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Chief Officer
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Chief Officer (post level 8) Job ID: 6245
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Finance -> Financial Aid
Contract Type
Permanent
Occupational Level
Junior Management
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
2/10/2025
Description
KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
- Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).
- A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).
- Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).
Duties and responsibilities:
- Manage the NSFAS/DHET General fund and NSFAS pre-funders.
- Prepare, verify, and submit required templates to NSFAS (e.g., academic data, registration data).
- Review and validate funded lists for accuracy by resolving items on the exception report before allocations.
- Ensure the accuracy and timely processing of allowance payments.
- Allocate, adjust, disburse, and cancel bursary amounts as required.
- Manage the student transport allowance process.
- Oversee the private accommodation application and approval process.
- Oversee and manage refund applications.
- Contribute to the regular review and improvement of Financial Aid information and related documentation.
- Assist in removing administrative blocks where necessary.
- Communicate important updates and instructions to students.
- Manage credit processes, including returning unspent amounts to NSFAS.
- Assist in compiling and finalising the NSFAS close-out report.
- Perform reconciliations of entities, funds, and payments.
- Set up and maintain fiscal amounts on bursary funds, including amendments and reconciliations.
- Conduct annual setup processes.
- Create new item types and entities for newly established funds.
- Assist with statistical reports to senior management, NSFAS, DHET, and other stakeholders.
- Implement risk management through reconciliation processes and accuracy controls.
- Supervise, mentor, and train team members.
- Develop, discuss, and submit performance reviews, work environment assessments, and improvement plans for personnel.
- Address and resolve escalated enquiries from students, parents, guardians, and external sponsors.
- Recommend and prepare system improvements to streamline processes.
- Assist with internal and external audit processes.
- Participate in the recruitment process for permanent and temporary staff.
- Attend meetings and provide feedback to relevant staff members.
- Represent the institution at NSFAS workshops and communicate key updates to management and staff.
Inherent requirements:
- Bachelor's or B. Tech degree on NQF Level 7 with Accounting on third year level (attach academic record).
- A minimum of three (3) years' relevant financial experience.
Recommendations:
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft
- Work in the Higher Education context, especially Financial Aid.
Competencies
Required competencies:
- Results Orientated:
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
- The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Strategic Thinking:
- The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
• Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Proficient in using MS Office.
• Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
• Building Coalitions:
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.
Closing date:
2 October 2025
Salary:
The salary is available on request.
Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.
Enquiries:
For enquiries, please feel free to contact or email or Additionally, kindly contact / 9848 / 7659 for assistance.
General:
The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: EEA13-UFS EE Plan 1 March 2025_28 Feb
The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
Chief Officer
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Wagenborg Crew Management is seeking for a Chief Officer to join our Shipping Fleet. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of our general cargo vessels. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of cargo while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the deck team to ensure smooth operations
- Implement and enforce safety procedures and regulations
- Coordinate cargo loading and unloading activities
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Collaborate with other departments to optimize vessel performance
What we offer
- Job Security and Flexible Planning
- Competitive Salary (salary range based on all in monthly wages)
- World Wide Sailing Area
- 4 month rotation
- Free Internet on board
- Reimbursement of travel costs
- Reimbursement of STCW registration and certification
- Career Development and Guidance on the Job
This vacancy is specifically handled by our South African Agency (SAMTRA). At this agency we are bound to only process applications of local applicants and therefore cannot process other applications. Our network of individual offices and agencies recruit crewmembers on a global basis and regularly publish vacancies online for their specific regions. Please keep an eye out on our website for vacancies published by our other offices and agencies.
- Valid applicable Certificate of Competence (STCW II/2)
- Valid STCW Training Certificates
- Valid Seafarer Medical Certificate
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in English (both written and spoken)
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a multicultural crew
- Experience with general cargo trade
- Experience with mixed Nationality crew
- Demonstrated knowledge of cargo handling operations and safety procedures
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in challenging maritime environments
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and operational requirements
Chief Accounting Officer
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THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• Running the accounting and financial activities of the businesses.
