Enock Ndlovu

Municipal Budget Analyst
Non-Delegated municipalities (City of Tshwane, Runstenburg and Mahikeng municipalities)

Key Responsibilities and Achievements

Municipal Budget Performance Assessment

• Evaluated municipal budget submissions.
• Verified data strings against A-Schedule tables approved by municipal councils, to ensure that municipalities comply with the mSCOA.
• Conducted budget funding tool assessments for municipalities, identifying funding gaps and providing actionable recommendations.
• Compiled and presented budget engagement reports and high-level recommendations to municipal stakeholders.

Monitoring and Oversight of Municipal Revenue and Expenditure Management

• Analyzed monthly mSCOA data string strings for municipalities to ensure data credibility.
• Compiled monthly and quarterly assessment reports for municipalities highlighting discrepancies in cash flow, capital budgets, and debtors for improved financial management practices.
• Compiled Section 71 reports for non-delegated municipalities to enhance compliance with Local Government Budget Analysis (LGBA) framework.

Support for Provincial Treasuries

• Assisted in preparing ministerial reports and briefing notes for the Minister and Deputy Minister of Finance, including updates on municipal budget performance.
• Facilitate on-site mSCOA system demonstrations to municipalities to support financial management improvements.
• Developed PowerPoint presentations and reports for key stakeholder engagements, including North West Provincial Treasury MEC Roadshow.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Actively participated in National mSCOA Project Team Meetings, contributing insights on improving data credibility for municipalities.
• Coordinated and provided solutions to frequently asked questions (FAQs) for municipal financial management queries.
• Facilitated weekly FAQ Committee meetings, ensuring consistent communication and resolution of issues.

Key Outcomes

• Enhanced credibility of municipal budgets and data reporting through comprehensive assessments and actionable feedback.
• Supported municipalities in aligning their financial practices with national standards, including mSCOA compliance.
• Strengthened collaborative relationships with municipal stakeholders and Provincial Treasury teams to drive effective financial management and accountability.