11 Cfo jobs in Cape Town

We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic Chief Revenue Officer to join Wyzetalk. As CRO you will be responsible for aligning and optimising the customer experience from acquisition to adoption and expansion. Your aim is to increase revenue by holding a long-term perspective, understanding and embracing the differences between sales, partnerships, customer success and marketing, and streamlining how these departments work together. You will develop and execute the company’s revenue model, lead efforts to scale both new customer acquisition and expansion within existing accounts and build a repeatable and sustainable revenue stream. The CRO reports into the CEO, and has 4-5 direct reports across marketing, sales and customer success.

Revenue Strategy & Growth
Develop and execute an integrated revenue strategy that drives customer acquisition, adoption, and expansion. Use data-driven insights to identify new growth opportunities and set ambitious revenue targets, ensuring the company meets or exceeds financial objectives.

Go-to-Market & Sales Strategy
Lead the development of go-to-market strategies, ensuring the creation of new revenue channels and successful product positioning. Manage the sales pipeline to drive consistent growth, attract new clients, and support expansion within existing accounts.

Strategic Client Engagement
Engage directly with key clients for strategic sales and customer success purposes. Build and maintain strong relationships with high-value clients, participating in negotiations and high-level conversations to ensure long-term satisfaction, retention, and expansion.

Executive Leadership & Team Guidance
As part of the executive leadership team, provide strategic input on company-wide growth initiatives and operational efficiency. Collaborate with C-level executives and the board to align revenue goals with the broader company vision, ensuring sustainable business performance. Guide revenue-generating teams—Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, and Customer Success—in their development and performance. Foster an inclusive culture that promotes and support our guiding principle and the Company values of Partnership, Ownership and Consistency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Optimization
Align, optimize and develop key revenue-generating teams—Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, and Customer Success—to improve operational efficiency and return on investment. Foster strong cross-departmental collaboration to ensure a seamless customer experience and drive consistent revenue growth.

Revenue Forecasting
Lead revenue forecasting, budgeting, and align financial planning with the CFO to ensure that revenue-generating activities are aligned with company financial goals. Continuously monitor performance and adjust strategies to achieve desired outcomes and long-term growth.

• 10+ years of experience in revenue-related leadership roles (e.g., VP of Sales, VP of Marketing, VP of Customer Success) within a fast-growing organization, preferably in the technology or SaaS sector.
• Proven track record of driving significant revenue growth and scaling revenue teams.
  Deep understanding of sales cycles, marketing funnels, and customer success strategies, with the ability to align these departments towards common goals.
• Balancing a customer-first focus with a solutions-driven mindset by aligning product and service offerings with client needs to maximize value.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making, with proficiency in leveraging CRMs, analytics platforms, and revenue management tools.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with experience engaging at the board and executive levels.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution, moving fluidly between long-term planning and short-term problem-solving.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
  – 30 Days of Annual Leave
  – Medical Aid Subsidy
  – Access to an EAP
• Peer Feedback to Grow and Improve.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a passionate team.
• Be part of a company that is making a real difference in the world.

We're Hiring: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Hours: Monday – Friday | 08:00 – 16:00

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About Us

Founded in 1953, the Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged (CPOA) has evolved into one of South Africa's leading retirement organisations, managing over 25 facilities offering a full continuum of care—from independent living to specialised frail care. As a non-profit with a strong welfare mission, we pride ourselves on operational excellence, compassionate service, and sound governance. We are widely recognised as "The Retirement Specialist."

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Executive Management team. The CFO will be responsible for safeguarding the financial health of the organisation while driving innovation and efficiency across our Finance and IT functions. This is a key leadership role, reporting directly to the CEO and providing essential oversight to the Board of Governors and Finance Committee.

You will lead the financial strategy, oversee the Finance Department, manage organisational investments, ensure regulatory compliance, and champion our ERP system, Acumatica, to deliver integrated financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Finance department and provide strategic financial guidance to the organisation.
• Oversee banking, investment portfolios, and project financing.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO, Finance Committee, and Board.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g., SARS, IFRS for SMEs).
• Drive effective use and continuous improvement of the Acumatica ERP system.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure secure, efficient financial and operational systems.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and annual audit preparation.
• Foster a high-performance finance team culture and lead staff development.

ERP & Systems Leadership

• Act as the business owner of Acumatica, ensuring optimal configuration and usage.
• Lead system training, troubleshooting, and reporting enhancements.
• Maintain data integrity and financial accuracy within the ERP system.
• Align system capabilities with organisational goals and finance processes.