• Analysis of the economic stability of the companies and provide financial information to other departments, enabling these departments to make budgeting and investment decisions
• Reporting on costs, productivity, margins and companies expenditures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Preparing the monthly profit and loss, and balance sheet reports
• Tax reporting and inventory processing
• Collecting and analysing data, which is then used in the preparation of weekly and monthly estimates
• Advising on estimates for project funding
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
• Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data
• Examining financial records to check for accuracy
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• A degree and experience in the financial field.
• Degrees in the following subjects will be advantageous:
• Accountancy or Finance
• Economics
• Mathematics
• Business Studies
• Management
ABILITIES AND QUALITIES:
• An analytical mind
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
• Commercial and business awareness
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Deadline-orientated and an ability to stick to time constraints
To apply kindly email your CV using CAO APPLICATION as the subject line.
Chief Operations Officer
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Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Principal Chief Operations Officer located in Ballito. The Principal Chief Operations Officer will be responsible for overseeing daily business operations, implementing business plans, and developing policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency. The role involves managing budgets, performing financial analysis, and ensuring the company's operations align with strategic goals. The individual will also work closely with other executives and stakeholders to build and maintain productive business relationships.
Qualifications
• Proficiency in Business Planning and Operations Management
• Strong Analytical Skills and experience in Finance or Business law
• Expertise in Budgeting and financial management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment
• 10+ years of experience in a senior leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred
• Master's Degree
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Must be located within commutable distance to Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Please forward your CV, using COO as the subject line.
Chief Risk Officer
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Job Function:
-Responsible for the formulation and embedment of the company’s sustainability strategy.
-Fulfil the statutory role as the head of the risk control function
-Keep abreast of legislation and best practices within the risk, legal and compliance field and understand and influence business strategy and culture
-Foster strong relationships with regulators and industry bodies to ensure the company's interests are represented and to stay informed about regulatory changes and industry best practices.
-Formulate and influence the business risk strategy and risk appetite, including appropriate measurement, monitoring and reporting tools, and contribute as part of the risk community to organisation's Risk strategy.
-Provide stakeholders with insights regarding risk drivers to increase management’s responsiveness and influence business decisions.
-Oversee and provide advice to the Board of Directors, Audit and Risk Committee, senior management, and wider business on all risk and regulatory related matters, including business decisions, strategic initiatives, and corporate governance.
-Foster a risk aware culture where risk and compliance activities are integrated and embedded in business practices through ongoing communication and education.
-Establish the risk management process for the business including identification, assessment, monitoring, management and reporting on key risks facing the business.
-Manage the identification and investigation of material risks that may have an impact on the ability of the business to meet its objectives, in conjunction with the risk community.
-Direct and oversee the implementation of the risk management, legal and compliance framework and solutions within the business, ensuring that the business remains within its risk appetite.
-Manage the ongoing assessment of the adequacy and efficiency of risk management framework, risk appetite statement, risk management strategy and controls at a business level and drive the implementation of measures to enhance controls and risk management.
-Establish an aggregated view of the business current and evolving risk profile.
-Take responsibility for the coordination, execution and maturing of the business’s Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) process.
-Manage the reporting of the business' risk profile and outcome of ORSA, including details of all material risk exposures facing the business and related mitigating actions.
-Report on the effectiveness of the implementation of the risk management within the business and identified improvements that are required.
-Oversee the assessment, monitoring and reporting of the solvency position of the business and ensure that the business is appropriately capitalised.
-Contribute to organisation wide risk governance structures, policies and frameworks to ensure continuous integration, collaboration and alignment of risk and compliance practices across the group.
-Oversee the appropriate stress testing and scenario analysis and forward-looking projections are performed and the results are taken into account in strategy, business planning and monitoring.
