Chief Financial Officer

In brief

**Overview** This is a re-advertisement for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) within the Financial Management Services Branch of the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. Previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply. The role is based in Pretoria, Gauteng, and offers an all-inclusive salary package of R1,885,710 per annum (Level 15), structured according to Senior Management Services (SMS) rules with a 70% basic salary component. The Department aims to meet its Employment Equity (EE) targets for Coloured and Indian Males, African, Coloured and Indian Females, and Persons with disabilities for this role. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Managing and rendering supply chain management services. * Managing demand management plans and acquisition services. * Managing logistics, assets, and contract management. * Ensuring the implementation of internal procedures and control measures. * Providing advice and contributing to the financial aspects of the Department's strategic planning process. * Compiling delegations of authority for financial and procurement matters. * Providing inputs into the formulation of medium-term objectives, policies, and strategies to support departmental plans. * Monitoring and overseeing the collection of revenue by the Department. * Managing governance and assurance management services. * Providing timely and accurate financial and operational information for strategic decision-making across all Branches and exercising oversight into programme performance. * Compiling accurate annual financial statements and ensuring their timeous submission in accordance with applicable standards and legislative requirements. * Achieving good audit outcomes. * Ensuring responsiveness to queries from the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA), Parliament, and Audit Committees. * Ensuring effective management and implementation of good corporate governance within the Department. * Managing budget performance services, including overall budget performance, financial performance, and the state of expenditure. * Providing financial and administrative support. * Rendering office service support. * Providing supply chain support. * Facilitating, coordinating, and administering projects. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum requirements:** * Grade 12 Certificate. * Minimum qualification at NQF Level 8 in Financial Management including Accounting / Business Administration / Commerce / Supply Chain Management / Public Finance as recognised by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). * Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. * Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior managerial position. * Demonstrated high level of competency in financial administration, financial accounting, and supply chain management. * A valid driver’s licence. * **Job related knowledge:** * Knowledge and experience in Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP) and modified cash standards. * Knowledge of the public sector budget reform process. * Ability to effectively manage alignment of budget with priority programmes of service delivery. * Ability to act as a change agent and manage in accordance with the strategic vision and objective of the Department. * Knowledge of financial management in relation to the regulatory framework for the Public Service, e.g., Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations. * Understanding of the Constitutional mandate and key priorities of the Department. * Cash flow forecasting. * **Job related skills:** * Communication skills (both verbal and written) and Negotiation. * Monitoring and evaluation. * Coordination and facilitation. * Financial analysis. * Risk management. * Problem solving with Financial and supply chain legal framework. * Project management. * Change management. * Excellent people management. * **Personal Attributes:** * Departmental empowerment on Financial and Supply Chain requirements. * Integrity. * Ethical and empathetic leadership. * Good interpersonal relations. * Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. * Ability to work in a team and independently. * Strong character. * Problem solving and analysis. * Decisive decision making. * Client orientation and customer focus. * Proactive Communication with all stakeholders. * Good financial judgement. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this Chief Financial Officer position is a highly experienced senior financial manager with a minimum of 8 years in a senior managerial role, possessing an NQF Level 8 qualification in a relevant financial discipline. They should demonstrate strong competencies in financial administration, accounting, and supply chain management, specifically within a public sector context, with extensive knowledge of GRAP, modified cash standards, PFMA, and Treasury Regulations. The candidate must be a strategic leader capable of aligning budgets with service delivery priorities, acting as a change agent, and ensuring robust governance and audit outcomes. Essential attributes include integrity, ethical leadership, excellent communication, problem-solving, and people management skills, with a proven ability to work under pressure and make decisive financial judgments. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development-vacancies-circular-36-of-2026#spani-ref-3-2-1-2026-275 Source: govpage

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• At least 8 years of experience.

• Project management
• Driver's licence

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