Reporting & Governance

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Present investment performance and financial updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold POPIA compliance across finance operations.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS for SMEs and all statutory requirements.

Leadership and people Management

• Supervise and support the Finance Controller and other finance team members.
• Provide oversight of IT and its integration with finance systems.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and service within the Finance Department.
• Guide staff development, performance management, and training (including Acumatica).

Monthly Tasks

• SARS compliance.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Review investment placements and performance.
• Collate project financial data and ensure accuracy.
• Report financial position to the CEO and Finance Sub-Committee.
• Ensure Acumatica data is reconciled, accurate, and up to date.

Quarterly Tasks

• Lead quarterly investment feedback meetings.
• Review financial system performance and identify enhancements in Acumatica.
• Prepare Grant Trust Statements for half-yearly meetings.

Annual Task

• Lead preparation of budgets and tariff reviews.
• Prepare annual financial statements in line with IFRS for SMEs.
• Coordinate external audit and supporting schedules.
• Ensure Acumatica year-end closing processes are accurately executed.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with 7+ years post-qualification experience.
• Proven leadership in finance functions within a medium to large organisation.
• Solid understanding of audit processes, statutory returns, and compliance.
• Strong experience with ERP systems (preferably Acumatica orequivalent).
• Excellent MS Excel skills and a sharp analytical mindset.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in team development, strategic planning, and change management.

Why Join CPOA?

At CPOA, we don't just offer a job—we offer a meaningful career where your expertise helps enhance the lives of older persons. As CFO, you'll play a critical role in steering a financially strong and socially impactful organisation into the future.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations for this position?

Work Location: In person

1.1. Dag tot dag vaslegging van alle transaksies insake Aankope, Kontant-balansering en ander finansiele verpligtinge op onderskeie finansiele stelsels.

1.2. Bestuur van die Salaris-betaalrol en die Klub se kleinkas.

1.3. Korrekte samestelling, interpretasie en aksies geneem ten opsigte van die daaglikse, weeklikse en maandelikse verslae

1.4. Bestuur van Krediteure en Debiteure.

1.5. Om betalings te maak soos versoek deur die Klub Bestuurder.

1.6. Hantering van kontrakte met eksterne instansies, insluitende die korrektheid daarvan en die vroegtydige opvolg en eskalasie daarvan vir verdere aksie waar nodig.

1.7. Om weeklikse rekonsiliasies van die bankrekening te doen en die maandelikse balansstaat te voorsien aan bestuur van Klub, insluitende die bestuur van BTW.

1.8. Bestuur van die Klub se bate-register.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R7 000,00 - R10 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

We are recruiting a dedicated, energetic, well-rounded Executive Assistant for our CEO. The primary purpose of this role is to provide effective, proactive, and professional administrative and secretarial support to our CEO and the assigned Executive members. This person will be the point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders. This role will contribute to the efficiency of the business by managing the flow of information in a timely and accurate manner.

Who are we?

Sanlam Life and Savings (SLS) is focused on serving our retail and corporate clients in South Africa and further developing our strategic advantages in the South African market. Sanlam Life and Savings consists of the following business units Retail Mass, Corporate, Risk and Savings, Glacier and various business enabling functions. The Sanlam Life and Savings Office provides strategic direction, coordination and support to the four clusters, as well as performing governance oversight that includes assurance provided by second line of defense functions in SLS, to enable us to meet our business objectives.

What will you do?

Job Purpose:

The Chief Information Officer (BTSS), will be responsible for the effective delivery of the IT strategy, for the multiple businesses in the office of CTOO; these includes the SLS Medical Division, SLS: Reinsurance, SLS: Communication & The Design Hub, and Business Shared Services.

The Chief Information Officer (CIO) will lead the strategic modernization and transformation of technology across the Business Transformation and Shared Services centre, which supports customer service across multiple channels.

This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, customer experience innovation, and digital transformation.

The CIO will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer of SLS, with a dotted line to the SLS Chief Operations Officer.

What will make you successful in this role?

Role Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master's Degree preferred).
• Relevant certifications in IT Governance, Enterprise Architecture, or Digital Transformation (e.g., TOGAF, ITIL, Agile).

Experience:

• 10+ years in senior IT leadership roles, preferably in customer service or shared services environments.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale technology transformation initiatives.
• Experience in a federated environment working with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of CRM, telephony, and customer experience technologies.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and the implementation thereof.
• Extensive experience working in an AGILE environment.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Financial Services Industry
• Knowledge of Product Management and Product Ownership
• Business Management Principles
• Client Experience Management
• Data Analytics
• Technology for Outsourcing Business Model

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and enterprise-wide perspective
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Deep understanding of customer-centric service models
• Change management and transformation delivery
• Data-driven decision-making and analytical acumen
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Additional Information:

• Appointments will be made based on the company's transformation strategy.

