Head: Treasury | Johannesburg | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Take the lead in shaping an organisation’s funding strategy at a national scale. This role calls for a seasoned Treasury leader ready to make a measurable impact on financial sustainability and long-term growth.

As Head: Treasury, you will drive the formulation and execution of a cost-effective funding strategy, oversee asset and liability management, and manage relationships with lenders and rating agencies. Working at the heart of financial decision-making, you will guide liquidity planning, funding structures, market risk insights, and compliance with Treasury and PFMA requirements. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategic funding direction within a complex and evolving environment.

Our client is a respected institution within the development finance sector, focused on driving economic participation and delivering funding solutions to support organisational and national objectives. They operate in a highly regulated, purpose-driven environment that values technical excellence, responsible governance, and long-term impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of a cost-effective funding strategy aligned to the corporate plan.
• Coordinate the execution of Board-approved funding plans.
• Develop and manage funding, hedging, and risk-mitigation structures.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and protect organisational financial health.
• Implement sound Treasury policies, frameworks, and accounting practices.
• Advise on market risks, interest rate structures, and financial implications.
• Act as an authorised dealer, executing informed and compliant decisions.
• Manage liquidity across short-, medium- and long-term horizons.
• Secure and maintain adequate credit facilities and trading lines.
• Support forex-related requirements within relevant exchange control frameworks.
• Oversee counterparty reviews, balance sheet management, and strategic funding models.

What You Bring

• 10–12 years’ Treasury or Investment Banking experience within complex environments.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Experience within a Development Finance Institution advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of capital markets, funding tools, and associated risks.
• Strong understanding of PFMA, Exchange Control, and Treasury regulations.
• Experience in credit rating processes and asset-liability management.
• Proficiency in Treasury systems (Quantum, Bloomberg) and funds transfer pricing.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Accounting or Finance; CA(SA), CFA or MBA advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and commercial insight capabilities.

What Success Looks Like

• A well-executed funding strategy that supports sustainable growth.
• Strong lender, investor, and counterparty relationships.
• Optimised liquidity, risk mitigation, and balance sheet performance.
• Effective governance, compliance, and decision-making frameworks.
• High-quality market insights that inform strategic direction.