Chief Financial Officer

The South African Weather Service (SAWS); Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic leadership in financial, commercial, and supply chain matters. The ideal candidate will ensure long-term sustainability by assessing financial risks and compliance with legal standards. Responsibilities include setting financial goals and managing budgets proactively. This role is crucial to the organization’s mandate and its ability to self-fund. Closing date for applications is 18 Dec 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Financial, Commercial, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.
• Ensure the organization delivers on its mandate and generates self-funding mechanisms.
• Assess financial and commercial risks and opportunities.

Job description

Declaration

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a Section 3(a) public entity under the Ministry of Water and Environmental Affairs and is governed by a Board of Directors. The company became a public entity on 15 July 2001 in terms of the South African Weather Service Act (No. 8 of 2001). It is an authoritative voice for weather and climate forecasting in South Africa and as a member of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) it complies with international meteorological standards.

As an Aviation Meteorological Authority, SAWS is designated by the state to provide weather services to the aviation industry, marine and a range of other identified clients and to fulfil a range of international obligations of the government of South Africa. SAWS is also the official provider of weather and climate information for the South African public and for commerce.

Chief Financial Officer

To provide strategic leadership in terms of all Financial, Commercial, Marketing and Supply Chain Management (SCM) matters at the South African Weather Service (SAWS), to ensure that the organisation delivers on its mandate and generates self‑funding mechanisms for long‑term sustainability. The incumbent must assess the financial, commercial risks and opportunities, and is responsible for setting and tracking financial, commercial and marketing goals, objectives and budgets on a proactive basis, while ensuring compliance with GRAP, the PFMA and all other related legislative prescripts.

Reference #: WS04/122025
Closing date: 18 Dec 2025 23:30

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