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Scientific, Research & Development. Job category: Directors and Chief Executives. Location: Randburg. Contract: Fixed Term Contract. Remuneration: Market Related. EE position: Yes

Introduction Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Group Chief Financial Officer.

The successful candidate will be responsible to provide strategic and financial leadership in a commercial, profitable, and sustainable manner.

The role is accountable for directing Mintek's financial affairs, including oversight of Finance Division, Campus Management Support (CMS) Division and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Division, ensuring these enable Mintek's strategy through operational efficiency, digital transformation, and effective infrastructure stewardship.

Mintek invites all suitably qualified candidates to apply.

Strategic Leadership: Accountable to foster a culture of financial excellence.

Lead a sustainable partnership between finance and all divisional areas.

Provide strategic leadership and advice to the leadership of the organisation and the Board to respond to the ever changing and complex financial and economic landscape.

Be the leading integrator and navigator for Mintek to facilitate Mintek value creation to ensure Mintek strategy integrates economic, environmental, and social factors at all levels of decision‑making.

Develop and ensure the implementation of sound operational, commercial, and financial strategies to ensure the growth of Mintek's revenue and profitability.

Create an environment for Mintek to succeed and manage outputs.

Leads and promotes transformation agenda and enhances BBBEE positioning of Mintek. Ensures that Clusters are provided with key strategic information and KPIs necessary to fulfil their responsibilities and statutory obligations and to drive financial growth and sustainability.

Communicates effectively and enforces high performance culture at all levels to foster growth and encourage development.

Ensure that there are proper policies, systems, and procedures to develop and grow the management and leadership capabilities in the organisation.

Creating strategic vision / developing strategy for sustainable success. Ensure that there are sound operational, commercial and financial strategies to grow the Mintek environment and impact the organisation.

Lead financial analysis and related efforts in support of corporate development and investment opportunities.

Ensure financial sustainability of the Organisation by directing investments in the key strategic areas. Provide mechanisms to foster innovation in research and technology environments relevant to industry.

Steer the creation of strategic pathways focusing on sustainability in the mining environment.

Lead the development and implementation of short‑term, medium, and long‑term growth strategic goals.

Develop and maintain an effective financial operating model and the associated structure to achieve growth.

Supply Chain Management: Ensures that fit‑for‑purpose Supply Chain policies and procedures are developed, maintained and applied.

Ensure that all supply chain activities are effectively coordinated and optimised, from planning, sourcing, production, logistics, order fulfilment, and to the end customer.

Ensure effective SCM to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Govern the implementation of internal controls mechanism and anti‑corruption measures.

High standard of professional ethics must be promoted and maintained.

Ensures that Mintek has the necessary systems and processes to eliminate needless irregular and wasteful expenditure.

Financial management and monitoring: Accountable for Financial Modelling and Analysis to ensure Financial Sustainability.

Ensure credibility of finance team and function by providing timely and accurate comparative financial performance reports, analysis of budgets and financial forecasts and profitability analysis, cash flow management / planning, and development and management both immediate and longer‑term financing strategy and on‑going management.

Accountable to perform regular analyses of business operations and enhancing current business practices.

Ensure proper management of the assets, working capital and liabilities for the Organisation.

Accountable for assessing, evaluating, and reporting on staff as well as key business indicators.

Leads the achievement of budget revenue, margins and profitability measures as approved by the Board to maximise returns to shareholders.

Responsible to report to Exco and the Mintek Board and its committees about trends, challenges and opportunities and make recommendations for continuous improvements.

Accountable for driving the implementation of an effective financial management system for the whole organisation.

Accountable for the strategic leadership, resource planning, and operational effectiveness of Campus Management Services to ensure the infrastructure supports a high‑performing research and innovation environment.

Oversee the development and implementation of integrated facilities and infrastructure plans aligned to organisational strategy and sustainability goals.

Accountable to ensure optimal utilisation, maintenance, and life‑cycle management of physical assets including buildings, utilities, and research support infrastructure.

Accountable to promote health, safety, and environmental compliance across all campus operations.

Oversee the implementation of green building principles and sustainable campus operations, including energy efficiency, waste management, and water conservation initiatives.

Oversee the establishment of performance metrics and service delivery standards for CMS to support internal customer satisfaction and institutional excellence.

Provide strategic guidance for the procurement and contracting of facilities‑related services, ensuring value for money, compliance, and transformation imperatives.

Foster collaboration between CMS and scientific, support, and administrative clusters to enhance the user experience and operational responsiveness.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Leadership: Provide strategic direction for the ICT function, ensuring alignment with Mintek's digital transformation agenda and operational excellence.

Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of ICT systems that support core business processes, scientific research, and organisational agility.

Champion innovation in digital solutions, including cloud computing, automation, and data analytics to support Mintek's competitiveness and strategic growth.

Ensure robust cybersecurity governance, data integrity, and business continuity planning in line with national and global best practices.

Oversee the development of an enterprise‑wide digital strategy that enables collaboration, knowledge management, and future‑proofing of ICT infrastructure.

Oversee the adoption of ERP and other enterprise systems that enhance decision‑making, integration, and operational efficiency.

Oversee the establishment and monitoring of ICT service level agreements (SLAs), governance frameworks, and performance indicators to ensure reliable and secure ICT operations.

Oversee the development of talent and capability within the ICT team to meet evolving organisational and technological demands.

People and Planning: Ensure Mintek is adequately resourced with the right skills at all levels in areas of responsibility.

Ensure the development of a succession plan for the areas of responsibility. Ensure alignment between Mintek's strategy and the needs of the market cascade down to all the clusters.

Optimises staff utilisation and development by applying policies and procedures.

Monitors and manages performance to clearly communicated expectations.

Governance, Compliance and Risk Management: Oversee the development and enforcement of policies that will improve the operational effectiveness of the company.

Keep under review the integrity of all control systems and management processes including risk management.

Lead the identification of business risks and put in place proper systems to enhance business, statutory and regulatory requirements.

Support a safe working environment through providing structures fostering best business practice with regards to quality and safety.

Balance the aspects of conformance and performance, ensuring that Mintek conducts itself in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Govern the implementation of internal controls mechanism and anti‑corruption measures.

Mitigates financial risk to the Group, protecting the organisation against threats and supporting ongoing success by identifying, assessing and managing potential risks, developing and implementing risk management plans. Ensure compliance with legislative frameworks such as PFMA, Treasury Regulations, constitutions, etc and all relevant laws.

Ensure adherence to all Mintek's policies and ethics.

High standards of professional ethics must be promoted and maintained.

Relationship Building and Management: Lead effective engagement with stakeholders to understand issues and develop relationships, in particular clients and customers, employees, governments and regulators, business partners, special interest groups who have legitimate concerns or involvement and the communities in which the company operates.

Actively participate in stakeholder engagements and influence current topics.

Align strategies and work focus on stakeholder priorities and executing the organisational mandate.

Provide direct stakeholders such as shareholders and employees with clear objectives and targets to achieve their goals.

Support stakeholders through provision of services and relevant information feeds.

Lead investor relations activities that enable Mintek to achieve optimum value.

Establish and develop relations with internal and external strategic stakeholders.

Facilitate the understanding of the performance of Mintek's and its business units.

Reporting: Ensure that the following is undertaken in accordance with agreed standards and ready for presentation to relevant committees: Statutory Reporting including but not limited to all tax returns. Financial Statements and Regulatory Reporting. New Regulatory and Accounting Developments. Accountable to report on the financial health of Mintek to the board at regular intervals. Oversee the compilation of Annual Financial Statements for distribution to the Board. Responsible for the content of the financial information contained in the Integrated Annual Report and ensure that it complies with all regulatory requirements. Provide monthly and quarterly reports for all areas of responsibility to the Leadership of the organisation and the Board.

Registered and Certified Chartered Accountant (CA) with SAICA.

Relevant Postgraduate tertiary qualification and professional registration (NQF Level 9) - MBA or MCOM. PREREQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS: BCOM Accounting or equivalent degree in finance related field. Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting or equivalent in finance related field.

Ideal Requirements: PHD in relevant field.

A minimum of 10 years' previous experience in a senior role in a Finance Department demonstrated excellence in the workplace, is essential.

A minimum of 5 years' experience at an executive level overseeing Facilities Management Services and ICT strategy, including digital transformation, infrastructure planning, cyber‑security, and operational delivery within a complex or research‑driven organisation.

At least 5 years' experience in management / coordination and leadership of senior staff members is essential.

Significant relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Experience in managing people.

Track record in managing finance in reputed organisations.

Experience in national and international business engagement and operations management.

Knowledge of industry regulations. Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, constitutions, and legislative frameworks. Deep knowledge of one or more discipline sectors in the cluster. Knowledge of accounting standards and reporting requirements. Knowledge of ethics and professional codes. Knowledge of business and operational models in R&D environments. Familiarity with systems (Financial, CMS, ICT).

Skills / Abilities: Management Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Develop annual budgets, Interpret financial data, reports and trends, Excellent numerical and quantitative skills, Excellent communication and presentation skills, Strategic thinking and planning, Multi‑tasking, Performance monitoring and reporting, Financial modelling and scenario planning.

Strategic development and implementation.