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Managing Revenue and Expenditure

Original price was: R3,450.00.Current price is: R2,450.00.

14 October 2026

Course Objectives – (SAQA ID 116342)

The objective of this programme is to equip municipal financial managers and finance officials with the knowledge and practical skills required to apply effective revenue management principles within a municipal environment. The course focuses on strengthening the ability of participants to enhance revenue collection, improve financial sustainability, and support informed decision-making related to municipal finances.

Revenue management is a critical component of municipal financial sustainability. Municipalities rely on revenue from property rates, service charges, grants, and other sources to fund service delivery and infrastructure development. Effective revenue management ensures that municipalities are able to generate sufficient income to meet their operational and development obligations.

Through this programme, participants will develop a deeper understanding of revenue policies, billing processes, debtor management, and revenue collection strategies. The course also strengthens the ability of financial managers to analyse revenue performance and provide strategic insights that influence municipal leadership when making financial and service delivery decisions.

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Course format: Face to face and online attendance

How to use revenue enhancement knowledge to influence decisions at the boardroom table

Master the governance, risk and assurance activities around revenue enhancement

Best practice frameworks

National Treasury best practices | Integrated risk and control | Automated debt collection | Automated metering | GIS | Valuations

Duration

12 hours, with a portfolio of evidence to be submitted.  LGSETA competency certificate issued if completed successfully

Course Objectives

  1. Understand the role of revenue management in ensuring municipal financial sustainability and service delivery.
  2. Apply principles and processes for effective billing, revenue collection, and debtor management within municipalities.
  3. Strengthen revenue management systems to ensure accurate billing and improved revenue recovery.
  4. Analyse municipal revenue streams to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve financial performance.
  5. Support municipal leadership in making informed financial decisions related to revenue generation and financial planning.
  6. Promote accountability and transparency in municipal revenue management processes.
  7. Strengthen financial governance by ensuring compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.