Job title : Director : Municipal Finance Recovery Services
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : November 17, 2025
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Purpose of the Role
To manage all processes related to the preparation of financial recovery plans as determined by Chapter 13 of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).Qualification / s Requirements
A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum B. Degree (NQF 7) in Public Finance / Public Administration / Economics / Accounting / Business Economics;A minimum 5 years’ experience at a middle management level obtained in the development and reviewing of a financial recovery framework;Knowledge and experience in the implementation of a financial recovery framework;Undertaking of institutional and organisational and service delivery arrangements in municipalities;Knowledge and experience of the intergovernmental and fiscal framework;Knowledge and experience in the coordinating of financial disputes;Knowledge and experience in developing resolutions for financial challenges within municipalities; andSuccessful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https : / / www.thensg.gov.za / training-course / sms-pre-entry-programme / , prior to finalisation of an appointment.Key Performance Areas
Implementation of the intervention and recovery framework in terms of Chapter 13 of the MFMA :
Provide guidance to National Treasury and the Provincial Treasuries on the implementation of discretionary and mandatory interventions according to the criteria in Chapter 13 of the MFMA;Ensure that the preparation of financial recovery plans is consistent with the processes, procedures and timeframes outlined in the MFMA and any subsequent resolutions;Assess and respond to requests for discretionary and mandatory financial recovery plans received from Provinces; andMonitor the implementation of all mandatory recovery plans and progress in national interventions.Appointment of service providers :
Prepare Request for Quotations (RFQ) for FRPs and develop functional criteria to appoint service providers on the MFRS panel;Adjudicate proposals and bids received from Service Providers according to Supply Chain Management practices;Assist in the appointment, monitoring and management of National Cabinet Representatives and support teams for national interventions; andUndertake quality control and value for money assessments in the preparation of financial recovery plans by service providers.S139 advocacy and awareness :
Participate in the ongoing awareness and advocacy of S139 interventions;Strengthen the roll-out and implementation of the NT’s strategic approach to interventions; andCapacitate Provincial Treasuries in the development of financial recovery plans and monitoring the implementation thereof.S139 Knowledge Management :
Assist in the development of a S139 interventions toolkit;Identify and develop best practices for FRP implementation to be shared across the LG sector; andDevelop and maintain an FRP reporting database.Stakeholder Engagement :
Respond to clients’ concerns and initiate the correct interventions through the determinations of the financial recovery framework;Consult stakeholders through the MFRS framework and tools in the enhancement and effectiveness of municipal performance; andProvide support and advice on financial management and recovery plans in local government.Closing Date : 17 November 2025
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