Director Energy Finance & Regulatory Services Job at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• Relevant 3 year Tertiary qualification preferably in in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Energy Economics, or a related field
• At least 8 years' senior management and leadership experience
• Extensive senior-level experience in municipal or public-sector finance
• Proven experience in strategic budgeting and the MTREF process, tariff policy and revenue sustainability, and financial and regulatory governance
• In-depth knowledge of MFMA, Treasury Regulations, NERSA requirements and municipal finance frameworks
• Knowledge of NERSA requirements and energy-sector regulatory frameworks will be advantageous.
• Experience in utilities/trading services finance and regulation will be advantageous

Key Performance Areas

• Provide strategic financial leadership that ensures the long- term sustainability, affordability, and resilience of municipal energy services
• Ensure that Energy budgets and medium-term financial plans are credible, affordable, and aligned with strategic objectives
• Ensure that Energy tariffs are fair, compliant, financially sustainable, and economically sound
• Ensure strong financial and regulatory governance across the Energy Directorate
• Provide integrated governance oversight, strategic direction and line-management accountability across the Finance, Regulatory Services, Contract Management and Project Management functions, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, MTREF allocations, financial sustainability objectives, Council policies and governance requirements.
• Ensure informed, transparent, and defensible executive and Council decision-making
• Manage Energy’s financial and regulatory interface with external stakeholders
• Provide effective leadership, governance, and ethical stewardship across reporting function

CLOSING DATE 28.08.2026