The Municipality
Budget & treasury
office Department
Ubuhlebezwe Municipality
The Budget & Treasury Office is a critical component of Ubuhlebezwe Municipality, ensuring sound financial management, fiscal discipline, and transparent resource allocation to support sustainable service delivery.This office plays a pivotal role in budget formulation, financial planning, expenditure control, and revenue management, aligning municipal operations with legislative frameworks such as the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
Treasury Overview
The Treasury section of Ubuhlebezwe Municipality plays a vital role in ensuring sound financial management and fiscal responsibility. This department is responsible for preparing and managing the municipality’s budget and financial reports, providing a transparent overview of how public funds are allocated and spent. The following key documents are integral to our financial governance:
Chief Financial Officer:
Ms. S Sityata
Ms. S Sityata is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Ubuhlebezwe Municipality, where she holds a critical leadership position in managing the financial health and sustainability of the organization. With extensive expertise in financial management, accounting, and strategic planning, Ms. Sityata is responsible for overseeing the municipality’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving sound fiscal policies.
In her role as CFO, Ms. Sityata manages budgeting, financial reporting, revenue collection, and expenditure control, ensuring that Ubuhlebezwe’s resources are allocated efficiently to support service delivery and community development. She plays a key role in providing strategic financial guidance to the executive team and council, helping to shape the municipality’s long-term financial planning and decision-making processes.
Our Focus
Economic Development and Employment Creation
Health & Social Welfare
Education and Youth Development
Safety and Disaster Management
Policies
Community and social policies are essential frameworks that guide the planning and implementation of services designed to improve the well-being of residents. These policies ensure equitable access to resources, promote sustainable development, and address socio-economic challenges. Ubuhlebezwe Municipality is committed to developing and adhering to these policies to foster a resilient, inclusive, and thriving community.
Support services that include
Formulates the municipal budget (operational and capital budgets).
Ensures alignment with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
Monitors budget execution and adjusts allocations as needed.
Prepares financial statements in line with MFMA (Municipal Finance Management Act).
Ensures compliance with National Treasury regulations.
Submits monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Oversees billing and collection of municipal revenue (rates, taxes, service charges).
Implements credit control policies for debt recovery.
Manages indigent relief programs (subsidies for qualifying households)
Approves and monitors municipal spending.
Ensures proper supply chain management (SCM) processes.
Manages payments to suppliers and service providers.
Manages municipal bank accounts and liquidity.
Oversees short-term investments in compliance with regulations.
Maintains the municipal asset register.
Manages long-term debt and loan repayments.