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Nozipho Belina Molikoe

Bloemfontein

Summary

I have 19 years work experience, 16 years in government senior management positions and 3 years in private sector. Through the years I developed a sound knowledge and understanding of government policies, legislation as well as regulations. The experience extents from Local municipalities, Provincial and National departments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Acting Chief Financial Officer

Dep of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affa
12.2024 - Current
  • Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software and automation techniques.
  • Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
  • Negotiated favorable credit terms with banks for increased borrowing capacity and reduced interest expenses.
  • Advised Board of Directors on strategic financial matters, providing insightful recommendations backed by thorough analysis.

Chief Financial Officer

Department of Human Settlements
12.2015 - Current
  • Establish and maintain appropriate systems and policies to ensure effective and efficient management of resources
  • Support the Head of Department and other senior managers in execution of their functions in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
  • Manage the financial and provisioning (Supply Chain Management) administration functions of the department
  • Manage a departmental budget of R1.4 billion
  • Advise the Head of the Department with strategic matters that have financial implications
  • Formulate creative solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and efficiency in the service delivery
  • Coordinate and Manage the internal as well as external audit processes (AGSA Regulatory Audits)
  • Act as the Head of department as and when required
  • Reduced the Qualification paragraphs during the 2016/17 Audit by the Auditor-General from 4 paragraphs to 1 paragraph
  • Obtained Unqualified audit opinion for 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2023/24 financial years
  • Implemented internal controls which improved the overall Compliance monitored by the Provincial Treasury in the department

Director Local Government Budget Analysis

National Treasury
09.2011 - 03.2014
  • Budget analyst: Responsible for Gauteng municipalities (2 Metros namely; City of Tshwane; Ekurhuleni and 9 delegated as well as the 45 delegated municipalities in Eastern Cape (for a period of eight months)
  • Budget preparation and support: Provide guidance to municipalities during the annual budget preparation processes, assess the annual tabled budget of non-delegated municipalities and compile assessment reports
  • Budget implementation and monitoring: Monitor trends in municipal revenue and expenditure on a monthly basis and contribute to the verification of information contained in the monthly and quarterly budget statements and reports prior to publication
  • Intergovernmental co-ordination: Coordinate the collection of budget and financial data for the annual publications and provide support and advice to sector departments in dealing with municipal budget and finance related matters
  • Financial management and Budget Reform: Promote effective financial management in the local sphere of government
  • Provide support, guidance and monitor implementation of the MFMA at municipal level
  • Oversee Local Government Budget Reform Agenda and the implementation of the new budget formats
  • Provide training to municipalities and provincial treasuries
  • Prepared the 2013 State of Local Government Finances and Financial Management Report
  • Presented the Municipal Financial Performance report at the joint Budget Forum and Budget Council committee which comprised of the Finance Minister, Deputy Minister, Finance MECs and Provincial Treasury Head of Departments and other senior managers

Senior Finance Manager

Ngwathe Local Municipality
07.2007 - 08.2011
  • Budget compilation as well as conducting public participation processes
  • Expenditure and Revenue Management, Financial reporting, Payroll management, assist in the compilation of the financial statements and co-ordinating the External Regulatory audit by the Auditor-General
  • Appointed as Acting Chief Financial Officer for a period of 8 months
  • Stabilised the finances of the municipality and introduced internal controls
  • Drafted payment arrangement plan for municipality’s biggest creditors and managed to honour the agreed upon payments
  • Achieved timeous payment of employee salaries

Trainee Accountant

Moores Rowland / Mazars
02.2004 - 06.2007
  • Was a senior manager in the following auditees audits namely; Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, Department of Tourism, Environmental and Economic Affairs, The Bargaining Council for the Building Industry, Ngwathe Local Municipality, Department of Education

Education

National Diploma - Cost and Management

Central University of Technology Free State
Bloemfontein
04-2002

B Com Honours - Accounting

University of Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa

Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management - Public Management

Regenesys Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019

Advanced Project Management -

Free State University
Bloemfontein, South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2019

Master’s Degree - Administration in Public Management and Policy

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
09-2023

Ph.D. - Public Administration

North West University
North West
04.2024 - Current

Skills

  • Strategic planning and leadership
  • Project management and Audit coordination
  • Organisational design and development
  • Human capital development (Mentoring)
  • Budget compilation, analysis and Cash management
  • Financial management and Reporting

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 800720 0487 087
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African

Timeline

Acting Chief Financial Officer

Dep of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affa
12.2024 - Current

Ph.D. - Public Administration

North West University
04.2024 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management - Public Management

Regenesys Business School
01.2019 - 12.2019

Advanced Project Management -

Free State University
01.2019 - 12.2019

Chief Financial Officer

Department of Human Settlements
12.2015 - Current

Director Local Government Budget Analysis

National Treasury
09.2011 - 03.2014

Senior Finance Manager

Ngwathe Local Municipality
07.2007 - 08.2011

Trainee Accountant

Moores Rowland / Mazars
02.2004 - 06.2007

National Diploma - Cost and Management

Central University of Technology Free State

B Com Honours - Accounting

University of Free State

Master’s Degree - Administration in Public Management and Policy

University of Pretoria
Nozipho Belina Molikoe