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Job Context    

• Servest is seeking an exceptional Group Financial Manager to report to the Group Chief Financial Officer and oversee monthly consolidated management accounts, annual financial statements, lender covenant reporting, financial governance, and oversight of a corporate office budget. This critical leadership position ensures the financial health and stability of our organisation while providing strategic financial guidance and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Minimum Requirements    

• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification – mandatory
• Minimum 10 years in financial management
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a large corporate environment
• Proven track record managing complex financial operations and leading successful teams.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
• Extensive knowledge of South African financial regulations and tax laws
• Proficiency in financial enterprise systems and advanced MS Excel
• Strong understanding of treasury management principles
• Strong technical consolidation and accounting skills
• Audit background considered favourable.
• ERP experience required (Sage 300 familiarity preferred, especially upgrade/migration experience)

Duties & Responsibilities    
Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Prepare consolidated annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reporting.
• Manage the group annual audit process and liaise with external auditors across all African operations.
• Oversee group tax and vat function and compliance requirements.
• Act as custodian of the chart of accounts and financial system integrity.

Treasury Management

• Manage working capital, cash flow, and liquidity planning.
• Oversee banking relationships and optimise banking facility utilisation.
• Monitor foreign exchange and interest rate exposures, implementing hedging strategies.
• Manage daylight facilities and daily cash flow preparation.
• Develop treasury policies to optimise financial resources.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and statutory requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust internal control environments.
• Establish group and business unit financial policies.
• Handle SARB reporting requirements for foreign payments.
• Conduct regular reviews to identify and mitigate financial risks.

Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Manage succession planning and training initiatives.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems.

Deadline:12th November,2025

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Job Context    

• Servest is a world class business which is innovative and a leader in the Integrated Facilities Management Industry. The company offers an innovative environment that will accelerate your development and skills, as the highest value is placed on attracting top talent to the organisation.
• The purpose of the role is to generate new sales growth from self-generated and business leads by selling a Catering solutions to a client who has a need for the service. This role reports directly to the Managing Executive, in the Catering Business Unit.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• At least 5 years new business (hunting) sales experience
• Proven track record of successful sales in a service industry (Catering an advantage)
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Strong closing ability
• Computer literacy on MS Office Packages (MS word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Own reliable vehicle with a valid driver’s license.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• By cold calling and referrals to find new, qualified and interested prospects to talk to about our products/services
• Utilising existing Servest customers with other service with potential to cross-sell catering services to
• Set up pre - determined number of appointments with potential customers
• Conduct site surveys to determine potential customers’ needs
• Do quotations and presentations to potential customers for catering services
• Manage and develop a sales pipeline and forecast business weekly, monthly, and quarterly.
• Ensure all documentation is correct for mobilisation
• Drive the mobilisation of new projects with Operations until completion, then handover to Operations
• Sales performance – Ensure that monthly, quarterly and annual sales target are met. 

Core Competencies

• Strong background and experience in selling complex technical solutions and service offerings at senior levels within organisations
• Understanding of the technical components which comprise a complete integrated solution offering; Ability to listen closely to customers in order to translate business issues and priorities into a technical solutions ; Business development experience including targeting new business prospects and account planning
• Strong financial experience in terms of proposal development and sales experience at a management level; Working knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in facilities management; Good understanding of SLA’s and Management contracts; Management and negotiation skills; Consultative sales experience and attitude
• Strong communication skills – both written, oral and presentation, Excellent presentation skills; Ability to lead and collaborate with a multi-disciplined team.

Deadline:14th November,2025