number to quote: REFS/056957 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @00:00 midnight Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• To promote and enhance effective asset management in the municipal sphere of government in full compliance with Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and related MFMA Regulations.
• Manage and provide leadership to the sub-directorate.
• Provide and manage the monitoring of asset management issues in local authorities and advice, guidance and provide remedial actions where required includes inventory management.
• Manage the monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on compliance by municipalities with asset practices against the legislated prescripts.
• Provide and manage support to municipalities pertaining to municipal asset management.

Requirements

• A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Financial Management/Accounting/Auditing/Internal Auditing/Cost Management or Cost Accounting.
• 3-5 years’ experience at junior management or supervisory level and people management experience.
• 5 years of experience in Asset Management.
• At least 3 years working experience in Local Government or Provincial Treasuries’ MFMA Unit.
• Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, SA Constitution, Disaster Management Act, Electricity and Water Act, Municipal Finance Management Act and Regulations.