JOHANNESBURG CITY PARKS VACANCIES

​CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(PERMANENT)
SALARY SCALE: R1 752 700.00 - R2 618 872.00 per annum
 
Reporting to the Managing Director; the Chief Financial Officer’s role shall provide an oversight, leadership and control of the Financial, revenue and management accounting services in order to ensure a customer centric and financially sustainable organisation that embraces sound governance principles by focusing on budgeting, financial accounting and supply chain management for the organisation.
 
Qualifications: • NQF Level 7 Qualification in Accounting/ or other finance related degree. Chartered Accountant (SA) SAICA registration or a Master’s degree in accounting or other finance-related qualification, such as ACCA or CIMA.• MFMA qualification mandatory or able to acquire within a limited time span.
 
Experience: • 10 years of experience in an Accounting and Financial Management practice role • 3-5 years or relevant senior management/leadership experience • Demonstrated experience in public sector preferred.
 
Specific Skills and Knowledge: • Strategic Planning • Financial Acumen • Financial Reporting • Data Analysis • Accuracy • Team Management • Problem Solving Skills • Communication Skills • Planning and Organisation Skills • Decisiveness • Leadership • Assertiveness• Integrity and Honesty • Knowledge and application of MFMA; Accounting Principles; Finance best practise and Enhanced alternative revenue and sustainable income streams.
Oversight in SCM strategy, policy and processes • JCPZ mandate, strategy and stakeholder analysis • JCPZ policy and procedure framework • Awareness of external environment and political protocols • Alignment with JCPZ values.
 
The incumbent’s responsibility include but not limited to:
Sound financial management and leadership: • Participates in the development of corporate strategy and business plans• Develops and oversees systems and processes for sound financial management within the entity • Development of policy within finance department • Optimises; departmental and corporate resources• Establishment and monitoring of performance objectives for the department, aligned to the corporate objectives • Ensures compliance to the MFMA and all relevant legislation whilst providing oversight for the processes for financial forecasting budgets and the preparation of all financial reporting.
Oversees, ensures and conducts managerial responsibilities: Develops departmental business plans aligned to the organisation’s corporate strategy• Manages department in respect of but not limited to human resources, performance management, discipline, budget and expenditure, internal controls & processes and continuous improvement.
Optimises individual and team performance: • Contributes to team effectiveness and team cohesion • Performance Management • Mentors and supports the learning and development of managers and staff. 
Manages expectations of internal and external stakeholders: • Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders • Defines the formal and informal stakeholder liaison channels • Communicates appropriate information and status updates/reports to relevant stakeholders. 
Manages risk: • Implements identified risk mitigation measures and compliance thereof.

​Workplace: 40 De Korte Street, Braamfontein
• Contact Person: Sphamandla Ndlovu
• Contact for Enquiries: 011 763 1103/4
Email CVs to: response2@multilead.co.za
• Reference Number: CFO08001

Closing Date: 12 August 2025
 
“Quote the reference number on the subject; failure to adhere to the given instruction will result in disqualifying your application.
 
Note: Johannesburg Parks and Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. If you do not receive a response from us within 21 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was as unsuccessful.