"Bloem Water, now called Vaal Central Water, is a water board that operates in the Northern Cape and and Free State Province providing bulk water service to Municipalities and the mines."
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A Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) qualification is mandatory.
A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience in financial management, accounting, or a related environment.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior management level, with demonstrable exposure to corporate governance, financial strategy, and leadership.
Professional registration with SAICA, CIMA, SAIPA or any relevant professional body.
Proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, taxation, and compliance.
Experience in investment management, funding mechanisms, and revenue-generation models, preferably within the public sector or water sector environment.
Sound understanding of government legislation and regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King IV, and Supply Chain Management prescripts.
Demonstrated ability to align financial strategies with organisational goals and strategic priorities.
Experience in the water sector will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic leadership in financial planning, budgeting, and expenditure control to promote financial sustainability and efficiency.
Lead the tariff-determination process and engage with key stakeholders, municipalities, and regulators.
Overseeing financial reporting, including the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Ensure sound revenue-management practices, financial-risk mitigation, and long-term financial planning.
Oversee asset management and procurement processes in compliance with Supply Chain Management regulations.
Oversee inventory management and strengthen financial controls to support operational sustainability.
Lead and oversee performance management processes within the finance function.
Providing strategic financial input into the Shareholder Compact, Board submissions, policy development, and executive decision-making.
Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements within the finance department.
Drive change management initiatives to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
Upholding confidentiality, ethical standards, confidentiality, and sound corporate-governance practices in all financial transactions.