Chief Financial Officer

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a Chief Financial Officer in Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency Division: Finance, based in Polokwane. This is a permanent post, paying R1,317,384 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: LOCMA 26 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be responsible for strategic oversight of financial management services within LOCMA.
• Assume overall responsibility for general financial and management accounting activities, budget preparation and compliance, revenue collection, supply chain management, asset management, payroll and banking functions, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, prescripts, policies and agreements.
• Establish, implement and enhance accounting and internal control systems, policies and procedures in compliance with GRAP, the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other legislation.
• Develop and implement a cost management strategy through effective accounting controls and financial management techniques.
• Ensure compliance with policies, provide guidance, and assess the risks and financial viability of existing and new policies, projects and customer agreements.
• Direct the financial strategy of the organisation to ensure the availability of adequate financial resources.
• Provide strategic financial advice to executive management and the Board.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to all internal and external governance structures.
• Set parameters for cash flow management and for the operations of finance personnel.
• Ensure the integrity of financial data in terms of timeliness, accuracy and reliability.
• Oversee and provide assistance during the annual audit, respond to audit findings and implement recommendations as required.
• Keep abreast of new trends in accounting, financial management and budgeting.
• Provide strategic direction in the implementation of human resource policies, prescripts and strategies.
• Ensure the provision of information technology (IT) services and the effective mitigation of associated risks.
• Ensure the provision of office support services, including facilities management.
• Establish appropriate service and staffing levels, monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, and allocate resources accordingly to meet LOCMA’s strategic priorities.
• Take responsibility for the related sections of the Annual Performance Plan (APP), Shareholder Compact and Annual Report.

Requirements

• An NQF level 7 (bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field.
• Registration as a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA) with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
• At least 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in Finance.
• Successful completion of the Preentry Certificate for the Senior Management Service (SMS) as endorsed by the National School of Government.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management, the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP).
• Knowledge of the local government sector, and of the Public Service Act and Regulations.
• Strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, financial management, change management, knowledge management and service delivery innovation (SDI) skills.
• Problem solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, and client orientation and customer focus skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.