Output/Core Tasks:

Run – Operational Excellence

• Ensure stability, performance, and security of BTSS and the Central Client Service Centre technology platforms.
• Manage and optimize legacy systems while preparing for modernization.
• Oversee IT service delivery across all customer engagement channels, including call centres, mail centres, walk-in centres, and digital channels.
• Lead and manage Agile Release Trains comprising cross-functional squads to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of technology solutions supporting customer service operations.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement ,agile excellence across squads, ensuring alignment with business priorities and service delivery goals.
• Drive cost efficiency and service reliability across all customer support and servicing functions.
• Business Continuity Planning and Management: Develop and maintain robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure uninterrupted service delivery across all BTSS operations.
• Governance and Risk Management: Establish and enforce IT governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Data Quality Management: Implement data governance practices to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of customer and operational data across all BTSS systems.

Transform – Technology Modernization

• Lead the implementation and modernization of new platforms (e.g.: Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Telephony replacement, Artificial Intelligence, etc.) in line with the Service Model strategy.
• Modernize the service model to be customer experience-led, ensuring consistent, seamless engagement across all channels.
• Align BTSS and the Central Client Service Centre technology architecture with SLS and Group Technology strategies.

Grow – Strategic Enablement

• Enable data-driven insights to improve customer satisfaction, retention, and cross-sell opportunities.
• Foster innovation in customer engagement through AI, automation, and omnichannel capabilities.
• Build scalable platforms to support future growth and evolving service demands.
• Collaborate with business leaders to align technology with strategic business outcomes.

Knowledge and Skills

Strategic operations planning and implementation

Attraction of new and retention of current business

Stakeholder management

Competitor analysis of technologies and operational processes

Risk analysis and budget management

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

Closing Date: 9 October 2025

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

Company Description

Home Uyility is a privately-held company specializing in the import, export, and distribution of high-quality household plasticware, glassware, cleaning products, plant pots, and toys. Established in 2006, Home Utility supplies a variety of products suitable for both homes and businesses, including the food industry, décor shops, hardware stores, and the childcare sector. The company is committed to offering cost-effective, high-quality products that cater to diverse budgets and needs. Home Utility has two distribution centers in Cape Town and Durban, with its head office located in Cape Town, and maintains a wide footprint across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, West Coast, and Namibia.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role based in Milnerton for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the company, including finance, operations, business planning, sales, and strategic planning. Day-to-day tasks include overseeing company operations, developing and implementing business strategies, managing financial performance, and driving sales growth. The CEO will work closely with the executive team and report directly to the board of directors.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Finance, Operations Management, and Business Planning
• Experience in Sales and Strategic Planning
• Proven leadership and management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on-site in Milnerton
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field; MBA preferred
• Experience in the import, export, and distribution sector is a plus

At Pragma, we provide the opportunity for individuals to enjoy their working lives as much as their home lives. We foster a team environment in which each individual is recognised, valued and developed to support our company strategy. We encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As Pragma accelerates the growth and valuation of its On Key software platform, we are seeking a strategic and technically astute Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive the product's long-term vision, architecture, and team capability.

At Pragma, we provide the opportunity for individuals to enjoy their working lives as much as their home lives. We foster a team environment in which each individual is recognised, valued and developed to support our company strategy. We encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As Pragma accelerates the growth and valuation of its On Key software platform, we are seeking a strategic and technically astute Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to drive the product's long-term vision, architecture, and team capability.

• A minimum of a tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• A post-grad/MBA is advantageous.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in senior technology leadership roles as a Chief Technology Officer.
• Experience preparing product companies for funding or investor evaluations is highly advantageous.
• Proven experience scaling enterprise software platforms with recurring revenue models.
• Deep technical expertise across architecture, software development, and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong leadership capability in restructuring teams, building cultures of delivery, and navigating change.

