Chief Financial Officer

CA Financial Appointments; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established logistics business is seeking a CFO to oversee the full financial function across multiple regions. The role requires a hands-on, strategic leader who will drive performance and sustainability. Candidates should be CA(SA) registered with a minimum of 7 years post-article experience and industry exposure in logistics or related fields. The position offers executive-level exposure in an on-site but flexible working environment and requires fluent proficiency in Afrikaans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years post-article experience.
• Industry exposure within logistics, supply chain, manufacturing or agriculture preferred.
• Strong analytical and systems capability.
• Strong analytical and systems capabilities.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Fluent proficiency in Afrikaans is essential.
• Willingness to travel within South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage company structures and the full financial function.
• Lead reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes.
• Provide strategic financial insight to improve operational efficiencies and support business growth.
• Manage working capital and cash flow across multiple warehouses and transport hubs.
• Strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Liaise with tax advisors and internal departments.
• Contribute to commercial and operational decision-making.
• CA(SA) registered.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic financial insight

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fluent proficiency in Afrikaans

Travel willingness

Afrikaans fluency

Education

CA(SA) registration

MBA or Masters in Tax

Masters in Tax

Job description

NOTE - Suitably qualified candidates in Gauteng and Cape Town will be considered for the role.

We are recruiting a CFO on behalf of a well-established logistics business. Our client has a strong national footprint, multiple warehouses and transport hubs, an established fleet, and a growing international component.

This position requires a hands-on yet strategic financial leader who is comfortable operating within a dynamic, owner-led environment. The successful candidate will oversee the full financial function across multiple regions and work closely with operational leadership to drive performance, structure, and financial sustainability.

This is best suited to a high-calibre professional who enjoys being embedded in the business, not just operating from a purely corporate or head-office perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage company structures and the full financial function
• Lead reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes
• Provide strategic financial insight to improve operational efficiencies and support business growth
• Manage working capital and cash flow across multiple warehouses and transport hubs
• Strengthen financial controls and governance frameworks
• Liaise with tax advisors and internal departments
• Contribute to commercial and operational decision-making
• CA(SA) registered
• MBA or Masters in Tax advantageous
• Minimum 7 years post-article experience
• Industry exposure within logistics, supply chain, manufacturing or agriculture preferred
• Strong analytical and systems capability
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Fluent proficiency in Afrikaans (essential)
• Willing to travel within South Africa if needed

The Environment

• On-site but flexible working environment
• Strong leadership culture
• Executive-level exposure and influence

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. Please keep and eye on our website and LinkedIn for other suitable roles.