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BRAND SOUTH AFRICA
 



​CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary negotiable: R2 067 553.00- R2 584 442.00 (TCTC) per annum
Paterson Level: E3
Ref no:  1
 
JOB PURPOSE:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is expected to participate in the development and implementation of the entity’s strategy. In addition, develop and promote a system of good financial management.
 
To achieve the above, at least the following should be performed:
  • maintain a close liaison with the accounting officer and the management team;
  • respond to changing needs for financial information and advice;
  • make a contribution to the financial aspects of the strategic planning process;
  • develop and maintain procurement practices that are fair, equitable, transparent, competitive, and cost-effective
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Post BCom in Accounting or equivalent (minimum).
  • CA (SA) Honours in Accounting or financial management (will be an added advantage).
  • 10 years’ experience at senior management level, of which 5 years should be at CFO level within the Public Sector.
  • Knowledge of financial and management accounting and tax.
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain Management framework.
  • Knowledge of PFMA, IFRS, Treasury Regulations, GRAP, GAAP, Income Tax Act and other statutory requirements.
  • Knowledge of good governance, Internal and External Audit, Risk Management.
  • General knowledge of broader political, economic, and social environment.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Participate in the development of Brand South Africa strategic plans.
  • Contribute input into the overall conceptualisation and development of the Brand South Africa strategic plan and supporting annual performance plan.

Develop, implement, and manage the risk management process.|
  • Support in the development, implementation and monitoring the risk management process and plan that supports the Brand South Africa strategy.

Planning and Organising
  • Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and Supply Chain Management (SCM) reports (on content, financial and staffing, etc.),

Performance monitoring
  • Quarterly evaluation of the implementation of the strategy benchmarked against the approved budget.
  • Manage the performance of the budget and ensure that the business plan targets are fully consistent with Brand South Africa business strategy.
  • Monthly and quarterly management accounting (analysis of financials with a view to inform management decisions).|Effective, efficient, and economic use of resources that supports the budgeting processes. 

Overseeing the budgeting process that supports the overall Brand South Africa  strategy.
  • Develop and consolidate the 3 year and annual budgets that supports the overall Brand South Africa Strategic Plan and business plan.  

Compliance and governance|
  • Ensure adherence to PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Trust Deed, King 4 and protocol for governance in the public sector.
  • Ensure sound internal control environment. Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) internal control checklist, Internal Audit (IA) reports, AGSA reports.
  • Maintain working relationship with ARCO, Internal Auditors, Chief Risk Officer and AGSA – accuracy and completeness of required submissions timeously.
  • Performance management of relevant supplier relations and the specs for supplier relations management and contributing to the SLAs.
  • Ensure structured and regular engagement with the Executive Authority counterpart.
  • Support Brand South Africa team members by providing capacity and information when needed.
  • Plan, evaluate, analyse and consolidate input related to Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) financial planning processes: Estimate of National Expenditure, Brand South Africa budget, ensure that budget structures and general ledger codes are aligned to Brand South Africa strategic plan and business plan.
  • Ensure that the internal control system(s) is in place: to prevent unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and irregular expenditure.
  • Develop and/or improve on accounting and operational policies and procedures, with a view to comply with Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), general accepted accounting principles, Auditor General’s circulars-11.
  • Ensure Brand South Africa asset management is in compliance with Treasury regulations (GRAP, GAAP).  

Financial and Supply Chain Management
  • Ensuring sound and controlled financial management systems.
  • Revenue, assets and liability management; expenditure management; investment management; cash and banking management.
  • Overseeing, monitoring and reporting on the implementation of supply chain that is fair, equitable and transparent and at a cost-effective manner.
  • Ensuring an effective and adequate Supply Chain Management system.
  • Demand management, Acquisition management, Logistics management.
  • Contract management and SCM performance reporting.

Reporting
  • Ensure timely, accurate and complete reports as follows:
  • Monthly management reports.
  • Quarterly management reports.
  • National Treasury quarterly templates.
  • National Treasury annual templates.
  • MTEF and ENE chapters.
  • Unaudited AFS.
  • Audited AFS.

Staff management and development
  • Delegate work assignments and tasks to appropriate individuals, providing sufficient direction so desired business outcomes can be
  • Provide direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
  • Performance Management – ensure that team members achieve their Performance Objectives as per individual agreements.
  • Staff development, motivation, and training.
  • Recruit and select respective staff.
  • Ensure that the internal control system is in place: to prevent unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and irregular expenditure.
  • Effective, efficient, and economic use of resources that supports the budgeting processes. 

Required Technical Skills, Competencies and Attributes:
  • Knowledge of good governance
  • General knowledge of broader political, economic and social environment
  • Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Accounting, Asset and payroll packages
  • Policy Development
  • Budgeting
  • Conflict management
  • Line management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Planning skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Corporate Governance
  • Decision-making
  • Assertiveness
  • Attention to detail/Accuracy
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Follow through
  • Decisiveness
  • Service oriented





​Brand South Africa is committed to ensuring and maintaining workplace diversity and the attainment of employment equity, having due regard to qualifications and appropriate experience. Brand South Africa encourages applications from African Males and Females, Indian Males and Females , Coloured Males and Females, White Males and Females as well as people with disabilities.
 
Please note that certified copies of qualifications will be requested from the shortlisted candidates ONLY.
 
The processing of your personal information by Brand South Africa will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Brand South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
To apply for this position, submit a comprehensive CV to: recruitment@brandsouthafrica.com
 
Please quote the position title and reference number on the subject line.
The closing date for applications is 14 May 2025
 
For enquiries please contact: Mr Nicholus Maphakela on (011) 483 0122.
 
NB: Candidates who previously applied for the initial advertisement do not need to reapply, as their applications will still be considered during this recruitment process.
 
*Should you not hear from us within three months from the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.