Deputy Director: Municipal Finance & Governance; Financial Planning & Budget): Head Office - Po

Job Location : Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa Final date to receive applications : February 20, 2026

• Monitor and provide support on the preparation of tabled budget in line with MFMA and related circular. Provide support and analyze the table budget including MSCOA data strings from municipalities.
• Assess and monitor implementation of schedule of key deadlines. Provide written feedback on the assessments. Provide support on the implementation of budget related legislative framework.
• Monitor and provide support on the preparation of adopted budget in line with MFMA and related circular. Provide support and review the adopted budgets including MSCOA data strings from municipalities.
• Provide feedback on adopted budget to municipalities.
• Monitor and support municipalities on mid‑year assessments and provide feedback. Provide support and analysis Mid‑year budget and performance reports from municipalities. Provide feedback to municipalities on Mid‑year analysis and participate in the engagements.
• Perform a high‑level assessment of the adopted adjustment budget and MSCOA data string. Monitor implementation of municipal budget (S71 reports).
• Provide hands on support to municipalities on Section 71 and MSCOA in‑year reports as and when required. Analyze and provide feedback the section 71 reports.
• Perform roll over assessments.
• Participate in CFO’s Forum.

• Knowledge of variety of work ranges and procedures such as, Managerial functions.
• Strategic capabilities and leadership.
• Programme and project management. Financial management. Human Resource Management.
• Planning and organizing.
• Report writing. Research analysing. Computer software programs (word, excel and power point).
• Ability to interpret and apply policies.
• Analytical and innovative thinking. Research. Workshop presentation and facilitation. Leadership. Organizing.

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management / Accounting or related field as recognized by SAQA.
• Five (5) years’ experience within the field of which three (3) years’ functional experience at junior managerial level / Assistant Director level in Budget Management or related field.
• Valid vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities).

Closing Date: 20 February 2026