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Senior Accountant Financial Reporting
SETSOTO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
EXTERNAL & INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Setsoto Local Municipality, with its seat in Ficksburg, Free State, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. It is the municipality’s intention to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets. Qualified persons, women, and people with disability with the skills and expertise to discharge the duties of the under-mentioned positions are invited to apply. The Whites, Indians and African Females will be given first preference and are encouraged to apply.
DIRECTORATE : TREASURY SERVICES
DIVISION : BUDGET AND REPORTING
POSITION : SENIOR ACCOUNTANT FINANCIAL REPORTING
UNIT : FICKSBURG
SALARY : R 540 600.91 per Annum (PL 2)
REQUIREMENTS: A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma/ BCom or higher qualification in Accounting / Finance. Candidate must demonstrate a high level of Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office) Excel and MFMA requirements. A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience including 2 years in supervisory experience in Municipal accounting in a Finance department plus MFMP. Candidate must be in possession of Code B driver’s License. Candidates must not have a criminal record of any kind.
COMPETENCIES: Candidate must meet the following competency level; Accounting, Procurement, Financial Management, Costing, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Financial Process Management, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Organizational Awareness, Problem Solving, Planning and Organizing, Interpersonal Relationship, Service Delivery Orientation, Action and Outcome Orientation, Cognitive Ability, Learning Orientation, Team Orientation, Coaching and Mentoring.
DUTIES: Provide financial assistance with financial reporting. Compiling of annual AFS. National Treasury Reporting. MSCOA and GL updating and balancing. Assess municipalities against the relevant Accounting Reporting Framework. Municipalities supported and monitored against Municipal Standard of Chart Accounts (MSCOA) implementation. Roll out of municipal support interventions to municipalities. Conduct municipal financial assessments based on financial statements and other related data.
ENQUIRIES: Human Resource Advisor (Me. S.G. Potloane), tel (051) 933 9300
NOTE: Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae, as well as certified copies of all qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to submit requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Applicants who do not receive feedback within two months from the closing date must accept that their application was unsuccessful. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks, vetting, and signing of indemnity forms. A candidate who canvasses for preference will be disqualified. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please send your applications to the Municipal Manager, Setsoto Local Municipality, P O Box 116, Ficksburg 9730. Faxed or e-mailed applications will be automatically disqualified.
Closing date 5 June 2026. before the end of the business day (16h30).
Mrs. NF MALATJIE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
ERRATUM FOR EXTENSION OF BRIEFING SESSION DATE AND CHANGE OF STATUS
T33 AND T34 (2025/2026) APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE REHABILITATION AND RESURFACING OF CBD ROADS IN FICKSBURG AND SENEKAL TOWNS.
This serves to notify all the prospective bidders that the status for the briefing session for the above mentioned 2 projects have been changed to non-compulsory and the date has been extended to Friday, the 15th May 2026, at 11:00, in Ficksburg Town Hall. The bid documents are obtainable as from the 7th May 2026, from Ficksburg Municipal offices.
Mrs. NF Malatjie
Municipal Manager
LABOURER X 3
SETSOTO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
Setsoto Local Municipality, with its seat in Ficksburg, Free State, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. The municipality intends to promote equity through the filling of posts, according to the set Employment Equity targets. Qualified persons, women, and people with disability with the skills and expertise to discharge the duties of the under-mentioned positions are invited to apply. The African Males are encouraged to apply.
DIRECTORATE : ENGINEERING SERVICES
DIVISION : OPERATION & MAINTENANCE (WATER & SEWER)
SECTION : NIGHT SOIL REMOVAL
POSITION : LABOURER X 3
UNIT : CLOCOLAN
SALARY : R 137 636.55 Per Annum (PL 15/4)
REQUIREMENTS: Grade 10. Candidate must have 0-1 year of working experience. Candidates must be healthy and physically fit to perform duties with a sound mind. Candidates must be able to carry out verbal and written instructions.
COMPETENCIES: Candidates must always be punctual in the workplace. Be able to work with other team members. Be able to report any damage and communicate well with others. The candidate should be able to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates must be physically fit and healthy, as well as able to work after normal working hours and during planned hours.
DUTIES: Candidates must perform basic, routine functions and follow basic instructions. Removing buckets from different households and manual functions such as washing buckets and cleaning wash bay.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. LG Motleleng (Recruitment Officer), tel (051) 933 9300
NOTE: Applications must be accompanied by a recently updated CV, as well as certified copies of all qualifications, ID document and two contactable employment referees. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Applicants who do not receive feedback within two months from the closing date must accept that their application was unsuccessful. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks, vetting, and signing of indemnity forms. A candidate who canvasses for preference will be disqualified. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please sent applications to the Municipal Manager, Setsoto Local Municipality,
P O Box 116, Ficksburg 9730. Faxed or e-mailed applications will be automatically disqualified.
Closing date 08 May 2026 before the CLOSE of business day (16h30)
Mrs. NF Malatjie
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER (CLO): RECONSTRUCTION OF 2,5KM SURFACE ROAD AND STORMWATER DRAINAGE IN FICKSBURG/MEQHELENG
SETSOTO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
Advert
COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER (CLO): RECONSTRUCTION OF 2,5KM SURFACE ROAD AND STORMWATER DRAINAGE IN FICKSBURG/MEQHELENG
Setsoto Local Municipality will be implementing a project to Reconstruct 2,5kM Surface Road and Stormwater Drainage in Ficksburg/Meqheleng during the financial year 2025/2026. The contractor Group YWO (Pty) Ltd is currently looking for a suitable CLO with the requirements as stipulated below:
POST : COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER (CLO)
SALARY : R5 500 per month (for the duration of the construction contract)
UNIT : Ficksburg/Meqheleng
JOB PURPOSE : The primary purpose of the job is to ensure that the local community gets maximum benefit from this construction contract through access to labour (skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled) and subcontracting. The CLO must also act as a liaison officer for the contractor, to facilitate information flow to the community and other stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS :
• Must be a residence of Ficksburg/Meqheleng with a Valid South African Identity
• Grade 12 certificate with basic computer literacy.
•Must be able to communicate, read and write in English and Sesotho.
• Must be reliable and accountable & currently unemployed.
• Must know the area of Ficksburg/Meqheleng thoroughly.
• Preferably be a resident of Ficksburg/Meqheleng
• Should be prepared to work under difficult conditions and have skills in conflict resolution.
•Should have an understanding of construction and be able to communicate with contractors and sub-contractors.
• Should not be a contractor.
• Willingness to spend extended periods in the field and work irregular hours.
DUTIES :
• Liaison between the community and the contractor.
• Liaison between the Municipality, the Community and the Contractor.
• Responsible to provide a link between local resources and the contractor.
• Make reference to database of local resources.
• Keep the contractor and the Municipality aware of community affairs and possible dynamics.
• Assist the contractor’s supervisory staff in the management of workers.
• Report monthly to the Municipality, and the community structures with respect to local involvement targeting, training and the equity status of employees.
•Complete the necessary administrative tasks related to implementation of projects.
CLOSING DATE : 07 May 2026 at 12:00 (no late applications will be considered.
Please forward your CV’s and a covering letter indicating the position including a certified copy of your qualification/s and Identity Document to: Setsoto Local Municipality Offices in Ficksburg (Reception).