Chief Financial Officer

As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 311 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 38/448: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER REF NO: REFS/057042 Branch: Finance
SALARY: R1 554 696 – R1 858 821 per annum, (all-inclusive package). The package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion of 30% that may be structured in terms of applicable rules. Which includes state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement within three months after assumption of duty.
CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS: A post graduate qualification (NQF level 7) Accounting / Financial Management / Management Accounting / Finance/Auditing. 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in financial / management / management accounting field. A valid driver’s license. Completion of the Nyukela Senior Management Pre-entry certificate endorsed by National School of Government must be submitted prior to appointment. Knowledge: PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Modified Cash Standard and Public Sector Accounting, Budgeting, Costing, and Financial Modelling, Audit and Compliance Management, Infrastructure Financial Management, Financial Systems (BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL, SCOA , GPDRT and GPG policies and procedures, Relevant public service prescripts, Service Level agreements, DORA, PPPFA, Preferential Procurement Regulations. Skills: Strategic management, Project management methodologies, Business Performance management, Change management, Stakeholder relations, Analytical thinking, Policy formulation, Financial management, Problem solving, Report writing.
DUTIES: Oversee the strategic financial leadership, innovation and internal control systems. Oversee promotion and implementation of good corporate governance and compliance pertaining to financial policies, legislations and regulations. Oversee Financial Accounting and Reporting management. Lead the Budgeting, Management Accounting and MTEF. Oversee Supply Chain Management Services. Manage resources (Human/ Finance/ Assets).
ENQUIRIES: Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521)/ Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175
APPLICATIONS: To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355- 7175/7521.Only online applications will be considered
NOTE: Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification, you are encouraged to upload the initialled and signed Z83. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Females and Persons with disabilities.
CLOSING DATE: 06 November 2026