Assistant Director: Municipal Finance (revenue Enhancement)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director within the Municipal Finance Directorate of the Gauteng Department of Co-Operative Governance And Traditional Affairs, based in Johannesburg. The position focuses on municipal finance with a specific emphasis on revenue enhancement strategies. The salary offered is R487,197 per annum, plus benefits. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Conducting Revenue Enhancement Planning by undertaking diagnostic analyses of municipal revenue enhancement systems, and contributing to the Directorate's Annual Performance Plan, Operational Plan, and budget. * Providing support on Municipal Revenue Enhancement, which involves assessing and advising on tariff charges, account layout, statement distribution, payment methods, control of third parties, un-allocated payments, corrective measures for revenue linkages, and new revenue sources. * Engaging with municipalities and stakeholders to support Revenue Enhancement related enquiries, responding to questions from various stakeholders and oversight bodies, including the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. * Supporting Revenue Enhancement Project Management/Implementation, ensuring municipal project engagements, preparing Project Initiation Documents, setting up project steering committee meetings, monitoring and reporting to stakeholders, and managing project close-out processes. * Coordinating Intergovernmental Relations in Revenue Management by developing Regional Municipal support plans, participating in task team meetings, providing administrative support, reporting progress, and strengthening inter-governmental relations through facilitated meetings and forums. * Managing the Division, which includes planning, delegating, and directing subordinates, reviewing and quality assuring their work, providing feedback and mentoring, facilitating development and training, monitoring and approving leave, facilitating tools of trade, and managing performance reviews with regular feedback and on-the-job training. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric plus NQF level 6/ National Diploma in Finance/ Commerce, or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. * Minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience. * Sound knowledge of the administration and finances of the local government sphere with a focus on Revenue Enhancement. * In-depth technical knowledge and the ability to review, develop and implement Revenue Value Chain and Debtor Management standards (e.g., Credit control policies, Recoverable debt and write off policies, Billing policies, Receipting, Tariff policies, Customer Care policies, Indigent policies, Standard Operating Procedures, innovative systems etc.). * Understanding of applicable local government legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures especially the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and Municipal System Act (MSA). * Knowledge of finance related matters, departmental and municipal priorities. * Knowledge of Government Legislation (Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), SA Constitution, Treasury regulations and circulars, Division of Revenue Act, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Budget policy and National Credit Act). * Supervisory experience, management of staff and knowledge of HR matters. * Understanding of GPG and Departmental priorities and needs of stakeholders. * Project Management body of Knowledge. * Driver’s License. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for individuals holding a National Diploma (NQF level 6) or an equivalent qualification in Finance or Commerce. Candidates must have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly within local government finance with a focus on revenue enhancement. Ideal applicants will possess in-depth technical knowledge of revenue value chain and debtor management standards and be capable of their implementation. A strong understanding of relevant local government legislation, including the MFMA and MSA, as well as broader government financial legislation (PFMA, SA Constitution, etc.), is essential. The position requires supervisory experience, staff management skills, and knowledge of HR matters. Applicants should also have an understanding of GPG and Departmental priorities, stakeholder needs, and possess project management knowledge. A valid Driver's License is a mandatory requirement. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-co-operative-governance-and-traditional-affairs-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057050 Source: govpage

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