Chief Financial officer (CFO) | Logistics, Freight or Supply Chain Industry

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR008992/MoD

Date posted:

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

ð Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Join a Thriving, HighâGrowth Industry Leader

Are you a visionary financial leader ready to make your mark in a dynamic, fastâpaced organisation? Our client, a rapidly expanding player in the logistics, supply chain, and freight forwarding sector, is searching for an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive strategic growth and elevate financial performance across global markets.
This is not just another senior finance role — this is an opportunity to step into a business that is scaling fast, innovating boldly, and shaping the future of international movement and trade.

ð What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional?

As CFO, you will be at the heart of decisionâmaking for a company with international reach and huge expansion ambitions. You’ll guide highâimpact strategy, optimise financial operations across borders, and influence the evolution of an already thriving business.
If you thrive under pressure, bring passion and purpose to everything you do, and want your work to truly matter — this is your stage.

POSITION INFO:

ð Key Requirements

We’re looking for an accomplished financial leader who brings:

â Professional Expertise

CA(SA) or equivalent Chartered Accountant qualification
8–10 years postâarticles experience, with minimum 3 years in senior management
Proven experience in logistics, supply chain, or freight forwarding
Strong international finance exposure, including multiâcurrency environments
Inâdepth knowledge of taxation, accounting standards, compliance, and regulatory frameworks

ð Industry Edge

You understand the complexities of moving goods across borders and can navigate the financial intricacies of a global logistics or freight network.

ð¼ Leadership & Personal Attributes

Passionate, driven, and solutionsâfocused
Thrives under pressure and fastâmoving operational demands
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate numbers into business insights
Inspirational leader with strong stakeholder influence

ð¯ Key Responsibilities

Lead financial strategy, planning, and forecasting in a highâgrowth environment
Oversee global financial operations, governance, and compliance
Drive performance optimisation and profitability
Guide executive leadership with dataâdriven insights
Manage risk, cash flow, and capital allocation
Champion financial excellence and team performance

ð Why Join This Company?

A thriving organisation in one of the world’s most fastâpaced, highâimpact industries
Significant influence at executive level
A culture that values innovation, passion, and high performance
The chance to grow with a company expanding across global markets

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.
For more information, contact:

Monique Du Preez
Recruitment Consultant

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Chief Financial officer (CFO) | Logistics, Freight or Supply Chain Industry

ð Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Join a Thriving, HighâGrowth Industry Leader

ð What Makes This Opportunity Exceptional?

ð Key Requirements

â Professional Expertise

ð Industry Edge

ð¼ Leadership & Personal Attributes

ð¯ Key Responsibilities

ð Why Join This Company?

ð© Ready to Lead at the Highest Level?

Monique Du PreezRecruitment Consultant