Chief Accountant – Rates, Taxes & Billing Job at Knysna Municipality

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: 

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B Com Degree with financial accounting/management as a major subject NQF 7 
• Computer literacy: MS Office 
• 5-8 years relevant experience of which 2 years must supervisory experience 
• Proficient in English and at least one other official language of the Western Cape 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Manage and control the verification and provision of information related to billing services transactions 
• Manage and control the provisioning of billing services regarding water and electricity and the administration of sundry debtors, cashiering and receipting
• Administer rates and taxes in accordance with laid down legislation 
• Manage specific administrative and accounting procedures involving updating and adjustment of the Valuation Roll and property rates data information 
• Direct the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls associated with key functional areas 
• Manage the Financial aspects of the Rates and Taxes Division 
• Co-ordinates and controls tasks/ activities associated with supervision of staff and controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline 
• Maintain the revenue recordkeeping system 

COMPETENCIES

CORE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 

• Attention to Detail, Communication skills, Computer software applicable to work, Customer care, Interpersonal Relations, Legislation, Numerical Skills, Record keeping, Stress Management, Supervisory Skills, Time Management Skills, Work Ethics & Values, Good analytical and problem-solving skills; Accounting Skills is a requirement; Must be able to work under pressure.
• All applications will be considered, but in terms of its Employment Equity Target, the Municipality would prefer to appoint an African Male. Should a suitable candidate in this category not be identified, Coloured women will be considered. 

CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2026