Chief financial officer

• Provide strategic leadership to the Division
• Ensure effective financial planning budgeting and preparation of annual financial statements.
• Co-ordination and preparation of strategic financial plan i.e. Budgets & Forecasts for the CSOS.
• Drive Business Intelligence - structure interpret Data and implement processes into the CSOSs operations building a clear roadmap of the direction the business needs to take to achieve its financial objectives.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of an effective system of expenditure control
• Oversee the formulation of an effective revenue management strategy
• Co-ordination and preparation of strategic financial plan i.e. Budgets & Forecasts
• Develop and consolidate the five (5) year and annual budgets that supports the overall CSOS Strategic Plan and annual business plan.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring effective financial and risk control systems
• Oversee the management of Supply Chain Processes and CSOS Assets
• Oversee the integrated internal control framework (systems policies and processes)
• Ensure the preparation of monthly accounting records in line with generally acceptable accounting standards practices and procedures.
• Oversee the financial reporting of the CSOS to the Shareholders
• Carry out financial risk assessments
• Plan and coordinate both the internal and the external audits
• Manage company compliance to laws and regulations i.e. Financial (IFRS) GRAP Company (Companies Act) Taxation (Income Tax Act) Exchange Control and liaise with the relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively introduce improvement opportunities in line with best practice to optimise business success.
• Behavioral Competencies:
• Conflict management
• Negotiation
• Planning
• Analytical skills
• Decision-making skills
• Assertive
• Attention to detail/Accuracy
• Honesty and Integrity
• Decisiveness
• Service oriented

• A minimum NQF level 8 formal qualification in Financial Management / Accounting or related.
• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA).
• A minimum of 7-12 years experience at senior management and executive level in Finance or Financial Accounting especially within large/ national entity and/or public sector organisation.
• A Masters Degree / MBA / MBL or equivalent will bean added advantage.
• Knowledge of financial and management accounting and tax.
• Knowledge of supply chain management framework.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and preparation of annual financial statements.
• Knowledge of PFMA Treasury Regulations GRAP IFRS CaseWare Income Tax Act and other statutory requirements.
• Knowledge of good governance.
• General knowledge of broader political economic and social environment.
• Advanced MS Office (Word Excel and PowerPoint).
• Accounting asset financial reporting and payroll packages.
• Policy Development.
• Budgeting

NB: This appointment will be subject to security clearance.

Applications to be sent:

Enquiries: Ms Tshepiso Thipe .

Background checks on the preferred candidates will be conducted prior to an appointment.

Applications including a covering letter and accompanied by a CV and certified copies of qualifications must be addressed to the Senior Manager: Human Capital Mr Sithabiso Mabaso and e-mailed to:

NB: Please note that it is compulsory to use the reference number as a subject line when applying for the advertised positions.

CLOSING DATE: 31 January 2026

Applicants who do not receive any response within 4 weeks of the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

CSOS is an equal opportunities employer and as such appointments will be in line with the CSOS Employment Equity Plan

Privacy Statement:

• We comply with the provisions of Protection of Personal Information Act; Act No. 4 of 2013. We will use your personal information provided to us for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for.
• In the event your application was unsuccessful for a specific position the CSOS will retain your personal information for internal audit purposes as required by the CSOS policies.
• All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide requested information may render your application null and void.
• The CSOS will safeguard the security and confidentiality of all information you share with us. All personal information will be treated as confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties except in situations where:
• We are legally compelled to do so; or
• Disclosure is necessary for recruitment purposes; or
• You have not objected thereto.
• By uploading any additional and supporting documentation you consent to the CSOS using the information contained therein to fulfil the requirements of the recruitment process.