SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICER: CREDIT CONTROL AND LEGAL

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

NOTICE NO: 21/2026

EXTERNAL VACANCY

Kouga Local Municipality is committed to the prescripts of the approved Employment Equity Plan and furthermore invites suitably qualified applicants to submit a detailed application for the following positions:

SENIOR FINANCIAL OFFICER: CREDIT CONTROL AND LEGAL

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant NQF Level 5 Bookkeeping;
• Computer Literacy – Office applications;
• 2 year relevant experience;
• Good knowledge on the use of accounting software and spreadsheets;
• Good public finance management knowledge (PFMA, GAAP, GRAP, Treasury Regulations)(Added Advantage;
• Good communication skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Statistics and analytical skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• 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:                                                          R301 729.02 Per Annum.

TASK:                                                               10

DUTIES:

• Analysing and approving revenue recording processes referring to information detailed in supporting documentation and resolving deviations from procedures;
• Examining accounts of consumers that are 30-60 days in arrears, and investigating previous account history and any prior payment arrangement before instructing to disconnect;
• Compiling the credit control enhancement plans and activity plans and submitting for discussion at the department’s strategic planning discussions/workshops;
• Signing and authorising debit and credit notes;
• Verifying and authorising disconnections in relevant areas (Home-owners, Business & Government properties);
• Preparing statistical reports depicting short to medium term cash flow trends inclusive of explanations to support specific deviations;
• Assessing and introducing measures to facilitate understanding of processes and procedures with respect to accounting applications and/ or providing input into specific training requirements;
• Analysing and verifying transactional recordings, Debtor reports and summaries and, processing or approving adjustments to entries;
• Reconciling Debtor accounts and proceeding with the posting and balancing of ledger accounts;
• Generating reminder notifications for circulation to overdue debtors and/ or communicating, calculating and establishing payment terms and conditions with defaulters;
• Generating Debtor Age Analysis reports and checks the status of accounts with a view to referring arrear/ overdue accounts for further action (to attorneys);
• Verifying the accuracy of details recorded on transactional documentation and updating work in progress information/ data on specific applications/ systems of the Finance department;
• Applying specific sequences associated with initiating and completing electronic back-up of credit control information and/ or referencing source documentation, reports and/ or instructions using alpha-numeric sequential codes, to facilitate retrieval;
• Reporting to the Senior Accountant: Credit Control and Legal, on the adequacy of current record keeping systems (electronic/ documented form) with a view to improving controls on access, confidentiality and circulation of creditor information;
• Verifying cheque trails up to disbursement phase; matching supporting documentation to printed cheques and following up on cheque administrative processes for timeous payments;
• Processing reports and compliance requirements from Council Meetings or applicable Legislation, relevant to the creditors section and implementing changes accordingly;
• Reconciling supplier statements and clearing differences;
• Conducting age analysis on main creditors;
• Documenting, controlling and maintaining comprehensive financial records and adheres to statutory compliance on safekeeping and reporting;
• Responding to internal/external audit findings, reports on status and coordinates implementation.

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 driver’s license. Applications must be submitted electronically as one PDF document to recruitment@kouga.gov.za. Application forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.kouga.gov.za and must reach the Human Resource Manager on or before Friday, 6 February 2026 at 12:00.

For any enquiries contact Ms. Zandile Gxuluwe: 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, reference check and assessment process.

By applying for this position, the candidates agree to background checks being performed.

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

The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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

MR. C DU PLESSIS                                                                                P. O. BOX 21

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                        JEFFREYS BAY

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