Head Capital & Operating Budgets

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified Candidates

CLOSING DATE

28.08.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

UWM 48/26 Ext

SALARY

R1218 266 T15 TCOE

DEPARTMENT

Finance and Capital

Implementation

DIRECTORATE

URBAN WASTE

MANAGEMENT

Head Capital & Operating Budgets

Requirements

• A relevant Degree in Finance, Accounting, Financial Management,

Economics, Public Finance or a closely related field.

• At least 8 years' relevant experience in budgeting, financial

management, accounting, municipal finance, or public sector

financial planning.

• Proven experience in Capital and operating budget preparation

and management; Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure

Framework (MTREF) budgeting; Financial planning and

forecasting; Tariff modelling and revenue analysis; Financial

reporting and budget monitoring; MFMA and GRAP compliance.

• Staff management and leadership experience
• Local government or municipal finance experience will be strong

advantage.

• A valid Code B or EB driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas

• Lead the development and implementation of long-term financial

and budgeting strategies aligned to the organisational objectives.

• Manage the preparation, consolidation and submission of annual

operating and capital budgets.

• Oversee tariff modelling and financial forecasting to ensure

sustainable and cost-reflective service delivery.

• Monitor budget implementation and expenditure against

approved budgets.

• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management,

Council, National Treasury and other stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with municipal financial legislation, policies

and governance requirements.

• Provide strategic financial advice and support to executive and

senior management.

• Manage adjustments budgets, virements and mid-year review

processes.

• Promote sound financial management, fiscal discipline and

effective resource allocation.

• Lead, develop and manage staff within the Capital and Operating

Budgets Section.