Chief Financial Officer

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

Job summary

A public weather service organization in Gauteng is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead strategic financial and commercial efforts. The role demands proficiency in financial regulation compliance, specifically GRAP and PFMA, along with a strong capacity for risk management. The incumbent will establish and monitor financial goals while ensuring long-term sustainability through self-funding mechanisms. This is an impactful role offering opportunities for significant leadership within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial leadership and management.
• Strong understanding of GRAP and PFMA compliance.
• Ability to set and track financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Financial and SCM matters.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Assess financial 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 in terms of the South African Weather Service Act (No. 8 of ).

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 /

Closing date : 18 Dec : 30