Assistant Director (Local Government Revenue and Expenditure Analyst), Group 1: Ref No. PT 23/2026

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**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director specializing in Local Government Revenue and Expenditure Analysis within the Western Cape Provincial Treasury. The position, referenced as Group 1: Ref No. PT 23/2026, involves financial analysis and support for municipalities to ensure compliance with financial frameworks. The remuneration for this position is R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary Level 9), with additional service benefits available for qualifying employees as per applicable prescripts or collective agreements. **What you will do** * Provide assistance in monitoring the implementation of the budgeting framework by municipalities. * Provide technical support to delegated municipalities. * Evaluate In Year Monitoring (IYM) reports on the implementation of the municipal budget, which is a legislative requirement to enhance conformance, accountability, data integrity, sustainability, and efficiencies in municipalities as per section 71 and 72 of the MFMA. * Provide assistance and support with the effective implementation of the MFMA and related policies. * Contribute and participate in stakeholder engagements to enhance MFMA compliance. * Perform managerial functions. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting/ Management Accounting at NQF 7. * A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an accounting / financial management environment. * **Knowledge of and working experience in the following:** * Implementing legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies, and best practices relevant to the line functions. * Applying local government legislation, including the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), applicable Treasury Regulations, and accounting principles. * Using information systems that support the management of knowledge and information relating to the line function. * Managing projects. * Implementing operational management practices. * Managing procurement and tendering processes. * Developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing policies and operational processes. * Implementing modern systems of governance and administration. * Managing public service procedures, processes, and systems. * Understanding regional and local political, economic, and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape. * Understanding the constitutional, legal, and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector. * Managing public finance, human resources, and related administrative processes. * Managing financial processes in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, and other applicable financial policies, prescripts, directives, and collective agreements. * Understanding the functioning of the Province and the activities of sister departments and related functional areas. * Implementing the policies of the government of the day. * Administering Labour Relations legislation and regulations. * Managing performance management processes. * **Skills:** * Numeracy functions. * Effective use of computer systems. * Effective communication. * Project management. * Accounting, finance, and audit functions. * Analytical assessments. * Report compilation and writing. * Financial resource management. * People management. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional with a strong financial background, specifically in financial management, accounting, or management accounting, holding an NQF 7 B-Degree or higher. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience in an accounting or financial management environment, coupled with extensive knowledge of local government legislation, particularly the MFMA, and public finance management principles. They should possess strong analytical, communication, project management, and computer skills, and be adept at monitoring budgets, ensuring compliance, and providing technical financial support within a governmental context. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-local-government-revenue-and-expenditure-analyst-group-1-ref-no-pt-23-2026-western-cape-provincial-treasury Source: myjobmag

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