South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) Chief Financial Officer – E2 Vacancy 2026 | Preference for African Females

Opportunity Overview

The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is inviting applications for a Chief Financial Officer (E2) position based in Pretoria. This strategic leadership role is integral to SAMSA's financial health and strategic direction.

SAMSA is committed to Employment Equity in its practices. For this specific vacancy, preference will be given to African Females to achieve the organisation's equity objectives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing financial leadership and ensuring robust financial governance.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Postgraduate Qualification (NQF 8) in Accounting, Financial Management, Commerce, or Finance.
• Professional Certification such as CA(SA), CGMA (CIMA), or ACCA, or a similar qualification.
• A Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Master of Business Administration, Master of Finance, Master of Accounting, or Master of Commerce is considered an added advantage.
• Experience:
• Twelve (12) years of experience in Accounting or Financial Management post-articles.
• At least five (5) years of experience at a Senior Management level.
• Two (2) years of experience at an Executive level.
• Proven experience in public sector finance, state-owned entities, regulators, or similar complex organisations.
• Demonstrated experience in:
• Strategic financial leadership.
• Treasury Regulations and Public Sector Financial Management frameworks.
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), GRAP, or other applicable accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic and Business Partnering:
• Provide strategic financial advice and executive support to the CEO, Executive Committee, and Board on all financial and business matters.
• Lead long-term financial planning and sustainability initiatives.
• Drive financial innovation and value creation across the organisation.
• Support organisational transformation and growth initiatives.
• Financial Governance and Reporting:
• Oversee the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting to EXCO, the Board, and relevant external stakeholders.
• Direct the preparation of audited annual financial statements in line with applicable statutory requirements.
• Ensure robust financial controls, policies, and processes are in place across the organisation.
• Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and recommend corrective action where required.
• Prevent unauthorised, irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure through strong governance and oversight.
• Financial Risk, Governance, Audit and Compliance:
• Provide strategic leadership in ensuring SAMSA’s full compliance with the PFMA, National Treasury regulations, GRAP, the King Report, and all other applicable legislation, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Oversee the organisation’s financial risk, audit, compliance, and internal control environment to safeguard institutional integrity, accountability, and operational resilience.
• Lead engagement with internal and external audit processes, ensuring that findings and recommendations are effectively monitored and addressed.