Ray Nkonyeni Municipality is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking for suitably qualified, well-motivated candidates who can work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and are assertive and results-driven to fill the following position.
Treasury Department
Accountant: Cash Management
(Task Grade 12)
Reference: RNM251017-02
Salary: R420,533.54 to R545,881.51 per annum (excluding all benefits)
Requirements:
- A three-year post-matric qualification (NQF Level 6) in Accounting or Finance.
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and financial systems.
- 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
- A certificate in the Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) or Certificate in Public Municipal Development (CPMD) will be an added advantage.
Competencies:
- Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting.
- Skills in financial process management.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Cognitive ability.
- Interpersonal skills, including mentoring and coaching.
Key Performance Areas:
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and managing the municipality’s daily cash flow to ensure liquidity and meet short-term obligations. They will also assist in the revenue collections process.
- Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual cash flow actuals, projections, and supporting financial analysis reports.
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the municipality’s investment and cash management policy.
- Ensure compliance with relevant sections of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Treasury Regulations, and Municipal Investment Regulations.
- Liaise with banks and financial institutions on transactional and investment-related matters.
- Provide accurate financial data for annual financial statements.
- Attend to audit queries (internal and external) by ensuring that internal control procedures are adhered to at all times.
- Responsible for reconciliations of bank statements and investment register to relevant system modules/reports.
- Oversee the unknown deposits register processes, including identification, recording, verification, and adjustments.
- Clear any reconciling entries or items related to cash management.
- Authorise debit order processes, including new orders, cancellations, and any amendments.
- Supervise and develop personnel, which includes staff training and providing guidelines.
Ray Nkonyeni Municipality is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. We encourage applications from previously disadvantaged individuals to promote diversity and fairness in our workforce.
Closing Date: Friday, 31 October 2025
Note: Applications must reach our office by no later than 16h00 on the closing date.
How to Apply: Submit your completed Application Form, CV, and certified copies of your qualifications to: Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, Department of Corporate Services, 10 Connor Street, PO Box 5, Port Shepstone, 4240.
Enquiries: Acting Human Resources Manager
Telephone: (039) 688 2023 / 2075 / 2077
Important Note: If you do not hear from us within 21 working days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
We wish you all the best with your application and look forward to welcoming talented individuals to our team.
Vision and Mission
Learn more about our Vision and Mission
Vision
By 2036, Ray Nkonyeni will be a prime tourist-friendly, economically diversified, and smart municipality with equitable access to opportunities and services in a safe and healthy environment.
Mission
The Municipality is committed to creating an enabling environment for the establishment of agricultural, maritime, leading tourism, and industrial hubs to create business and employment opportunities for sustainable development and improved quality of life through shared vision, smart service delivery solutions, and collaboration with stakeholders.
The Ray Nkonyeni Municipality boasts 20 bathing beaches, with 11 main beaches. Notably, 6 of our beaches hold Blue Flag status, recognizing their high standards of cleanliness, safety, and environmental management.
All Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) beaches are recognized bathing beaches, protected by anti-shark measures and lifeguards.
Main Beaches – Protected by Lifeguards Monday to Sunday:
- Trafalgar Beach
- Marina Beach
- Ramsgate Beach
- Margate Beach
- Lucien/Manaba Beach
- Uvongo Beach
- Michaels Beach
- Port Edward Beach
- South Port Beach
- Umzumbe Beach
- Hebberdene Beach
Beaches Protected Only on Weekends and Public Holidays:
- Umtwentweni Beach
- Sunwich Port Beach
- Banana Beach
- Glenmore Beach
- Kids Beach
- O Strand Beach
- Ski Boat Ramsgate Beach
- Southroom Beach
- Mkobi Beach
Our 6 Blue Flag Beaches Are:
- Trafalgar Beach (BF)
- Marina Beach (BF)
- Ramsgate (BF)
- Southport Beach (BF)
- Umzumbe (BF)
- Hebberdene Beach (BF)