CFO

About the position

• Honours Degree in Accounting or equivalent (NQF 8)
• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) qualification
• At least eight (8) years' experience in financial leadership, including a minimum of three (3) years as a Chief Financial Officer and five (5) years at senior management level, with exposure to public or private sector.
• Executive Financial Leadership: Proven track record of providing financial leadership at Board and Executive Committee level.
• Financial Planning & Reporting: Budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of Annual Financial Statements (GRAP/IFRS, PFMA).
• Governance, Risk & Compliance: Extensive experience in internal controls, audits, PFMA/Treasury compliance, and enterprise risk management.
• Supply Chain & Asset Management: Oversee SCM processes, procurement planning, and bid committees.
• People & Stakeholder Leadership: Leading finance team, managing labour relations, and engaging stakeholders (Board, Treasury, AGSA, donors, unions).
• Technology & Innovation: Use of ERP/financial systems, driving digital finance and process improvements.
• IFRS and GRAP financial reporting standards and their practical application.
• Corporate governance frameworks, the Companies Act, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and other prescripts applicable to Schedule 3A entities.

Desired Skills:

• Financial Management
• GRAP
• IFRS
• Governance
• Risk
• Stakeholder

Desired Work Experience:

• More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Honours