Glenvista, Gauteng
Full-time
Closing Date: 26 August 2026
Job Advert Summary
To deliver a Business Partnering role through consulting services, investment appraisals, monitoring, analysis and reporting on capital expenditure.
Minimum Requirements
- Essential qualifications are: Formal accounting and finance qualifications i.e. BCom (Hons) or equivalent qualification (NQF 8)
- Desirable Qualification and Affiliations:SAIPA, CIMA, SAICA
- Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting and project finance environment, At least 2 years of experience in investment decision-making
Primary Duties
- Lead the annual capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgeting process and quarterly forecasting cycles in collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization.
- Monitor and evaluate the financial performance of capital projects in alignment with Rand Water’s policies, procedures, and reporting standards.
- Act as a strategic business partner to technical and operational teams, providing expert financial advice on capital project expenditure and resolving finance-related queries.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders like Senior Quantity Surveyors and Capital Execution Departments to calculate Authorised Votes (AV) for capital projects.
- Perform comprehensive financial due diligence assessments on all qualifying bids submitted for consideration.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support investment decisions in the organisation.
- Ensure compliance of capital expenditure with relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks, company policies, and IFRS accounting standards.
- Facilitate internal and external audit engagements and ensure audit readiness.
- Represent the Finance Business Unit in capital project-related committees and stakeholder forums, providing insight and recommendations.
- Identify, analyse and report on financial and business risks relating to capital project activity.
- High levels of accountability across financial
Knowledge
- SAP Project System, Investment Management, MS Office Suite, Project Portfolio Management System.
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Knowledge of FIDIC (The international Federation of Consulting Engineers)
Skills
- Strong analytical and investment analysis capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to work independently and respond effectively under pressure.
- Proactive, with initiative and sound judgment
- Embrace constructive feedback and implement relevant changes.
- Advanced computer literacy, particularly in financial systems and tools
Attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Commercial and Strategic Acumen
- Influencing and Communication
- Systems Thinking
- Mature Professional Etiquette
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