REQUIREMENTS

 

-Grade 12. -National Diploma in Finance, Accounting or Equivalent NQF level 6. -Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. -Valid driver’s license. -Basic knowledge of applicable Local Government Legislation (e.g., MSA, MFMA, and other relevant laws). -Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, proven management skills (including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, leadership, conceptual thinking, presentation, conflict management, attention to detail, and negotiation skills). –Project Management and Financial Management skills and experience. -Knowledge of financial systems and financial reporting. -Competent in interpretation, implementation, and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. -Strong background in debt collection within the context of local government. -3 to 5 years of relevant experience in debt collection preferably within Local Government Authority.

 

DUTIES

 

–Monthly statistics by checking and updating statistics e.g. Debtor age analysis. Supervise the balancing of the legal fee vote number. –Supervising and managing Debt Collection, and ensure proper adherence to relevant Legislative Frameworks, e.g. Credit Control Policy, Indigent Policy, etc. Oversee the following: Final notices for arrears. Cut off lists. Handover lists. Supervision of Indigent administration. Reporting to Councillors about arrears in their respective wards. Debit of legal fees. –Compile the monthly report on outstanding balances of: Councillors’ accounts. Personnel accounts. RSA accounts. -Perform any other related ad hoc tasks and duties as requested or required by management from time to time.

 

 

SALARY             R 396 492.00 p.a – R435 180.00 p.a ( Level 05 of a Grade 08 Local Authority)

Total package inclusive of all benefits: R 584 721.00 p.a

 

CLOSING DATE: 05 MARCH 2024 AT 12:00

 

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

 

NB:  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.