Head Councilor Payroll and Reporting

ELIGIBILITY

Suitably Qualified

Candidates

CLOSING DATE

12.07.2026

REFERENCE NUMBER

FIN 56/26 Ext

SALARY

R1 163 022-R1 276 916 p a

DEPARTMENT

Expenditure

DIRECTORATE

FINANCE Head Councilor Payroll and Reporting

Requirements

• Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification preferably a B-Degree

or B-Tech in Financial Management, Payroll Management,

Accounting or related field. Computer Literacy: MS Office (SAP

proficiency preferred).

• 8 Years or more relevant experience.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage payroll for Councillors and Ward Forum

Committee members, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Manage the preparation of the Leave Provision for the

annual financial statement in line with MFMA and GRAP

standards.

• Compile and review employee benefits for annual financial

statements.

• Support HR functions, ensuring policy compliance and

staff supervision.

• General administration in terms of proper record keeping,

cost centre management and asset management.

How to Apply

By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape

Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information

provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for

Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be

required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and

Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits,

throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent

employment.

External candidates: APPLY ON LINE VIA

www.capetown.gov.za/careers

Internal staff: APPLY ONLINE VIA SAP PORTAL

Certified copies of qualifications must be available on request.

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of