uPhongolo Local Municipality
The uPhongolo Local Municipality is a Category B municipality in the north of the Zululand District in KwaZulu-Natal. It is next to the Swaziland border and the Mpumalanga Province border. It is one of five municipalities in the district. Main access is via the N2 from Gauteng in the north-west and Durban in the south.
Budget Officer (Internal/External Advert)
Budget Officer (Internal/External Advert)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors, Higher National Certificate, Matric, National Certificate
- Experience 2 years
- Location KwaZulu-Natal
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Key Requirements:
- Grade 12, National Diploma/Postgraduate Diploma/Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting/Management Accounting or equivalent qualification.
- Possession of CPMD/MFMP Certificate is an advantage.
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in budget and reporting in local government.
- Valid driver’s license.
Key Competency Skills:
- Computer literate. Knowledge of the local government sector and applicable legislation.
- Planning and organizing skills.
- Good analytical, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Administrative skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Willingness to work long hours and under pressure.
- Report writing skills.
- Decision-making skills.
Key Performance Areas:
- Prepare and manage the municipal budget according to the municipal cycle.
- Coordinate departmental budgets into the municipal budget.
- Monitor and implement budget vote virements.
- Prepare monthly reports and returns as required by National Treasury.
- Ensure compliance with MBRR and MFMA.
- Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
- Perform all tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Closing Date: 9th January 2026
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply to the uPhongolo Local Municipality.
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