Portfolio Head: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy & Revenue Enhancement

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Public Service sector has an opportunity available for a Portfolio Head: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy & Revenue Enhancement to be based in the Pretoria area. This will be a contract position.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Relevant Post-graduate degree. Masters in Economics/Finance or related fields will be advantageous.
• Valid Driver’s Licence; Extensive Travel
• At least 10 years’ experience operating at a senior management level within a medium to large sized organization preferably local government;
• Previous management experience in a multidisciplinary unit is essential;
• Financial Management preferably local government
• Public Finance policy formulation
• Proven track record in developing financial turnaround strategies
• Proven track record in developing infrastructure financing solutions
• Proven track-record in successful Lobbying and Advocacy of critical issues
• Demonstrates a sound understanding of the Local Government Sector
• Sound track-record and experience in a local government finance essential
• Proven knowledge of the MFMA and other relevant local government legislation
• Practical knowledge of financial management and budgeting principles and practices.

• Actively participate in the integrated planning process by developing and implementing the business plan for the portfolio
• Strategic and Business Planning
• Financial and Budget Management
• People management
• Corporate Governance and risk management
• Stakeholder management
• Monitor and report on the financial and performance progress against the Portfolio budget and business plan
• Develop and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Lobbying and Advocacy
• Research and Data Analytics
• Develop alternative source of financing municipal infrastructure
• Develop tools for cash flow management in municipalities

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