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Chief Financial OfficerPolokwane
Branch: Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency Division: Finance
Closes Friday 20 November 2026
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Senior finance leader (Chief Financial Officer) for a water catchment agency. Suits a qualified Chartered Accountant with at least five years of middle or senior management experience in finance.
- Leads all financial management at the Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency, including budgets, revenue, supply chain, assets, payroll and banking.
- Sets financial strategy, gives financial advice to executive management and the Board, and makes sure financial reports are timely and accurate.
- Must have a bachelor's degree (NQF level 7) in a relevant field and be registered as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with SAICA.
- Must have at least five years of experience at middle or senior management level in finance, and have completed the SMS Pre-entry Certificate (or be able to show it as required).
- Must know the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and GRAP, and have knowledge of local government and the Public Service Act.
- Based in Polokwane, Limpopo. The advert does not state a closing date or how to submit an application.
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Requirements
- An NQF level 7 (bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field.
- Registration as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA) with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience at middle/ senior managerial level in Finance.
- Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government.
- Extensive knowledge of financial management, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP).
- Knowledge of the local government sector, and of the Public Service Act and Regulations.
- Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management and service delivery innovation (SDI) skills.
- Problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, and client orientation and customer focus skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Accountability and ethical conduct.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for strategic oversight of financial management services within LOCMA.
- Assume overall responsibility for general financial and management accounting activities, budget preparation and compliance, revenue collection, supply chain management, asset management, payroll and banking functions, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and agreements.
- Establish, implement and enhance accounting and internal control systems, policies and procedures in compliance with GRAP, the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other legislation.
- Develop and implement a cost management strategy through effective accounting controls and financial management techniques.
- Ensure compliance with policies, provide guidance, and assess the risks and financial viability of existing and new policies, projects and customer agreements.
- Direct the financial strategy of the organisation to ensure the availability of adequate financial resources.
- Provide strategic financial advice to executive management and the Board.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to all internal and external governance structures.
- Set parameters for cash flow management and for the operations of finance personnel.
- Ensure the integrity of financial data in terms of timeliness, accuracy and reliability.
- Oversee and provide assistance during the annual audit, respond to audit findings and implement recommendations as required.
- Keep abreast of new trends in accounting, financial management and budgeting.
- Provide strategic direction in the implementation of human resource policies, prescripts and strategies.
- Ensure the provision of information technology (IT) services and the effective mitigation of associated risks.
- Ensure the provision of office support services, including facilities management.
- Establish appropriate service and staffing levels, monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, and allocate resources accordingly to meet LOCMA’s strategic priorities.
- Take responsibility for the related sections of the Annual Performance Plan (APP), Shareholder Compact and Annual Report.
How to apply
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https:// erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
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Enquiries
Mr MM Selepe, Cell No: (083) 273 2494
Notes from the department
- The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa.
- It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation.
- Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 127 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/140: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: LOCMA 26 Branch: Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency Division: Finance SALARY: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package) CENTRE: Polokwane REQUIREMENTS: An NQF level 7 (bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field. Registration as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA) with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). A minimum of five (5) years of experience at middle/ senior managerial level in Finance. Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government. Extensive knowledge of financial management, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP). Knowledge of the local government sector, and of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management and service delivery innovation (SDI) skills. Problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, and client orientation and customer focus skills. Attention to detail. Good verbal and written communication skills. Accountability and ethical conduct. DUTIES: The incumbent will be responsible for strategic oversight of financial management services within LOCMA. Assume overall responsibility for general financial and management accounting activities, budget preparation and compliance, revenue collection, supply chain management, asset management, payroll and banking functions, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and agreements. Establish, implement and enhance accounting and internal control systems, policies and procedures in compliance with GRAP, the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other legislation. Develop and implement a cost management strategy through effective accounting controls and financial management techniques. Ensure compliance with policies, provide guidance, and assess the risks and financial viability of existing and new policies, projects and customer agreements. Direct the financial strategy of the organisation to ensure the availability of adequate financial resources. Provide strategic financial advice to executive management and the Board. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to all internal and external governance structures. Set parameters for cash flow management and for the operations of finance personnel. Ensure the integrity of financial data in terms of timeliness, accuracy and reliability. Oversee and provide assistance during the annual audit, respond to audit findings and implement recommendations as required. Keep abreast of new trends in accounting, financial management and budgeting. Provide strategic direction in the implementation of human resource policies, prescripts and strategies. Ensure the provision of information technology (IT) services and the effective mitigation of associated risks. Ensure the provision of office support services, including facilities management. Establish appropriate service and staffing levels, monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, and allocate resources accordingly to meet LOCMA’s strategic priorities. Take responsibility for the related sections of the Annual Performance Plan (APP), Shareholder Compact and Annual Report. ENQUIRIES: Mr MM Selepe, Cell No: (083) 273 2494 NOTE: The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.