Chief Financial Officer - E2

QUALIFICATIONS Postgraduate Qualification in any of the following; Accounting\ Financial Management\Commerce\Finance (NQF 8) is essential Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in any of the following qualifications would be an added advantage:(Master of Business Administration\Master of Finance\Master of Accounting\Master of Commerce) Professional Certification in any of the following or similar; {CA(SA), CGMA (CIMA), ACCA} is essential KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Twelve (12) years experience in Accounting\Financial Management post-articles, with at least five (5) years at a Senior Management level. Two (2) years experience in an Executive level. Proven experience in public sector finance, state-owned entities, regulators, or similar complex organisations. Demonstrated experience in: - Strategic financial leadership. - Treasury Regulations and Public Sector Financial Management frameworks. - International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), GRAP, or other applicable accounting standards. FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKLLS Financial Strategy and Sustainability Budgeting and Financial Planning Financial Reporting and Compliance Cash Flow and Treasury Management Governance and Risk ManagementAudit Outcomes Supply Chain Management Oversight Stakeholder and Regulatory Engagement People Leadership and Capability Development Public sector financial management, including the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. GRAP, with working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS where applicable. Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning within the public sector environment. Supply chain management and procurement legislation, including compliance requirements. Internal and external audit processes, audit readiness, and audit response management. Corporate governance principles, including King IV and public sector governance frameworks. Financial control systems, asset management, cash flow management, and risk management. Public finance reporting, statutory reporting, and performance reporting. Policy development, implementation, and compliance monitoring. Financial systems, accounting software, and management information systems. Strategic thinking and executive decision-making. Financial analysis, modelling, and interpretation of complex data. Budget management and resource allocation. Leadership and team management. Stakeholder management and relationship building. Report writing and board-level presentation skills. Problem-solving and sound judgment. Negotiation and influencing skills. Communication skills, both written and verbal. Change management and the ability to work under pressure. Microsoft Office Package, Business Report Writing, Accounting Software ATTITUDE/LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOUR Personal and professional integrity: Exhibits a moral, legal, or mental accountability in areas of responsibility. Builds Vision and Strategy - Sets a compelling destination and seeks breakthrough ideas to drive growth; manages through complexity to provide clear direction through well-developed strategies. Balances Immediate and Long-Term Priorities - Seeks to meet critical goals while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on ability to achieve long-term goals. Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage and meet the needs of key stakeholders. Has demonstrated success in handling difficult issues. Demonstrates politically savvy. Ability to influence key stakeholder constituencies and win buy-in for frameworks/strategies/projects/initiatives. Leverages a broad set of influencing strategies to navigate the system and moves ideas forward in a sustainable way. Delivers Results - Focuses on the critical few goals that add the most value and channels own and others’ energy to consistently deliver results that meet or exceed expectations. Develops and inspires others - Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TERM OF APPOINTMENT The Chief Financial Officer shall be appointed for a fixed-term of five (5) years , subject to the terms and conditions of appointment as determined by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As we are committed to Employment Equity in our employment practices, it is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our Equity objectives. Preference will be given to African Females to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity. CLOSING DATE: 29 JULY 2026 For any related queries regarding this position, please contact Ms Zanele Zwane at 012 366 2600 . Please note: SAMSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered. Psychometric and other assessments may be used as part of the selection process and all shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for the tests. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful.