Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

Contract: Five-Year Fixed-Term Executive Contract

About the Chance

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 setting.

- 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.

📌 Executive Manager: Financial & Administrative Services (CFO) (Sandringham)
🏢 Isilumko Staffing
📍 Sandringham