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SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA)
 
JOB PROFILE 
 
JOB TITLE: Chief Financial Officer 
DURATION: Twelve (12) Months Contract 
REPORTING TO: Chief Executive Officer 
JOB GRADE: E2 
Minimum: R1 662 392
Midpoint: R1 995 756
NO. OF INCUMBENTS: 1 
DIVISION: Chief Financial Office 
LOCATION: National Office
 
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To strategically direct and oversee the implementation of appropriate financial accounting, management accounting and supply chain management strategies and plans for the various business units of Seda by introducing appropriate financial, accounting and procurement systems , processes, procedures, policies and internal controls in line with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Seda Board requirements.
 
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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Participate in the development and implementation of Seda strategy and resourcing of strategic objectives in a sustainable manner
 Oversee the provisioning of financial management services
 Oversee the provisioning of management accounting and budget management services
 Oversee the provisioning of supply chain management services
 Oversee adherence to reporting timelines
 Assure the embedding of risk, compliance and audit practices all the Divisions processes and systems
 Manage the Division’s resources (people, finance and assets)
 
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
 Matric (NQF Level 4) and Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7), Honours (NQF Level 8) in B Com Accounting/ Financial Management plus a Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9)
 CA (SA) will be an added advantage
 
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REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE
 10+ years of hands on experience in a financial management and financial administration environment of which 5 year’s experience in Senior Management role
Able to demonstrate:
 Sound knowledge and experience in financial management, budgeting, revenue management, working capital and cash flow management
 Extensive knowledge of GRAP, PFMA and Treasury Regulations
 Knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance Systems (King IV report) and Risk Management
 Extensive management and leadership experience
 
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
 Leadership & Influencing
 Strategic Capability
 Managing a Team
 Coaching & Mentoring
 Change Management
 Policy Development & Adherence
 Political Awareness
 Emotional Intelligence
 Advisory Service
 Communication
 Stakeholder Engagement
 Analytical
 Business Acumen
 Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
 Planning & Organising
 Monitoring & Evaluation
 Performance Driven
 Administrative Diligence
 Team Work
 Adaptability & Flexibility
 Policy Adherence
 Negotiation
 Attention to detail
 Change management skills
 Coaching and mentoring skills



NB: The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary).
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within three months of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful. 
Proposed offers will be made from Minimum to Midpoint as advertised.
 
To apply, please send your CV to recruitmentfin@seda.org.za.
Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line.
 
Closing Date: 21 October 2021