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This role is an enabling role that provides strategic, operational and governance support to the Finance Director of Vodacom South Africa (FD: VSA). The role ensures that the FD VSA’s agenda is translated into clear priorities, disciplined execution and high‑quality decision support, while maintaining strong alignment with: The CEO agenda for Vodacom South Africa, and The Vodacom Group CFO agenda and governance requirements. The Vodafone Finance agenda and governance requirements. The role operates as a chief‑of‑staff–type function, integrating strategy execution, performance management, stakeholder coordination and governance discipline across the FD’s office.
Job Responsibility:
Act as a trusted advisor and execution partner to the FD
Translate FD priorities into actionable plans with clear milestones, ownership and outcomes
Provide independent challenge, synthesis and insight on complex strategic and operational matters
Own and manage the FD’s strategic and operational initiatives
Ensure alignment of FD’s initiatives with CEO: Vodacom SA, Vodacom Group CFO and Vodafone Finance priorities
Track progress, risks, interdependencies and benefits realisation
Support enterprise‑level financial and operational performance reviews
Identify emerging risks, performance gaps and opportunities requiring FD’s intervention
Ensure consistent performance narratives across Finance, the CEO’s Office, Group, and Vodafone interfaces
Lead preparation and coordination of FD’s inputs for: Vodacom South Africa ExCo, Board and Board Sub-Committees, Vodacom Group CFO and Group governance forums, Vodafone Finance requirements
Ensure decisions, actions and commitments are documented, tracked and delivered
Support the FD in maintaining strong financial governance, risk management and compliance standards
Ensure appropriate documentation, audit trails and decision records are maintained
Lead or support high‑priority initiatives on behalf of the FD
Monitor progress on allocated projects deliverables
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Finance / Accounting / Business Administration / Commerce / Strategy / Management Sciences or equivalent
Postgraduate qualification or MBA Advantageous
At least 8 years’ experience, preferably in finance, strategy, business performance management, or related roles
Minimum of 2 years Leadership/Management experience
Experience working directly with C‑Suite Executives
Experience preparing materials for ExCo, Board, Vodafone Finance and Group governance forums
Leading cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, complex environments
Experience in translating executive priorities into actionable plans, tracking milestones, risks, dependencies, and benefits
Converting data into executive-ready insights and recommendations for C-Suite Executives
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Project management methodologies and tools
Strong governance, compliance and risk management
Complex stakeholder management
Presentation and communication
High commercial and financial acumen
Ability to simplify complexity into executive‑level insight
Absolute integrity, discretion and sound judgement
Strong execution bias and delivery discipline
Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
Business performance models and value drivers
Risk and control frameworks and governance standards
Understanding of Governance and Board processes
What we offer:
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies