CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER FOR THE GAUTENG INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE

(5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION PERIOD, E4 LEVEL, SALARY IS R2 147 973.00 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT)

The Gauteng IDZ Development Company SOC Ltd (‘GIDZ’ or Gauteng IDZ’) is a Special Purpose Vehicle established by the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency to manage the establishment and operationalization of defined infrastructure programmes at the designated Industrial Development Zone (‘IDZ’) at the O R Tambo International Airport.

The establishment of the Gauteng IDZ was undertaken in support of the IDZ programme initiated by National Government, which programme, amongst others, called for the establishment of dedicated vehicles to manage the IDZ process in designated IDZ areas, of which the OR Tambo International Airport is one such area. The mandate of the Gauteng IDZ is to create an enabling platform for investment opportunities through public/private partnerships and direct development investment.

The intention is for the Gauteng IDZ to drive focused manufacturing and beneficiation programmes whilst helping to position Gauteng as a global city region. Key to delivering this mandate is that these programmes will use international best practices and will increase industrialisation and manufacturing capability in Gauteng. The Gauteng IDZ will support the GGDA in its aim that key Provincial Strategies are supported in a manner that ensures success of those strategies.

The successful candidate will report directly to the GIDZ Chief Executive Officer.

Position Detail

The successful incumbent reporting to the CEO he/she will be expected to execute the following:

To oversee and provide strategic leadership, support and guidance regarding all finance and related financial management functions of GIDZ, on both strategic, operational financial accounting, statutory, management reporting, supply chain management, contract administration, funding portfolio administration & management, audit and risk management, corporate governance, and compliance.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, actively assist and support the GGDA Group CFO, GIDZ CEO and GIDZ Board on the development of business strategy and any other operational initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITY

As minimum applicants, should have the following requirements:

KEY ROLES:

  • Analyse investment opportunities and related industry and public sector to determine the future trends, strategic direction, and pricing strategy.
  • Provide strategic leadership, support and guidance regarding all finance and finance related functions.
  • Support for overall company strategy and developing the financial strategy and roadmap in conjunction with CEO and Board and relate to the Divisional roadmaps to determine the financial direction of the specific areas.
  • Financial risk management and provisioning of adequate, efficient, and effective system of financial controls, budget, policies, processes and internal controls systems as prescribed by the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and relevant prescripts in place.
  • Maintaining and ensuring compliance to relevant company policies, procedures and process which incorporate governmental requirements and regulations relating to financial
  • Maintaining complete and accurate accounts and records of the organization financial, treasury, payroll, and tax affairs.
  • Maintaining adequate assets management systems to ensure complete, accurate and safekeeping of company assets and investment properties.
  • Maintaining adequate, effective, and efficient supply chain management
  • Maintaining effective and efficient start up support funding programme administration and
  • Preparing and maintaining financial report/s on the departmental performance indicators on monthly, quarterly, and/or annually as required by GGDA Group CFO, GIDZ Management and the Board.
  • Ensure compliance with GGDA Group financial imperatives, directives, and
  • Maintaining unqualified clean audit outcome resulting from fairly presented annual Financial Statements, effective internal control environment and compliance to relevant laws, regulations, and policies.

 

Strategic support:

  • Strategic leadership, support and guidance regarding all finance and finance related functions to the organization and Board according to Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), other relevant regulations and policies.
  • Adequate and relevant input to the company’s business plans and programs and all subsequent business processes for GIDZ.
  • New strategies, processes, policies, systems, and initiatives compliant
  • Sustainability and Commercialisation of Strategic
  • Managing Strategic

Risk management and internal controls

  • Adequate, efficient, and effective system of financial controls, budget, policies, processes and internal controls systems as prescribed by the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and relevant prescripts in place.
  • Financial risk is managed at acceptable level and efficiency are
  • Relevant policies, procedures and process are maintained, incorporating governmental requirements and regulations.

Financial operations:

  • Complete and proper accounts and records of the organization financial
  • Company tax records are up to
  • Coordination of financial activities across the Operating
  • Adequate systems are in place to ensure complete, accurate and safekeeping of company assets and investment properties
  • Ensure all reporting is aligned to GGDA Group financial reporting formats and standards
  • Financial modelling for long term infrastructure projects

Supply chain management:

  • Appropriate procurement and provisioning system, which is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive, and cost-effective
  • Develop an SCM strategy to assist the company in sourcing services.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of SCM policies and procedures in accordance with legislation, government circulars, guidelines, and requirements.
  • Ensure that Procurement Planning takes place, that specifications are developed timeously and that there is compliance with supply chain prescripts.
  • Ensure that the company has an established and effective supply chain management system that includes, sound legislative and operational framework (approved and implemented departmental policies and procedures, and systems):
    • Implementation of effective anti-corruption measures.
    • Approved and implemented delegations of authority that are compliant with the applicable legislative framework and requirements.
    • Responsible for the development of the annual procurement.
    • Approval of procurement requisitions in line with the policy and code ofdelegations.
  • Continuously give direction on complex supply chain management issues.
  • Develop and Maintain systems of internal control which comply with Auditrequirements.
  • Effective bid committees established and managed with clearly defined roles, functioning in accordance with applicable legislative requirements; and
  • Ensuring proper disposing of surplus and/or underutilized assets.

Management, directing and supervision: 

  • Effective and efficient finance team with acceptable performance to the organization and management

Start up support programme management:

  • Effective and efficient Start up support funding programme administration and
  • Effective and efficient disbursement of funding to the beneficiary of the
  • Adequate budget and funding for the programme is in

Reporting: 

  • Adequate, accurate, complete, informative, and timely production of relevant financial reports to assist the organization and the Board in making informed decision.
  • Fairly presented report/s on financial indicators on monthly, quarterly, and/or annually as required to management and the Board of Directors.
  • Unqualified clean audit outcome resulting from fairly presented annual Financial Statements, effective internal control environment and compliance to relevant laws, regulations and
  • Smooth running of periodic internal audits and implement recommendation to address control weaknesses where necessary and ensure adherence thereto.
  • Smooth running of external audits and implement recommendation to address control weaknesses where necessary and ensure adherence thereto.
  • Preparing and maintaining financial report/s on the subsidiary performance indicators on monthly, quarterly, and/or annually as required by GGDA Group CFO, GIDZ management and the Board.
  • Ensure compliance with GGDA group financial imperatives, directives and standards
  • Prepare interim and Annual Financial Statements in compliance with Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Compt Hons or B. Com with CTA
  • CA (SA) or CIMA or ACCA will be an added advantage
  • 10 years commercial experience; with a minimum of 5 years in management
  • 6 years in a Senior Management role in a PFMA environment
  • Strong supply chain management experience will be an added advantage
  • Membership with SAICA would be an

 

Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified copies of identity documentation.

  • Preference will be given to people with different abilities, women and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months after the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.

 

Applications should be addressed to https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment

Enquiries should be addressed to recruitment@ggda.co.za

 

The closing date for applications is 23 November 2025, extended to 28 November 2025.

“The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as per POPIA”

 

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