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SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SAHPRA)
 
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), is the National Medicines Regulatory Authority established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 1965, (Act No. 101 of 1965) as amended, to provide for the monitoring, evaluation, regulation, investigation, inspection, registration and control of medicines, scheduled substances, clinical trials and medical devices, and related matters in the public interest. 
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 
REF NO: Ref No.: SAHPRA 043/2020 
Centre: Pretoria
 
 
Requirements: A Postgraduate qualification in Financial Accounting or relevant NQF level 7 degree with completed articles. A professional registration as a Chartered Accountant with South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is strongly recommended. Registration with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) will be considered. A minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience in financial management and at least 5 years at senior management level including public sector. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, GRAP/IFRS and all relevant legislations including proven experience. 
 
Competencies/Skills: Experience in supply chain management. Ability to implement internal systems and controls to ensure sound financial management, and other resource management practices. Skilled in MS office, Pastel financial systems, VIP Payroll and HR system and Internet. Good leadership and management skills. Good track record in preparation and management of budgets and financial reports. Good communication (verbal and written). Strategic and business planning, analytical, change management, organizational awareness, assertiveness, ethical behaviour and financial, cost and management accounting skills. Problem solving and conflict management skills. 
 
 
Duties: Provide strategic leadership with regards to financial management. Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Authority and ensure focus on strategic imperatives from a financial perspective. Provide sound financial management, advice and support. Ensure the execution of all duties of the CFO implicit and implied in the PFMA, relate to reporting, budgetary control, transference of assets and liabilities, and other financial matters. Oversee the planning and budgeting process. Provide inputs into the formulation of the medium term objectives, policies and strategies in support of the strategic and operational plans of the entity. Ensure that all reporting requirements are met, Monitor the submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports, detailing the actual and projected revenue and expenditure of SAHPRA. Ensure an effective risk management system. Undertake a risk assessment and implement and maintain an effective risk management strategy. Ensure resources are managed effectively and performance measured. Effective, efficient and economical use of financial and other resources. Prevent unauthorized, irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Manage and mentor staff reporting to the CFO and administer their performance management system.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: All applications must: 
• Forward a comprehensive CV, the names of 3 referees and recently certified copies of ID and qualification/s. Applications without the afore-mentioned will not be considered. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). 
• SAHPRA will not be liable where applicants use incorrect or no reference number on their applications. 
• Applications must be submitted by email to recruitment@sahpra.org.za, including the required certified documentation as indicated. DO NOT MAKE ENQUIRIES TO THIS ADDRESS.
• No late or faxed applications will be accepted. CV’s will not be returned. Applications, which are received after the closing date, will not be considered. 
• Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received a response from SAHPRA within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. 
• It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by SAHPRA. 
 
Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records, citizenship status and previous employment 
 
SAHPRA is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. SAHPRA reserves the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post/s. 
 
CLOSING DATE: 05 November 2020