CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: REFS/057042 Branch: Finance

This position is for a Chief Financial Officer within the Finance branch of a provincial government department, based at the head office in Johannesburg. As a senior management service (SMS) role, the incumbent will provide strategic financial leadership across the entire organisation, ensuring that the department operates within the framework of sound financial governance, legislative compliance, and robust internal control systems. The post is graded under an occupation-specific dispensation and offers an all-inclusive remuneration package that includes a basic salary, a flexible portion structured according to applicable rules, and the state’s contribution to the pension fund. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of assuming duty, in line with SMS performance management requirements.

To qualify, applicants must hold a postgraduate qualification at NQF level 7 in Accounting, Financial Management, Management Accounting, Finance, or Auditing, coupled with at least five years of experience at a senior managerial level within the financial, management accounting, or related field. A valid driver’s licence is essential, and candidates must also have completed the Nyukela Senior Management Pre-entry certificate, endorsed by the National School of Government, with the certificate submitted prior to appointment. The role demands extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, the Modified Cash Standard and public sector accounting, budgeting, costing, financial modelling, audit and compliance management, infrastructure financial management, and financial systems such as BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL, SCOA, and GPDRT. Furthermore, familiarity with relevant public service prescripts, service level agreements, the Division of Revenue Act, and procurement frameworks including PPPFA and the Preferential Procurement Regulations is required. Strong skills in strategic management, project management, business performance management, change management, stakeholder relations, analytical thinking, policy formulation, financial management, problem solving, and report writing are also essential for success.

The core duties of the Chief Financial Officer include overseeing the strategic financial direction of the department, driving innovation in financial processes, and maintaining effective internal control systems. The role involves promoting good corporate governance and ensuring full compliance with financial policies, legislation, and regulations. The incumbent will manage financial accounting and reporting, lead the budgeting process, management accounting, and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, and oversee supply chain management services. Additionally, the position carries responsibility for managing human, financial, and asset resources across the branch.

This department is committed to advancing employment equity and will prioritise candidates whose appointment promotes representativeness in terms of race, gender, and disability. Preference will be given to females and persons with disabilities. All shortlisted candidates will undergo a technical exercise and an interview, followed by psychometric assessments for the top three candidates. Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for having them evaluated by SAQA, and the department reserves the right not to appoint. Candidates who do not receive feedback within three months should consider their applications unsuccessful.