Chief Director: Revenue And Debt Management at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

• SALARY: R 1 494 900 per annum, (all-inclusive package), (total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Senior Management Services).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum undergraduate qualification (NQF 07) in Economics and Financial management/Accounting or related field of study.
• 5 years senior management experience in financial accounting environment.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Public Finance Management Act, SAGE, Activity-based costing, Treasury Regulations, Government Budgeting Procedures, Supply Chain Management, General Reporting Accounting Practice (GRAP), General Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP), Financial directives and procedures, MS Office – Word, Excel & Power Point and Basic research and information gathering.

SKILLS:

• Managerial skills, Report writing, Accounts and numeric skills, Analytical thinking,organising and planning. Ability to work under stressful conditions.

DUTIES:

• Oversee the implementation of the development of the reviewing of legislation, strategies, and policies for revenue and debt management: – Undertake research on latest developments.
• Ensure the development and implementation of effective and efficient acts, strategies and policies in line with applicable prescripts. Ensure that all revenue and debt management policies contribute to the departments` strategic objectives.
• Determine and develop strategic intervention mechanisms where there are problems/ challenges to implement efficient, effective and uniform procedures and policies.
• Ensure that the budget framework is in line with Medium Term Expenditure Framework.
• Ensure effective management of the invoicing and revenue collection system-: Manage billing regarding validity, completeness and accuracy. Manage monthly billing to clients/debtors.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Analyse the departmental financial and general operating information. Manage the process of monitoring, forecasting and projection of billings.
• Monitor and provide support to regions regarding billing and leasing issues. Implement measures that will enhance revenue collection.
• Ensure effective management of debtor’s system-: Ensure all debtors are recorded and receive monthly statements. Manage the recovery of debts. Ensure follow ups are made (demand letters) with clients. Ensure monthly reconciliation are performed.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Manage and monitor the debtors and all suspense accounts.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders and client departments on matters relating to invoicing, revenue and clients relationship-: Provide information and advice on services rendered by the PMTE (leases, capital budget & municipal services).
• Negotiate the payments of debts. Liaise with clients on over and under payments.
• Communicate with regards to non-payment of services and advance payments. Present National Treasury guidelines and processes on billing clients.
• Ensure reporting and accountability in line with applicable prescripts. Provide the required financial reports.
• Ensure that financial statements disclosure is inclusive of all related parties. Coordinate audit queries for the unit.
• Manage of the Chief Directorate-: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems to meet performance expectations.
• Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development. Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements.
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the chief directorate and report on progress as required.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transverse task teams as required.
• Quality control of work delivered by employees. Monitor the budget and expenditures of the Chief Directorate