-Develop risk and compliance governance structures within the business to facilitate the appropriate, accurate and timely flow of information.
-Develop strong partnerships across the business that facilitates the managing and mitigation of risks across the various areas of the business, resulting in an integrated risk management effort.
-Provide executive management within the business with advice on the risk and compliance implications of business activities, and provide consultative support to assess, prioritise and mitigate potential risks.
Qualification required
Post graduate degree in Risk Management, Compliance or Legal, OR
Postgraduate degree in Actuarial and/ or Accounting Science (FASSA or CA(SA))
Registration with the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA)
Experience required
10 - 12 years’ experience in risk management or compliance within a financial services or non-life insurance environment
5 - 8 years business management and/ or risk and/ or compliance experience at a senior management or executive level
Experience as a Head of a Control Function will be preferred
Chief Financial Officer
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Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
Accountable for accurate reporting of financial results and managing financial affairs.
Job Description
Strategy
- Seamlessly integrates for internal supply chain effectiveness and functional integration.
- Execute Functional strategy, create a shared purpose and identity for function
- Accountable for ensuring an optimal and compliant control environment within business unit that appropriately balances risk appetites and customer demand with the need to grow to achieve the financial ambitions and balance sheet aspirations
- Manage the strategic investment budget and Book of Work spend for business, in alignment with the enterprise strategy and prioritised in line with Cluster's commercial and cultural aspirations. Also ensures that appropriate Returns on Investment (ROI) are realized by building a culture and discipline of benefits tracking.
- Influence shape and sustainability of the business by operating from financial management to market presence and product mix or service lines, to technology, talent, help deliver new revenue streams, to leveraging mergers, acquisitions and divestitures as appropriate.
- Embrace our distinctive brand aspiration and infuse in business.
- Build a culture of inclusivity, diversity, entrepreneurship, and ownership.
- Drive Cluster decisions within Business. Drive BU decisions.
- Accountable for finance narratives & insights driving business.
- Take an eco-system mandate: (geography, customer, channel and product) of business area.
- Influence integration of Treasury, Risk, and Finance from a BU perspective.
- Influence the build of a leading global payments hub, where applicable.
- Stimulate behavior in business to achieve strategic and financial objectives. Provide leadership to ensure alignment of financial and business strategies.
- Maintain stewardship and excellence which drives performance and sustainable growth through preservation of financial integrity.
Profit and Loss
- Co-accountable for business growth and profitability.
- Accountable to ensure that reporting, controls and enterprise risk programs are operating and functioning as intended.
- Support business leaders in achieving business goals and objectives through the use of advanced modelling and analysis to provide actionable intelligence, beyond data.
- Responsible for financial rigor and control.
- With regards to BCM and Cyber security, influence focus on vulnerability and internal controls assessment to review the data supply chain and identify the location of sensitive data. The CFO needs to understand the risks and then develop a plan to align the BCM & cybersecurity strategy with the business strategy. CFOs must also ensure that processes are in place to understand the relevant BCM and cybersecurity compliance and regulatory requirements.
People Investment
- Coach, inspire, engage, mentor and develop financially and business savvy leaders.
- Build a scalable, digitally-led business.
- Help shape society by developing innovative solutions to societal challenges; and expand and augment existing capabilities.
- Embrace a different, more commercial and overtly entrepreneurial way of doing things.
- Focus on Finance skills evolution with innovation and employability at the heart of people management.
- Integrate Big Data and Advanced Analytics into the core of our business.
- Build specialised Finance skills to support mergers and acquisitions, and partnership capabilities to drive opportunity.
- Providing thought leadership to the industry.
- Deliver on our Customer Promise by creating unprecedented, seamless experiences.
- Be an enabler of capabilities, talent and service level to fulfill business and functional responsibilities in an innovative efficient manner.
