Chief Financial Officer

Communicate Finance; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected public sector organization is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic leadership in financial governance. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of senior management experience in a PFMA-governed environment, strong capabilities in financial strategy and compliance, along with excellent analytical and communication skills. This is a full-time role based in Paarl, offering a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in a PFMA-governed environment.
• Minimum 10 years senior or executive management experience.
• Strong capability in financial strategy governance compliance and multi-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Finance and Corporate Services.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and audit processes.
• Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury regulations, GRAP, and governance best practices.

Skills

General Management

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) with SAICA registration

Job description

Reference : CTF021792-HAY-1

A respected public sector organisation is seeking a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its Corporate Services portfolio and strengthen its financial governance and operational capabilities. This executive role requires a strategic ethical leader with deep expertise in PFMA-regulated environments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Finance and Corporate Services ensuring integrated efficient and compliant operations
• Oversee financial planning budgeting forecasting reporting and audit processes
• Ensure compliance with PFMA Treasury regulations GRAP the Companies Act and governance best practices
• Lead supply chain asset management ICT and related support functions
• Strengthen internal controls risk management payroll accuracy and procurement compliance
• Manage funding arrangements working capital and organisational financial sustainability
• Support executive decision-making through financial insights and scenario analysis
• Lead people management performance talent development and organisational capability building
• Represent the organisation in stakeholder partner and funding engagements

Skills & Experience

Minimum 10 years experience in a PFMA-governed environment

Minimum 10 years senior or executive management experience

Strong capability in financial strategy governance compliance and multi-functional leadership

Excellent communication analytical and stakeholder engagement skills

High integrity sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively under pressure

Qualification

Chartered Accountant (CA) with SAICA registration.

Please send your resume to quoting Ref : CTF021792.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Key Skills

• General Management
• Access Control
• Interior
• Administration Support
• Client Services
• Computing

Package & Remuneration

R- R- Annually

Vacancy : 1