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Johannes Phumani Phungula Municipality
Budget &
Treasury.
Public resources.
Accountable management.
Planning, managing and reporting on municipal finances to support sustainable services for our communities.
PLAN RESPONSIBLY
MANAGE PRUDENTLY
REPORT TRANSPARENTLY
The role of the office
Financial discipline.
Better public service.
The Budget & Treasury Office coordinates the municipality’s financial planning, budget implementation, revenue and expenditure management, and financial reporting.
Its work connects the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) with the municipal budget, guided by the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), National Treasury requirements and sound internal controls.
PLAN
Align priorities
Connect development priorities to an affordable municipal budget.
MANAGE
Safeguard resources
Monitor revenue, spending, cash flow, assets and liabilities.
REPORT
Account for performance
Provide Council and the public with clear financial reporting.
Core responsibilities
The work behind every rand.
Six connected functions support financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation.
01 / BUDGETING
Budget preparation & implementation
Prepare and monitor the municipality’s operating and capital budgets.
- Align the budget with the Integrated Development Plan.
- Track implementation and review allocations through the budget process.
02 / REPORTING
Financial management & reporting
Maintain financial records and produce reports that support accountability.
- Prepare financial statements within the applicable financial framework.
- Compile monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
03 / REVENUE
Revenue management
Oversee municipal billing, revenue collection and credit control.
- Manage rates, taxes and municipal service charges.
- Administer indigent relief for qualifying households.
04 / EXPENDITURE
Expenditure & procurement
Monitor spending and support proper supply chain management processes.
- Control expenditure within approved budgets.
- Manage payments to suppliers and service providers.
05 / LIQUIDITY
Cash flow & investments
Manage cash availability and the prudent use of municipal funds.
- Oversee municipal bank accounts and cash flow.
- Manage short-term investments within regulatory requirements.
06 / FINANCIAL POSITION
Assets & liabilities
Maintain oversight of municipal assets and financial obligations.
- Maintain the municipal asset register.
- Manage long-term debt and loan repayments.
Transparency & accountability
Understand the financial picture.
Looking for a budget, financial report or policy? Contact the municipality for the relevant document and financial year.
01 / PLANNING
Budgets & implementation
Ask for the municipal budget and related information on how financial resources support development priorities.
02 / ACCOUNTABILITY
Financial statements & reports
Request financial statements or periodic financial reports. Include the financial year or reporting period you need.
03 / GOVERNANCE
Legislation & policies
Read the municipality’s overview of the legal and policy framework that guides governance and procurement.
Make your request specific: include the document name, financial year and the period covered so your enquiry can reach the right team.
Practical support
What do you need help with?
Choose the route that matches your enquiry.
RESIDENTS & ACCOUNT HOLDERS
Municipal accounts
Open the Customer Portal for account access, or contact the municipality if you need assistance.
BILLING & REVENUE
Rates, charges & billing
Direct questions about your municipal account, charges or credit control to the municipality.
HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT
Indigent relief enquiries
Ask the municipality about qualifying criteria, the application process and supporting documents.
SUPPLIERS & SERVICE PROVIDERS
Procurement opportunities
Visit Supply Chain for published tenders and quotations. Follow the requirements in the relevant notice.
Budget & Treasury enquiries
A clear route to assistance.
Contact the municipality and ask to be directed to Budget & Treasury or the team handling your enquiry.
29 Margaret Street, Ixopo
KwaZulu-Natal, 3276