Senior Executive Manager – Administration & Finance

About the role

The City of Ekurhuleni is seeking a Senior Executive Manager to lead its administrative and financial functions. This senior position will ensure compliance with local government legislation while supporting the department’s strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, manage and monitor overall administrative and financial practices, ensuring compliance with organisational administration, accounting practices and Local Government Acts.
• Provide strategic input and leadership to contribute to and implement the departmental strategy.
• Ensure operational processes deliver effective business support functions.
• Maintain governance and risk management compliance, minimising risk and adhering to relevant legislation, policies and resolutions.
• Oversee effective financial management and allocation of funds.
• Drive a customer‑service orientation to deliver excellent service to all stakeholders.

Required profile

• Post‑graduate degree in Business Administration or an equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification.
• Financial management qualification and/or organisational performance management qualification.
• NQF Level 5 Finance Management Qualification (MFMA) – advantageous.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in a support‑management environment.