FINANCIAL OFFICER: SERVICES

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

NOTICE NO: 171/2023

VACANCY

Kouga Municipality, an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, invites applicants from the designated groups for appointment in the following vacancy:

FINANCIAL OFFICER: SERVICES

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant NQF Level 5 Book-keeping Certificate;
• Computer Literacy – Office applications;
• 1 year relevant experience;
• Knowledge of revenue procedures;
• Attention to detail;
• Good communication skills;
• Good computer skills;
• Must be able to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages in Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:                                    Nil.

SALARY:                                                          R157 036.27 – R203 856.80 Per Annum.

TASK:                                                               6

DUTIES:

• Provides administrative support in respect of validation of accounts/ clerical tasks associated with queries and services;
• Checking the accuracy of details recorded on transactional documentation and updating work in progress information/ data on specific applications/ systems of the department.
• Capturing meter readings on a daily basis, validating debit/ credit accounts, adjusting accounts and processing journal entries and transfers.
• Attending to the arranging and organizing of meters by changing the dial size, remove/ replace meters, installing and changing of meters and meter numbers.
• Reporting meters advancing on disconnected accounts in order to link and charge to owner to prevent loss of revenue, and estimating accounts when no reading is available.
• Attending to queries given by meter readers and reporting of all faulty meters.
• Checking for illegal electricity / water meters reading on disconnected meters.
• Attending to work related queries from sub sections related to incorrect recording (queries of accounts, disconnection/ reconnections).
• Attending to specific correspondence/ telephonic enquiries, communicating, assisting and providing routine information and/ or referring queries for attention;
• Referencing source documentation and reports to facilitate retrieval;
• Updating files with current and relevant information pertaining to the administrative activities;
• Communicating with the supervisor on workflow and processes and problems encountered.

BENEFITS:         As per standard conditions of service.

Applicants must submit a formal application form and a comprehensive CV, certified copy of qualifications, identity document and drivers license. Aplications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Aplication forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Friday, 22 September 2023 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Mr. L Desha: 042 2002 200.

Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification:

1. Canvassing of councillors.
2. Submission of fraudulent qualifications and/ or documents.

NB: Please note that shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process. By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of closing date, kindly regard your application as being unsuccessful.

Kouga Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of affirmative action, which is non-sexist, non-racist, non-discriminatory, and based on merit.

MR. C DU PLESSIS                                                                                P. O. BOX 21                                        

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                        JEFFREYS BAY

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