About the position
Opportunity: Chief Officer: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy & Economic Growth
5-Year Fixed-Term Contract | Pretoria | Executive Remuneration
Are you a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of public finance, municipal resilience, and local economic development?
Our client, has a high-impact executive role opportunity, Chief Officer: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy & Economic Growth, based in Pretoria, that sits on the organisation's Executive Management Team and is central to transforming fiscal frameworks, promoting economic growth, and improving municipal financial sustainability.
Our Client:
- A leading national institution that supports South Africa's municipalities in achieving developmental excellence.
What you'll be doing:
- You'll lead integrated national portfolios covering public finance reform, regional and local economic development, infrastructure service delivery, and trade and investment support for municipalities.
What you'll need:
- A postgraduate qualification (preferably a Master's, MBA, or equivalent) in finance, economics, public policy, or municipal development.
- 10+ years' executive experience, including 5+ years in the local government or public finance sector.
- Extensive experience in strategy, stakeholder relations, and managing complex, multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong track record in lobbying, advocacy, and legislative influence at national and provincial levels.
Are You the Right Fit?
- Do you have a postgraduate or Master's qualification in public finance, economics, or governance?
- Have you held executive positions in finance, fiscal policy, or economic development?
- Can you lead national advocacy initiatives influencing government legislation and funding mechanisms?
- Have you driven large-scale finance reform or revenue enhancement projects in the public sector?
- Do you have experience overseeing intergovernmental relations at senior political and administrative levels?
N.B: Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply now:
- Send your latest CV with an executive summary, current/last and expected total annual CTC, notice period, current role, and location (including if open to relocation).
Desired Skills:
- Fiscal Policy
- Economic Development
- Advocacy
- Revenue Management
- Intergovernmental Relations
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Our client is a leading national institution that supports South Africa's municipalities in achieving developmental excellence.
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Executive Remuneration
- Annual Cost to Company Salary Package
