Chief Financial Officer REF NO : 3 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 2025 / 3

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department in Pretoria is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial services, supply chain management, and budget performance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a senior managerial role, with qualifications at NQF Level 8 in relevant fields. This role involves ensuring effective governance and strategic planning. Competitive candidates will need to demonstrate strong leadership and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Nyukela certificate and a Grade 12 Certificate.
• Minimum of 8 years in a senior managerial position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and render supply chain management services.
• Compile delegations of authority for financial and procurement matters.
• Monitor the collection of revenue by the Department.
• Ensure good corporate governance.
• Manage budget performance and provide financial support.

Skills

Financial management

Supply chain management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Education

NQF Level 8 in Accounting / Business Administration / Commerce / Supply Chain Management / Public Finance

Job description

Overview

Job title: Chief Financial Officer

REF NO : 3 / 1 / 1 / 1 / 2025 / 3

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: October 06, 2025

Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS), Grade 12 Certificate and minimum qualification at NQF Level 8 in Accounting / Business Administration / Commerce / Supply Chain Management / Public Finance as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior managerial position.

Duties

• Manage and render supply chain management services. Manage demand management plan and acquisition services. Manage logistics, assets and contract management. Ensure that internal procedures and control measures are in place. Provide advice and contribute towards the financial aspects of the strategic planning process of the Department.
• Compile delegations of authority in respect of financial and procurement matters that ensure that the accounting officer approves them. Provide inputs into the formulation of the medium-term objectives, policies, and strategies in support of the strategic and operational plans of the Department. Monitor and oversee the collection of revenue by the Department. Manage governance and assurance management services. Provide timely and accurate financial and operational information necessary for strategic decision making to all Branches.
• Compilation of accurate annual financial statement and timeous submission in accordance with applicable standards and legislative requirements. Good audit outcomes. Responsiveness towards queries from AGSA, Parliament and audit committees. Ensure effective management and implementation of good corporate governance in the department.
• Manage the budget performance services. Manage budget performance. Provide financial performance. Manage state of expenditure. Provide financial and administrative support. Render office service support. Provide supply chain support. Facilitate, coordinates and administer projects.
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