Chief Financial Officer REF NO : CFO / FIN / 2025 / 04-1P

The Government Pensions Administration Agency; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Gauteng seeks a Senior Financial Manager to oversee strategic financial management and ensure compliance with legislation. The role involves formulating business strategies, managing financial processes, and building stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial management within the financial services industry and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• At least 6 – 10 years of Financial Management experience, with 5 years at Senior Management level.
• Experience in Financial Services, especially Employees Benefits and Pension Fund.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and oversee strategic plans and business objectives.
• Manage financial processes, including budgeting and corporate governance.
• Build strategic relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial Management

Strategic Capability

Service Delivery Innovation

Client Orientation

People Management

Communication Skills

Education

B Degree / B Tech qualification (NQF 7)

CA (SA) or CIMA

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : June 13, 2025

Requirements :

• A relevant B Degree / B Tech qualification (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA in Finance / Business Management or related field. A qualified CA (SA), CIMA, or similar professional qualification will be an advantage.
• At least 6 – 10 years of Financial Management experience, with five (5) years at a Senior Management level. Proven track record as Programme Head / Business Head.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry, especially Employees Benefits, Pension Fund, and Retirement Benefits Administration, will be a distinct advantage. Skills in strategic capability, service delivery innovation, client orientation, customer focus, people management, and empowerment.
• Programme and project management, change management, outstanding communication skills (verbal, written, presentation), and knowledge management.

Duties :

• Formulate and oversee the implementation of strategic plans, including developing effective short, medium, and long-term operating strategies for the programme.
• Oversee the development, delivery, and achievement of business plans and budgets.
• Develop management effectiveness and leadership strategies, aligning plans to meet business needs and objectives.
• Implement and maintain relevant policies, standard operating procedures, guidelines, and processes to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Build strategic relationships with stakeholders, providing advice on benefits administration and ensuring good governance and legislative compliance.
• Analyze service delivery gaps, define operational measures, and implement remedial strategies to improve performance.
• Represent the organization at relevant forums and committees.
• Identify and mitigate risks, analyze trends, and forecast future developments.
• Manage financial and investment processes, including budgeting, financial control, and corporate governance.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Board and committees, manage cash flows, and oversee investment accounting functions.
• Oversee beneficiary tracing for claim processing of unclaimed benefits and manage supply chain processes, including procurement and SLA monitoring.
• Ensure effective committee operations, procurement policies, and resource management.
• Coordinate financial administration, monitor budgets, and manage staff resources.
• Develop a high-performance culture emphasizing professionalism and integrity to ensure quality service delivery.