BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT. Initiate projects after approval from higher authorities Understand procedures of program and project management methodology, implications and stakeholder involvement Understand the rational of projects in relation to the institution's strategic objectives Document and communicate factors and risk associated with own work Use results and approaches of successful project implementation as guide Establish broad stakeholder involvement and communicate the project status and key milestones Define the roles and responsibilities of the project team and create clarity around expectations Find a balance between project deadline and the quality of deliverables Identify appropriate project resources to facilitate the effective completion of the deliverables Comply with statutory requirements and apply policies in a consistent manner Monitor progress and use of resources and make needed adjustments to timelines, steps, and resource allocation Manage multiple programs and balance priorities and conflicts according to institutional goals Apply effective risk management strategies through impact assessment and resource requirements Modify project scope and budget when required without compromising the quality and objectives of the project Involve top-level authorities and relevant stakeholders in seeking project buy- in Identify and apply contemporary project management methodology Influence and motivate project team to deliver exceptional results Monitor policy implementation and apply procedures to manage risks Understand and conceptualise the long-term implications of desired project outcomes Direct a comprehensive strategic macro and micro analysis and scope projects accordingly to realise institutional objectives Consider and initiate projects that focus on achievement of the long-term objectives Influence people in positions of authority to implement outcomes of projects Lead and direct translation of policy into workable actions plans Ensures that programs are Monitored to track progress and optimal resource utilization, and that adjustments are made as needed Competency 3: Financial Management Definition: Must be able to comply with requirements for the accounting officer of the municipality as prescribed in the Municipal Finance Management Act No 56 of 2003. PROFICIENCY LEVELS BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT Articulates basic financial concepts and techniques as they relate to municipal processes and tasks (e.g. performance budgeting and value for money); Is familiar with the different sources of financial data, reporting mechanisms and financial processes and systems; Understands importance of financial accountability; Understands the necessity for asset control; Recognises key expenditure and financial accounting and reporting concepts; Performs key financial management processes (expenditure, accounting and reporting) with guidance / direction; Tracks and measures actual expenditure against budget; and Understands the role of an audit function. Demonstrates knowledge of general concepts of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and how they interrelate; manages, monitors and assess financial risk; Continuously looks for new opportunities to obtain and save funds; ensures the preparation of the financial reports based on prescribed format; understands and weighs up financial implications of propositions; ensures the control assets according to prescribed policies and procedures; understands, analyses and monitors financial reports; allocates resources to established goals and objectives; Manage expenditure in relation to cash flow projections; Ensures effective utilisation of financial resources; Ensures key planning, budgeting and forecasting processes and is able to answer questions in relation to the municipality’s budget; Ensures the management of the financial planning, forecasting and reporting processes; Ensures the preparation of budgets that are aligned to the strategic objectives of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP); Addresses complex budgeting and financial management issues; Ensures the formulation of long term financial plans and resource allocations; Ensures the development and implementation of systems, procedures and processes in order to improve financial management; Advise on policies and procedures regarding asset control; Develops planning tools that assist with evaluating and monitoring future expenditure trends; Ensures and monitors the setting of budgeting guidelines for the municipality; Sets strategic direction for the organisation / department in relation to expenditure and other financial processes; Ensures the identification and implementation of partnerships and explores other avenues to achieve financial savings and improved service delivery; Ensures the identification and implementation of new techniques to improve asset control; Evaluates financial impact of strategic decisions across the organisation; PROFICIENCY LEVELS BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT Develops corrective measures / actions to ensure alignment of budget to financial resources; and Makes realistic projections in routine reports. Dynamically allocates resources according to internal and external objectives; Ensure the development of Expenditure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Succeeds in achieving maximum results with limited resources; Assists others with financial accounting \ reporting tasks; and Analyse projections in reports. Ensures the development of long-term plans, performance measures and budgets that are aligned with strategic objectives; and Possesses financial acumen and understanding and runs the finances according to sound principles. Competency 8: People and Diversity Management Definition: Must be able to manage and encourage people, optimise their outputs and effectively manage relationships in order to achieve the municipality’s goals.