• Vision, Strategy & Investor Readiness.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define a bold, achievable vision for On Key's technology evolution and ARR growth.
• Shape and articulate the On Key technology and development.
• Ensure On Key's technical strategy, infrastructure, and team maturity align with investor expectations for valuation and due diligence.
• Identify, assess and implement mitigation plans for key technical risks associated with the product.
• Technology & Product Leadership.
• Provide direct leadership and business management for key functional teams, including:
  • Architecture – Guide strategic architectural decisions and UI modernisation initiatives.
  • Software Development – Ensure roadmap delivery and scalable, agile development practices.
  • Quality Assurance – Drive improvements in automation, release velocity, and test coverage.
  • Maintenance and Integration – Maintenance of commercially available products, and development and support of integration solutions.
  • Hosting & Technical Support – Oversee cloud readiness, seamless deployment, SLA adherence, and end-user support excellence.
• Embed engineering best practices across the SDLC and reduce overreliance on key individuals.
• Drive data-driven performance and delivery transparency across technical functions.
• Organisational Design & Succession Planning.
• Define the future-fit structure for the On Key technical team that supports scale, agility, and innovation.
• Mentoring of high-potential individuals in the team.
• Team Culture & Delivery Enablement.
• Drive high employee engagement levels and break down siloed thinking within the development team and the teams they interact with
• Establish a high-trust, feedback-driven team culture focused on ownership, performance, and learning.
• Improve milestone attainment and foster greater alignment between product vision and delivery outcomes.

Let's Write Africa's Story Together
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description
Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Security discipline or Computer-related field. An Honours or Master's Degree is preferred.
• Relevant ISO trainings and certifications from a recognised institution
• Agile certification from a recognised institution is advantageous

Attributes

• Business acumen
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Threat analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ethical judgement and confidentiality
• Proven leadership skills

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in information security industry or similar
• Experience with Agile methodologies, e.g. SAFe, Scrum, LeSS, etc.

Skills And Knowledge
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE (
PREFERRED, NOT A REQUIREMENT
)

• Security architecture and design
• Security frameworks and methodologies i.e. NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, etc.
• Risk management and incident response
• Network, application and cloud security principles
• Expert understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks and standards

The CISO oversees an Old Mutual's information, cyber and technology security strategy, vision and implementation. The CISO's responsibilities include developing, implementing and enforcing security policies to protect critical organization data

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will be a thought leader in the area of information security for the organization. The CISO will establish information security strategy for the organization and direct the implementation and monitoring of information security standards and policies. The CISO will provide information security guidance to executive leadership within the organization by recommending information security investments which mitigate risks, strengthen defenses, and reduce vulnerabilities for development, internal and client facing systems and products. This role is part of the leadership team of Operations and Corporate Governance across OML. The role is accountable for achieving strategic objectives through other managers and their teams over periods of 3 to 5 years.

• Information security strategy and governance – Develop and implement an information security strategy that aligns with the Old Mutual's overall business goals and objectives. Establish and enforce security governance frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Risk management – Oversee the regular conduct of risk assessments to identify, evaluate and prioritise security risks to Old Mutual. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to address identified security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Incident management and response – Develop, maintain and test an incident response plan to address and manage security incidents effectively. Lead and coordinate the response to security incidents, including communication with stakeholders and external parties.
• Compliance and regulatory adherence – Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards related to information security.
• Security architecture and technology – Design and oversee the implementation of security architecture to protect Old Mutual's information systems and data. Evaluate, select and manage security technologies and solutions that support Old Mutual's security objectives.
• Data protection and privacy – Implement measures to protect sensitive and critical data from unauthorised access, breaches and loss.
• Agile software development frameworks and implementation – Demonstrate an understanding of Agile frameworks (e.g. Scrum, SAFe, LeSS) including their principles, roles, ceremonies and artifacts. Be able to articulate the differences and benefits of each framework and apply them to different project scenarios.
• Evaluate emerging technology and trends – Identify opportunities for technology-driven improvements to enhance information security productivity and performance. Explore and pilot innovative technologies and solutions that can provide a competitive advantage or significantly improve information security capabilities.
• Stakeholder and team collaboration – Build trust through strong delivery and product management practices for engaging within teams and stakeholders.

• Leadership and mentorship – Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to various levels within Information Security teams.

• Maintaining Balance: Effectively balances personal priorities with the responsibility of directing and motivating team members, ensuring that individual and team objectives are aligned with organizational goals.

• Work Planning and Assignment: Develops comprehensive plans and assigns tasks strategically, considering individual strengths and workload capacity to optimize team productivity and efficiency.
• Guidance and Direction: Provides clear guidance and direction to team members, empowering them to achieve operational excellence standards while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Performance Optimization: Cultivates a climate conducive to optimal performance by fostering open communication, providing constructive feedback, and recognizing and celebrating team achievements to motivate and inspire continuous improvement.

Skills
Competencies
Communication Technologies

Executing

Strategic

Education
Bachelor of Computer Science (BCoSc): Information Technology (Required)

Closing Date
19 October 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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