The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding strategic financial management and sharp analytical acumen, supported by strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. They bring extensive knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and regulatory compliance, ensuring accuracy and accountability in all financial operations. With a proven track record of integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment, they excel in building trust at all levels. The successful candidate will also thrive in a diverse, dynamic, and transformation-focused environment, contributing meaningfully to sustainable organisational growth.

Key performance areas:

1. Financial Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement the organisation’s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.

• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes.

• Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team to support informed decision-making.

2. Financial Management and Reporting

• Oversee accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local reporting standards.

• Manage financial controls, cash flow, and working capital to ensure liquidity and financial sustainability.

• Present consolidated financial reports to senior leadership, ARC, Exco, HOC and other relevant stakeholders.

3. Management and efficiency of the payroll department

• Ensure the payment process of staff, instructors and third parties are adhered to.

• Oversee and ensure that relevant reports are generated.

• Adherence to all legislation to ensure compliance with payment of salaries 

• Ensure that all updates on the payroll systems are updated as and when required.

4. Supply chain / procurement management

• Provides strategic financial leadership across procurement, sourcing, and supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with enterprise profitability, cash-flow targets, and risk-management objectives.

• Uses advanced analytics, cost modeling, and scenario planning to drive smarter sourcing decisions, optimize inventories, and improve supply chain resilience.

• Leads financial governance of P2P and supply chain processes, improving transparency, control, and efficiency while unlocking measurable savings and working-capital improvements.

• Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and execute long-range supply chain strategies, supplier partnerships, and operational transformation initiatives.

5. Compliance and Governance

• Ensure adherence to Income Tax Act, VAT Act, and other relevant financial legislation.

• Maintain compliance with SARS requirements, CIPC filings, and external audit processes.

• Uphold governance principles.

6. Risk and Internal Controls Management

• Oversee internal audit functions and implement effective risk management frameworks.

• Evaluate and strengthen financial policies, systems, and controls.

• Manage insurance and investment portfolios where applicable.

7. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulatory authorities.

• Partner with departmental heads to support operational and strategic initiatives. 

8. Income generating strategy

• Identify donor funding models and sponsorships for the sustainability of the

the organisation.

9. People Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team in line with the Employment Equity Act and company transformation objectives.

• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act in all HR-related practices.