Job Description

We invite applications from a dynamic and experienced financial executive to join our leadership team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The successful applicant will manage financial resources and play a critical role in the strategic direction and the success of the company. This pivotal role will ensure the effective stewardship of financial and operational resources to enable Casidras continued success and public value.
The successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
The CFO will provide strategic leadership and oversight of Casidras Corporate Services, ensuring the effective integration and alignment of key support functions to enable organisational performance and sustainability. The role will place specific emphasis on:

• Leading the Finance Department and aligning financial functions with strategic organisational objectives.
• Provide leadership across all Corporate Services to ensure they function as integrated enablers of Casidras mandate and service delivery.
• Drive organisational efficiency, compliance, and innovation within Corporate Services, aligning them with Casidras strategic objectives.
• Driving effective financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure control.
• Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with Treasury regulations, PFMA, Companies Act, GRAP, and King IV principles.
• Managing payroll and salary control processes, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Overseeing annual audit processes and securing unqualified audit outcomes.
• Ensuring compliant procurement and supply chain practices that support efficiency and good governance.
• Asset management, insurance coverage, maintenance planning and implementation, and associated risk mitigation.
• Reviewing and updating relevant policies and procedures.
• Providing oversight of legal administrative matters, including contract management and debt recovery.
• Supporting strategic and operational planning processes and contributing to corporate reports and policy frameworks.
• Leading people management initiatives including performance management, talent development, training, succession planning and sound labour relations.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the entity's mandate and shareholder expectations (e.g. Provincial Treasury, DOA).
• Support the CEO and Board in decision-making with financial insights and scenario analysis.
• Contribute to corporate strategy, particularly in ensuring long-term financial sustainability and developmental impact.
• Oversee external audits and implement audit action plans.
• Establish and maintain robust internal control systems.
• Manage working capital and ensure financial liquidity of the SOE.
• Oversee funding arrangements.
• Represent the entity/company in client, partnership and funding engagements and
• Implement cost-saving and value-for-money initiatives.

Professional Qualification/ registration: A Chartered Accountant (CA) with SAICA registration.
Experience: Minimum 10 years experience working in a PFMA-governed environment and 10 years senior management/executive management experience.
Skills and Competencies: Strong skills in financial strategy, budgeting, planning, and reporting, demonstrated leadership in corporate governance, audit readiness, and compliance. Ability to lead multi-functional teams across Finance, SCM, Asset Management and ICT. Excellent analytical, decision-making, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills and strong understanding of supply chain legislation and risk management.
Key Attributes: High level of integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership. A strategic thinker who is collaborative, results-orientated and decisive. Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and maintain focus on strategic goals.
Remuneration: Evaluate 14 (TCOE: R 1 436 022 R 1 617 666 per annum) - The total cost of the remuneration package will be determined based on candidates qualifications and experience.
Suitably qualified applicants must submit a CV, certified copies of relevant qualification and a certified copy of their ID to the Human Capital Department via e-mail: .The closing date for applications is 26 September 2025 @12h00. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Kindly note that candidates who previously applied do not need to reapply. All previously submitted applications will be taken into consideration during the screening process.
Casidra is a public entity committed to achieving employment equity and disability targets.

Skills Required