Minimum Requirements
Degree in Finance / IT or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
5 years' experience in a financial / information technology environment
Interpersonal skills
A valid driver's license
Core Responsibilities
Plan, manage, oversee and control the implementation of management systems and services related to budget and monitoring activities and tasks in compliance with the Finance strategy to ensure adherence to SCM policy and budget control
Implement and advise on strategic capability and leadership to ensure compliance to corporate and Departmental strategy, plans, policies, processes and related legislation
Perform budget related functions to budget for Capital/Operational expenses on an annual basis in favour of ICT projects and expenses for the entire Metro and to ensure that the Departmental budget is aligned with the latest financial guidelines, legislation and policies
Manage budgetary control to ensure that budget expenditure is in accordance with set parameters, and to advise timeously on expenditure patterns, over expenditure and deviations
Handle financial related queries to ensure sound financial control and adherence to financial related policies and legislation
Manage and control hardware, software and consumable requests from other Departments to ensure adherence to all policies and legislation to promote smooth and sound service delivery within the CoE
Financial authorisation of transactions to ensure that authorisation is in accordance with delegated powers and relevant policies and financial legislation
Manage proposals / quotes from consultants to ensure that deliverables are in accordance with appointment and comply with Procurement Policy
Handle ca Unicentre System calls to ensure that service delivery is not hampered by turnaround times of calls
Manage the process of purchasing stock to ensure that stock is available and to ensure that suppliers needs are met regarding the progress of all processes
Manage the barcoding and transfer of newly purchased assets to ensure compliance to financial policies and regulations
Perform other operational processes to ensure compliance with financial by-laws, Council policies and legislation and enhancing service delivery
Ensure governance and risk management to identify and manage governance and risk expose liability
Perform financial processes to ensure and oversee effective financial control, corporate governance and financial compliance
Drive customer service orientation to provide exceptional client / customer relationships and client satisfaction.