Chief Financial Officer

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Joburg Property Company (JPC) SOC Ltd

JPC is an entity of the City of Johannesburg, responsible for the enhancement of the CoJ’s property
portfolio by leveraging the properties and its employees to maximise the social, economic, and
technological advancements to achieve CoJ’s strategic priorities and service delivery objectives. JPC
manages a diverse portfolio consisting of various classes of assets, i.e., residential, office, commercial,
social (sports facilities and stadiums), and service delivery (clinics, fire stations, community centres)
assets.

The following permanent vacancy is open for application:
Vacancy : Chief Financial Officer
Reporting to : Chief Executive Officer
Reference number : CFO – JPC 09/2026
Remuneration : Minimum of R2 148 405.00 (All- inclusive package per annum)

Primary Function:
To ensure overall optimization of JPC Financial Services management value chain, through effective
strategic planning, directing, and alignment of functional management frameworks and operational
delivery of the JPC Departments. To develop and implement the financial sustainability strategy and
policies and guidelines of the JPC and the City, to provide sound, complete and accurate financial
management in accordance with relevant prescripts, to finance the strategic plans and objectives of the
JPC and to achieve sustainable financial health, accelerated capital investment and service delivery.

Appointment requirements:

• Matric Certificate plus a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent
  qualification as recognised by SAQA at (NQF Level 7).
• At least 10 years of working experience of which 5 years are on a senior management level in a
  relevant discipline or field.
• Professional certification as a Chartered Accountant with the South African Institute of Chartered
  Accountants is a must.
• Has no criminal record (excluding previous conviction relating to political activities in the previous
  dispensation) and such a person shall undergo security vetting.
• Knowledge and experience in Public Sector Audit processes.
• Knowledge and experience of Public Private Partnership (PPP) and Public Sector Supply Chain
  processes will be an added advantage.
• National Treasury Municipal Finance Management Programme as added advantage.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Finance Strategic Alignment
   a. Alignment of objectives, measurable and deliverables to business strategy.
   b. Ensure sufficient budget for delivery of strategic objectives.
   c. Develop and communicate plans to support the business on alignment to MFMA and Treasury
   regulations.

2. Budget Management
   a. Leading and managing the budget preparation, adjustment and implementation process.
   b. Supporting the lines of business in ensuring that the budget is aligned to the relevant policies
   and the and Service Delivery, and JPC Budget Implementation Plan

3. Financial Management
   a. Ensure that budget is spent cost-effectively and submit monthly budget status.
   b. Ensure effective corporate governance within the MFMA/ PFMA.
   c. Design and implement financial model and measures for JPC.

4. Revenue Management
   a. Developing and managing JPC’s system for managing revenue, including billing, collection and
   debt recovery in line with legislative requirements and relevant standards.
   b. Developing and implementing appropriate strategies for enhancing the revenue collection
   capacity of JPC.

5. Reporting
   a. Ensure JPC financial records are kept in line with applicable norms and standards.
   b. Report into Company Audit Committee for the Group and JPC.

6. Supply Chain Management
   a. Developing and implementing a supply chain management strategy for the JPC.
   b. Implementing and monitoring delegations for supply chain management powers and duties in
   accordance with Supply Chain Management Regulations.

7. Audit and Assurance
   a. Ensuring 100% clean audit on an annual basis, for investor confidence
   b. Managing relevant communications with the Auditor General.

8. Transformation Management
   a. Direct and manage transformation initiatives across own department, providing a governance
   structure that sustains long-term organizational transformation.
   b. Develop a plan/approach for the support and promotion of small business in own area.

9. Quality Management
   a. Develop an operational quality management plan for own department is support of JPC’s QMS
   framework.
   b. Ensure assessment of the quality processes focusing on opportunities for improvement and the
   need for changes to the quality management plan.
   c. Ensure that all new staff are inducted into the requirements of the quality management plan.

10. People Management
    a. Ensure the development of a high-performing team through embedding formal Performance
    Development and coaching management team effectively.
    b. Ensure that managers create effective workforce plans and recruitment demands plans.
    c. Address poor performance of team members through the formal Performance Improvement
    process.

Work Attributes, Knowledge and Skills
a. Leadership skills and strategic vision
b. Cash Management, financial accounting and corporate.
c. Strong work ethic
d. Ability to act quickly, accurately , credible and decisively often under pressure and in critical
circumstances to uphold entity’s interest.
e. Analytical thinking and strong problem solving skills.

Leading and Core Competencies:
a. Leadership and People Management Skills.
b. Quantitative data analysis, data management (maintaining a database, quality control measures),
and in the presentation of results.
c. Proficiency in using Microsoft applications databases and advanced statistical software for data
reporting.
d. Knowledge of the Local, Provincial, and National political and legislative frameworks related to town
planning and/or urban/spatial planning.
e. In-depth understanding of Government strategic thinking and policies and how they can practically
be applied.
f. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, labour
unions, and the public.
g. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
h. Ability to plan activities, goals, and objectives of the department and monitor compliance.

NOTE: JPC is an Employment Equity Employer; therefore, an appointment will be made in accordance
with the company’s employment Equity Plan. All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply
and will be considered. The City of Joburg Property Company applies the principles of employment equity
and will consider designated groups and people with disabilities in line with these requirements.

Applicants are informed that, if no notification of appointment / response is received within six (6) weeks of the
closing date, they must accept that this application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position
at the City of Joburg Property Company, you hereby consent to the background checks should your application
be shortlisted such as.

• Qualifications and Identity validation
• Credit record
• Criminal check

JPC reserves the right not to fill the position or to re-advertise it. Candidates will be expected to undergo
psychometric and competency-based assessments.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to have their foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA) and to provide the evaluation results. Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only.

APPLY ONLINE: www.jhbproperty.co.za. Please take note that only online applications will be
considered. Please apply by using the following link: :
https://share.hsforms.com/1hwdh7G2EQ_ikWeNx1NaW4Q469tl

For enquiries please contact: Ms Refiloe Mosikare on 011 431 1354 or via email at
refiloem@tianaconsulting.co.za

Closing Date :22 September 2026

We wish you all the best with your applications