Deputy Director: Municipal Asset Management

Applications must be submitted on new z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV only specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the interview date following communication from HR.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen, credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. The persons appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. SMS candidates will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by the DPSA.

All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise, and the other will be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) reserves the right to utilise practical exercises / tests for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).

GPT also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Prospective applicants must please use the new Z83 which is effective as of 01 January 2021.

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.

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.

Ms. B. Mtshizana: 060 387 4862