Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
JOB OVERVIEW
- Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Company: Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Free State Provincial Government)
- Reference Number: COGTA 01/2025
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
- Employment Type: Full-Time (Senior Management Service – Permanent)
Responsibilities:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a strategic financial advisor to the Head of Department and Executive Authority. Key responsibilities include:
- Strategically directing and controlling the department’s finances
- Providing sound financial management and ensuring compliance with all financial legislation and regulations (PFMA, PSA, PSR, Treasury Regulations, etc.)
- Managing the departmental budget effectively and efficiently
- Providing input and responses to parliamentary enquiries and portfolio committees
- Facilitating audits by the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA)
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining internal control systems
- Ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, contracts, and legislative frameworks
- Safeguarding departmental assets and ensuring the integrity of financial information
- Driving strategic planning and execution of the Department’s financial business plans
- Leading and managing the Chief Directorate, including supply chain and financial management functions
- Conducting strategic reporting, corrective action planning, and risk management initiatives
Qualifications:
- A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience at Senior Management Service (SMS) level
- Completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (Nyukela Certificate) as endorsed by the National School of Government is compulsory
- Extensive knowledge of financial and public service legislation and frameworks, including:
- PFMA, PSA, PSR, PPPFA, GRAP, LRA, BCEA, and Treasury Regulations
- National Treasury’s Minimum Competency Skills (MCS)
Key Skills
- Financial management and reporting
- Strategic planning
- Financial governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
- Project management
- Auditing
- Budgeting and budgetary control
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a pre-entry competency assessment and may be expected to deliver practical presentations during the interview process.
Salary & Benefits:
- Annual Salary: R1 436 022 (Level 14), all-inclusive package
- Package includes:
- Basic salary
- Government’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund
- Flexible portion (may include a 13th cheque and car allowance)
Application Process:
Closing Date: 30 April 2025
Reference Number: COGTA 01/2025 (must be quoted on your application)
Submit your application through one of the following methods:
- Post:
The HR Manager
P.O. Box 211
Bloemfontein, 9300 - Hand Delivery:
Oliver Tambo House,
St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein
(Drop in the application box at the entrance) - Email: recruitment1@fscogta.gov.za
Application Requirements:
- Completed new Z83 form (available from any Public Service Department or www.info.gov.za)
- A detailed and comprehensive CV
- Do not include copies of qualifications at this stage
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified qualifications and SAQA evaluations (if applicable)
For enquiries, contact STR Ramakarane at 066 487 4900