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Samples: Performance Agreement, Performance Agreement, Performance Agreement
BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT. Initiate projects after approval from higher authorities Understand procedures of program and project management methodology, implications and stakeholder involvement Understand the rational of projects in relation to the institution's strategic objectives Document and communicate factors and risk associated with own work Use results and approaches of successful project implementation as guide Establish broad stakeholder involvement and communicate the project status and key milestones Define the roles and responsibilities of the project team and create clarity around expectations Find a balance between project deadline and the quality of deliverables Identify appropriate project resources to facilitate the effective completion of the deliverables Comply with statutory requirements and apply policies in a consistent manner Monitor progress and use of resources and make needed adjustments to timelines, steps, and resource allocation Manage multiple programs and balance priorities and conflicts according to institutional goals Apply effective risk management strategies strategi es through impact assessment and resource requirements Modify project scope and budget when required without compromising the quality and objectives of the project Involve top-level authorities authoriti es and relevant stakeholders in seeking project buy- in Identify and apply contemporary project management methodology Influence Influenc e and motivate project team to deliver exceptional results Monitor policy implementation and apply procedures to manage risks Understand and conceptualise the long-term ter m implications of desired project outcomes Direct a comprehensive strategic macro and micro analysis and scope projects accordingly to realise institutional objectives Consider and initiate projects that focus on achievement of the long-term objectives Influence people in positions of authority authori ty to implement outcomes of projects Lead and direct translation of policy into workable actions plans Ensures that programs are Monitored Monitor ed to track progress and optimal resource utilization, and that adjustments are made as needed Competency 3: Financial Management Definition: Must be able to comply with requirements for the accounting officer of the municipality as prescribed in the Municipal Finance Management Act No 56 of 2003. PROFICIENCY LEVELS BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT Articulates basic financial concepts and techniques as they relate to municipal processes and tasks (e.g. performance budgeting and value for money); Is familiar with the different sources of financial data, reporting mechanisms and financial processes and systems; Understands importance of financial accountability; Understands the necessity for asset control; Recognises key expenditure and financial accounting and reporting concepts; Performs key financial management processes (expenditure, accounting and reporting) with guidance / direction; Tracks and measures actual expenditure against budget; and Understands the role of an audit function. Demonstrates knowledge of general concepts of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and how they interrelate; manages, monitors and assess financial risk; Continuously looks for new opportunities to obtain and save funds; ensures the preparation of the financial reports based on prescribed format; understands and weighs up financial implications of propositions; ensures the control assets according to prescribed policies and procedures; understands, analyses and monitors financial reports; allocates resources to established goals and objectives; Manage expenditure in relation to cash flow projections; Ensures effective utilisation of financial resources; Ensures key planning, budgeting and forecasting processes and is able to answer questions in relation to the municipality’s budget; Ensures the management of the financial planning, forecasting and reporting processes; Ensures the preparation of budgets that are aligned to the strategic objectives of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP); Addresses complex budgeting and financial management issues; Ensures the formulation of long term financial plans and resource allocations; Ensures the development and implementation of systems, procedures and processes in order to improve financial management; Advise on policies and procedures regarding asset control; Develops planning tools that assist with evaluating and monitoring future expenditure trends; Ensures and monitors the setting of budgeting guidelines for the municipality; Sets strategic direction for the organisation / department in relation to expenditure and other financial processes; Ensures the identification and implementation of partnerships and explores other avenues to achieve financial savings and improved service delivery; Ensures the identification and implementation of new techniques to improve asset control; Evaluates financial impact of strategic decisions across the organisation; PROFICIENCY LEVELS BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT Develops corrective measures / actions to ensure alignment of budget to financial resources; and Makes realistic projections in routine reports. Dynamically allocates resources according to internal and external objectives; Ensure the development of Expenditure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); Succeeds in achieving maximum results with limited resources; Assists others with financial accounting \ reporting tasks; and Analyse projections in reports. Ensures the development of long-term plans, performance measures and budgets that are aligned with strategic objectives; and Possesses financial acumen and understanding and runs the finances according to sound principles. Competency 8: People and Diversity Management Definition: Must be able to manage and encourage people, optimise their outputs and effectively manage relationships in order to achieve the municipality’s goals.