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Accounting
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
Chief Financial Officer
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- Strategic Planning and Management
- Financial Management and Reporting
- Financial Planning, Budgeting, Controls and Services
- Investment Management
- Audit Oversight Management
- Stakeholder Management
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: Up to R ,00 per year
Education:
- Honours (Required)
Experience:
- Executive management as a CFO.: 10 years (Required)
- manufacturing: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- SAICA as a CA (SA) (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Chief Technology Officer
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Role Description:
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for developing and executing the company's technological vision and strategy. This role drives innovation, oversees all aspects of the company's technology development, and ensures that technological resources are aligned with the company's business goals. The CTO will lead the engineering and IT teams, manage technological budgets, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, security, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the company's technology strategy to support long-term goals.
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable and secure technology platforms.
- Oversee all system design and changes in system architecture.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage.
- Establish and enforce software development and operational standards.
- Collaborate with other executives to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
- Manage technical teams, including software engineers, IT, DevOps, and product development staff.
- Drive innovation through research, experimentation, and strategic tech partnerships.
- Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance and ROI.
- Ensure compliance with data protection, cybersecurity, and privacy regulations.
- Represent the company in technical discussions with stakeholders, partners, and investors.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in a senior technology leadership role, such as CTO, VP of Engineering, or Technical Director.
- Strong background in software development, systems architecture, and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated experience building and scaling engineering teams and digital platforms.
- Deep understanding of data security, cloud infrastructure, and agile development methodologies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to solving complex problems.
- Experience working in startup, high-growth, or innovation-driven environments is a plus.
Preferred Skills and Traits:
- Familiarity with product management principles and UX/UI best practices.
- Passion for innovation and a future-oriented mindset.
- Ability to inspire and mentor cross-functional teams.
Compensation
$ 5,500 - $ 10,000 per month depending on experience.
Details
- Independent contractor agreement paid 2x monthly.
- Client has a desire for long-term commitment.
Chief Financial Officer
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CAO VACANCY Ballito-based Company Group is seeking to employ a Chief Accounting Officer. The successful candidate will manage our Finance Department. Key skill requirements are preparing and signing off financial records up to trial balance, dealing with SARS queries, VAT returns, CIPC and Pastel.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• Running the accounting and financial activities of the businesses.
• Analysis of the economic stability of the companies and provide financial information to other departments, enabling these departments to make budgeting and investment decisions
• Reporting on costs, productivity, margins and companies expenditures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Preparing the monthly profit and loss, and balance sheet reports
• Tax reporting and inventory processing
• Collecting and analysing data, which is then used in the preparation of weekly and monthly estimates
• Advising on estimates for project funding
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
• Responding to financial inquiries by gathering and interpreting data
• Examining financial records to check for accuracy
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• A degree and experience in the financial field.
• Degrees in the following subjects will be advantageous:
• Accountancy or Finance
• Economics
• Mathematics
• Business Studies
• Management
ABILITIES AND QUALITIES:
• An analytical mind
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
• Commercial and business awareness
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Deadline-orientated and an ability to stick to time constraints
- To apply kindly email your CV to using CAO APPLICATION as the subject line.
Chief Clinical Officer
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Resilient Health Portal (RHP) is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) to lead the strategic and operational direction of its clinical division. This is a critical executive leadership role responsible for clinical governance, service quality, and innovation in delivering value-based, technology-enabled care across South Africa's rehabilitation and primary health landscapes.
The CCO will drive RHP's clinical integrity and ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care across all platforms - including our Rehab Coordination model, patient-facing digital tools, health hubs, and allied provider networks. With direct oversight of clinical sub-divisions such as Rehab Coordination, Clinical Outcomes & Quality, Fraud, Waste & Abuse, and Clinical Innovation, the CCO will shape the next generation of person-centred, cost-effective healthcare services.
This role requires deep clinical credibility, exceptional leadership, and a strategic mindset capable of navigating complexity while inspiring a high-performing team. The successful candidate will bring gravitas, clinical excellence, and a passion for transforming healthcare systems.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote