Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract: Five-Year Fixed-Term Executive Contract

About the Opportunity

A leading national public sector organisation is seeking to appoint a highly accomplished and strategic finance executive to serve as Executive Manager: Financial & Administrative Services (Chief Financial Officer).

Reporting as a key member of the Executive Management Team, the successful candidate will provide strategic financial leadership, drive organisational performance, ensure sound governance, and oversee financial sustainability across a complex and multifaceted operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful incumbent will be responsible for:

• Contributing as a member of the Executive Management Team and shaping organisational strategy.

• Developing and implementing the organisation's financial strategy.

• Providing strategic leadership for financial planning, budgeting, treasury, accounting, revenue management, financial reporting, and performance monitoring.

• Ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements.

• Leading the preparation and submission of annual financial statements, management reports, and statutory returns.

• Establishing and maintaining effective financial governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

• Overseeing operational and capital budget management to maximise utilisation of financial resources.

• Managing organisational cash flow and liquidity requirements.

• Driving effective debtor management and revenue collection.

• Ensuring efficient administration and oversight of grant funding and compliance requirements.

• Overseeing facilities management and infrastructure-related financial oversight.

• Managing relationships with internal and external auditors and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.

• Leading organisational financial transformation, systems enhancement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Building a high-performance culture through leadership, talent development, accountability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)).

• Honours Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field (NQF Level 8).

• A relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years' experience within a financial management environment.

• At least 10 years' senior management experience.

• Minimum of 5 years' experience serving in a Chief Financial Officer role.

• Proven experience as CFO within a large public sector organisation or similarly complex environment.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic financial leadership, governance, risk management, and organisational performance management.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, GRAP, PFMA, budgeting, internal controls, asset management, and audit requirements.

• Exceptional strategic and commercial acumen.

• Advanced analytical and decision-making capability.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

• Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams.

• High levels of integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership.

• The ability to inspire vision, build organisational capability, and drive sustainable performance.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills.