Business, Commerce and Management Studies Public Administration

Municipal Cash Investment Management Techniques South African Statutes Training

SAQA US 116346 | NQF 6 | Credits 10 | Duration 7 Days
From $1,523 per delegate

Description

This course equips municipal finance professionals with the techniques and statutory knowledge required to manage cash investments in compliance with South African legislation. Participants will learn to apply the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), relevant treasury regulations, and prudent investment practices to optimize returns while ensuring liquidity and risk mitigation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply the principles of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and relevant treasury regulations to cash investment decisions.
  • Analyze municipal cash flow patterns to determine short-term and long-term investment horizons.
  • Evaluate investment instruments (e.g., fixed deposits, treasury bills, money market funds) for suitability, risk, and return.
  • Implement internal controls and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Demonstrate the ability to compile investment policies and strategies aligned with municipal financial guidelines.
  • Assess the impact of interest rate movements and economic factors on municipal cash investments.

Target Audience

This course is designed for municipal finance officers, treasury managers, budget analysts, and internal auditors responsible for cash management and investment decisions within South African municipalities.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to Municipal Cash Investment Management and Regulatory Framework

Objectives:
• Understand the importance of cash investment management for municipalities.
• Identify the key South African statutes governing municipal cash investments.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of municipal officials in cash management.
• Describe the principles of transparency, accountability, and risk management in municipal investments.

Topics:
• Overview of municipal finance and cash management.
• Introduction to the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and its implications.
• Relevant sections of the Constitution and local government legislation.
• Roles of the CFO, treasury, and council in investment decisions.
• Basic principles of liquidity, safety, and yield.
• Case examples of municipal investment failures and lessons learned.

Day 2: Legal Framework and Compliance Requirements

Objectives:
• Interpret the MFMA regulations on permissible investments.
• Apply the Government Gazette notices on investment instruments.
• Understand the role of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and National Treasury.
• Identify reporting and disclosure requirements for municipal investments.

Topics:
• Detailed analysis of MFMA sections 13, 14, 15, and 16 on investments.
• Regulations on investment of surplus funds.
• Approved investment instruments: fixed deposits, treasury bills, bonds, etc.
• Compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) for municipalities.
• Reporting to National Treasury and the Auditor-General.
• Consequences of non-compliance and penalties.

Day 3: Investment Instruments and Risk Assessment

Objectives:
• Differentiate between various investment instruments available to municipalities.
• Assess risk and return profiles of each instrument.
• Calculate yields and effective interest rates.
• Understand credit risk, market risk, and liquidity risk.

Topics:
• Money market instruments: call accounts, fixed deposits, negotiable certificates of deposit.
• Capital market instruments: government bonds, municipal bonds, corporate bonds.
• Repurchase agreements (repos) and commercial paper.
• Risk assessment methodologies: credit ratings, duration, and liquidity analysis.
• Yield calculations: simple interest, compound interest, and effective annual rate.
• Matching investment horizons with cash flow needs.

Day 4: Investment Policies and Strategy Development

Objectives:
• Develop an investment policy framework for a municipality.
• Align investment strategies with municipal cash flow forecasts.
• Incorporate legal constraints and risk tolerance into policy.
• Establish internal controls and approval procedures.

Topics:
• Components of an investment policy: objectives, scope, delegation, and reporting.
• Cash flow forecasting techniques: short-term and medium-term.
• Strategic asset allocation vs. tactical decisions.
• Diversification and concentration limits.
• Internal controls: segregation of duties, authorization limits, and audits.
• Sample investment policy document review.

Day 5: Implementation and Operational Management

Objectives:
• Execute investment transactions in compliance with policy.
• Manage banking arrangements and cash concentration.
• Monitor investment performance and rebalance portfolios.
• Handle maturities and reinvestment decisions.

Topics:
• Setting up bank accounts and investment accounts.
• Dealing with counterparties: banks, brokers, and asset managers.
• Transaction processing and settlement.
• Performance measurement: benchmarking and return calculations.
• Rebalancing strategies based on market conditions.
• Managing liquidity for operational needs.

Day 6: Reporting, Monitoring, and Audit

Objectives:
• Prepare investment reports for management and council.
• Implement monitoring systems for compliance and performance.
• Understand audit requirements and common findings.
• Address corrective actions and improvements.

Topics:
• Monthly and quarterly reporting: format, content, and frequency.
• Compliance monitoring: automated alerts and manual checks.
• Performance dashboards and KPIs.
• Role of internal audit and external auditors.
• Common audit findings on municipal investments.
• Remedial actions and continuous improvement plans.

Day 7: Case Studies, Practical Exercises, and Assessment

Objectives:
• Apply knowledge to real-world municipal investment scenarios.
• Critically evaluate investment decisions and outcomes.
• Demonstrate competence through a capstone exercise.
• Prepare for unit standard assessment.

Topics:
• Case studies: successful and problematic municipal investments.
• Group exercise: developing an investment strategy for a mock municipality.
• Presentation and peer review of strategies.
• Mock audit and compliance check.
• Review of key concepts and Q&A.
• Unit standard assessment preparation and final assessment.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

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