Pretoria: Interim Chief Financial Officer (7 Months Contract)

1. Financial Leadership & Strategy Develop and implement the companys financial strategy and operations. Provide executive oversight, leadership, and strategic direction for all financial activities. Contribute to strategic planning from a financial perspective. Ensure internal financial targets and budgets align with the strategic plan and agreements with the Accounting Authority. 2. Governance, Compliance & Reporting Ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, GRAP, and Delegation of Authority (DoA). Deliver governance reporting to the Board, Audit Committee, and Accounting Authority. Maintain robust internal control systems that meet internal and external audit requirements. Address findings from the clients and support audit processes. 3. Financial Management & Oversight Manage revenue and expenditure. Oversee accounting, payroll, and finance staff, including recruitment and performance management. Manage working capital, assets, and liabilities. Ensure timely and accurate financial and regulatory reporting. 4. Supply Chain Management (SCM) Provide strategic oversight of SCM function. Ensure compliance with public procurement legislation, SCM policies, and internal controls. 5. Facilities & Travel Oversight Provide executive oversight of the companys Facilities and Travel functions. 6. Stakeholder & Sector Engagement Represent the company at strategic forums within the energy and water sector. Engage with Board, EXCO, National Treasury, auditors, and other key stakeholders. Support the companys positioning as a skills development authority. 7. Additional Duties Attend to any other matters arising within the CFOs functional scope. Work overtime when necessary (not compensated separately included in total cost). Adhere to the companys Code of Conduct and confidentiality requirements.