The OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, with its Head Office in Bredasdorp, located in the Overberg region of the Western Cape, seeks a competent and visionary leader to head the Finance Directorate. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons with innovative and strategic thinking ability, strong communication skills, and a quality and results-driven attitude.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and proven competence is on offer, plus a 7% remote allowance. The total remuneration package excludes the performance-based bonus.

As the Head of the Finance Directorate, the incumbent will assume overall responsibility for the strategic direction and leadership of the Department.

Terms of Appointment: A permanent appointment (in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Amendment Act, 2022 (Act 3 of 2022), published under Government Gazette No. 46740, dated 17 August 2022, including the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of section 57 of the Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act 32 of 2000), and declaration of financial interest.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics / Public Administration or a relevant equivalent qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF level 7 with a minimum of 360 credits.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at middle management level.
• Have proven successful management experience in administration.
• Registration with a recognised relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• Candidates should display well developed competencies as set out in the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, Government Gazette No. 37245, dated 17 January 2014.
• Successful completion of all Unit Standards prescribed in Regulation 7 of the Municipal Minimum Competency Level Regulations, Government Gazette No. 29967, dated 15 June 2007, as amended by Government Gazette No. 41996, dated 26 October 2018, alternatively completion of the prescribed Unit Standards within 18 months from date of appointment.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Adherence to Schedule 2 of the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers, Government Gazette No. 37245, dated 17 January 2014.
• A Code B driver’s licence and own transport.
• No criminal record.

Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge and understanding of Local Government policies and legislation.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems, audit, risk- and performance management processes.
• Well-developed core and leading competencies.
• Knowledge of local government environment, and excellent communication and negotiating skills at all levels of local government.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, and ability to be decisive.

Core Competencies:

• Moral Competence
• Planning and Organising
• Analysis and Innovation
• Knowledge and Information Management
• Communication
• Results and Quality Focus

Leading Competencies:

• Strategic Direction and Leadership
• People Management
• Program and Project Management
• Financial Management
• Change Leadership
• Governance Leadership

Core Functions:

• Understanding of council operations and delegations of powers, as well as the knowledge and ability to manage and provide strategic leadership in the Finance Directorate.

• Planning, organising and controlling of all activities of the Finance Directorate, inclusive of buying services, financial services (expenditure, including salaries) and debt collection services (income).
• Compilation of Annual Budget and Financial Statements in accordance with Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and control of bank accounts.
• Management of Assets and Liabilities of the municipality.
• Ensure proper and diligent compliance with acceptable Municipal Finance Management Legislation in all aspects.
• Ensure the development and implementation of strategies that will have a measurable and positive impact on Financial Performance.
• Attending Council and Committee meetings.

Applications and Conditions of Appointment:

1. Applicants must submit the prescribed ‘Application Form for Senior Management’ which can be downloaded from this link:https://odm.org.za/download_document/2149. No applications will be considered if it is not on the stipulated Application Form.
2. The application must be accompanied by a detailed CV, certified copies of original qualifications, identity document, driver’s licence, the names of three contactable references from current and previous employers, including their current e-mail addresses.
3. The position is subject to an agreement that the municipality may conduct personal credential verification, verification of qualifications, competency assessment, security vetting, criminal and credit records, reference checks, and the disclosure of financial interests.
4. Applications must be submitted to Ms V Zeeman, Director: Corporate Services, via e-mail to vanessa@odm.org.za. Alternatively, applications may be hand-delivered in a clearly marked envelope, “Application for the position: Chief Financial Officer”, to the Overberg District Municipality, 26 Long Street, Bredasdorp. Please ensure acknowledgement of receipt of your application.
5. For any enquiries regarding the position, please contact the Municipal Manager, Mr R Bosman, on 028 4251157, or e-mail: rbosman@odm.org.za.

Please note:

1. The Overberg District Municipality is committed to Equal Opportunity. Candidates from designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
2. Overberg District Municipality complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013 (Act 4 of 2013). Applicants agree that their personal information may be recorded and processed by the municipality.
3. The appointment will be done in accordance with the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers.
4. If no notification is received within ninety (90) days, please regard your application as unsuccessful.  The right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise is reserved by council.

CLOSING DATE:  MONDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2024

Mr RG BOSMAN
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

Notice is hereby given that the Overberg District Municipality’s Capital Roll-Over Adjustment Budget for 2024/2025-2026/2027 was approved by the Council on 30 September 2024 in terms of section 28(2) of the Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003).

The 2024/2025 Adjustment Budgets are available on the website at www.odm.org.za

Enquiries can be directed to Mr W Crafford at 028 425 1157 during office hours.

MR R BOSMAN
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
PRIVATE BAG X22,
BREDASDORP
7280

The power utility wants to hike up tariffs for direct customers by around 36% next year and then by 12% and 9% in the 2027 and 2028 financial years respectively.

EWN - Bernadette Wicks - 24 September 2024 | 11:55

JOHANNESBURG - Eskom's proposed electricity tariff increases for the next three financial years, have gone out for public comment.

The power utility wants to hike up tariffs for direct customers by around 36% next year and then by 12% and 9% in the 2027 and 2028 financial years respectively.

Following an almost 13% hike this April, the proposal courted significant controversy with a petition launched by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to try and block the hike.

So far it has garnered more than 100,000 signatures.

According to the consultation paper, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) published on its website, Eskom’s revenue application amounts to R446 billion for the 2026 financial year, R495 billion for 2027, and R537 billion for 2028.

NERSA notes the major drivers as primary energy, operating costs, independent power producers, international purchases and depreciation.

The window for written comments to be submitted opened on Monday and is set to close on 1 November 2024 after which NERSA said it would “collate all comments received, which will be taken into consideration when the decision is made”.

Public hearings will also be held for all nine provinces, from 18 November until 6 December.

NERSA plans to publish its decision with the reasons in March next year.

The new tariff hikes are expected to take effect a month later, on the 1 April.