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Samples: Performance Agreement, Performance Agreement
BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT. Initiate projects after approval from higher authorities • Understand procedures of program and project management methodology, implications and stakeholder involvement • Understand the rational of projects in relation to the institution's strategic objectives • Document and communicate factors and risk associated with own work • Use results and approaches of successful project implementation as guide • Establish broad stakeholder involvement and communicate the project status and key milestones • Define the roles and responsibilities of the project team and create clarity around expectations • Find a balance between project deadline and the quality of deliverables • Identify appropriate project resources to facilitate the effective completion of the deliverables • Comply with statutory requirements and apply policies in a consistent manner • Monitor progress and use of resources and make needed adjustments to timelines, steps, and resource allocation • Manage multiple programs and balance priorities and conflicts according to institutional goals • Apply effective risk management strategies through impact assessment and resource requirements • Modify project scope and budget when required without compromising the quality and objectives of the project • Involve top-level authorities and relevant stakeholders in seeking project buy- in • Identify and apply contemporary project management methodology • Influence and motivate project team to deliver exceptional results • Monitor policy implementation and apply procedures to manage risks • Understand and conceptualise the long-term implications of desired project outcomes • Direct a comprehensive strategic macro and micro analysis and scope projects accordingly to realise institutional objectives • Consider and initiate projects that focus on achievement of the long-term objectives • Influence people in positions of authority to implement outcomes of projects • Lead and direct translation of policy into workable actions plans • Ensures that programs are Monitored to track progress and optimal resource utilization, and that adjustments are made as needed Competency 3: Financial Management Definition: Must be able to comply with requirements for the accounting officer of the municipality as prescribed in the Municipal Finance Management Act No 56 of 2003. PROFICIENCY LEVELS BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT • Articulates basic financial concepts and techniques as they relate to municipal processes and tasks (e.g. performance budgeting and value for money); • Is familiar with the different sources of financial data, reporting mechanisms and financial processes and systems; • Understands importance of financial accountability; • Understands the necessity for asset control; • Recognises key expenditure and financial accounting and reporting concepts; • Performs key financial management processes (expenditure, accounting and reporting) with guidance / direction; • Tracks and measures actual expenditure against budget; and • Understands the role of an audit function. • Demonstrates knowledge of general concepts of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and how they interrelate; • manages, monitors and assess financial risk; • Continuously looks for new opportunities to obtain and save funds; • ensures the preparation of the financial reports based on prescribed format; • understands and weighs up financial implications of propositions; • ensures the control assets according to prescribed policies and procedures; • understands, analyses and monitors financial reports; • allocates resources to established goals and objectives; • Manage expenditure in relation to cash flow projections; • Ensures effective utilisation of financial resources; • Ensures key planning, budgeting and forecasting processes and is able to answer questions in relation to the municipality’s budget; • Ensures the management of the financial planning, forecasting and reporting processes; • Ensures the preparation of budgets that are aligned to the strategic objectives of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan (IDP); • Addresses complex budgeting and financial management issues; • Ensures the formulation of long term financial plans and resource allocations; • Ensures the development and implementation of systems, procedures and processes in order to improve financial management; • Advise on policies and procedures regarding asset control; • Develops planning tools that assist with evaluating and monitoring future expenditure trends; • Ensures and monitors the setting of budgeting guidelines for the municipality; • Sets strategic direction for the organisation / department in relation to expenditure and other financial processes; • Ensures the identification and implementation of partnerships and explores other avenues to achieve financial savings and improved service delivery; • Ensures the identification and implementation of new techniques to improve asset control; • Evaluates financial impact of strategic decisions across the organisation; PROFICIENCY LEVELS BASIC COMPETENT ADVANCED EXPERT • Develops corrective measures / actions to ensure alignment of budget to financial resources; and • Makes realistic projections in routine reports. • Dynamically allocates resources according to internal and external objectives; • Ensure the development of Expenditure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); • Succeeds in achieving maximum results with limited resources; • Assists others with financial accounting \ reporting tasks; and • Analyse projections in reports. • Ensures the development of long-term plans, performance measures and budgets that are aligned with strategic objectives; and • Possesses financial acumen and understanding and runs the finances according to sound principles. Competency 8: People and Diversity Management Definition: Must be able to manage and encourage people, optimise their outputs and effectively manage relationships in order to achieve the municipality’s goals.
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Samples: Performance Agreement
