Treasury Specialist

Job Description:               Treasury Specialist

Duration:                            12-Month Contract (FTC)

Location:                             Gauteng

Salary:                                  R780k

Requirements/Outputs
  • We require a high-performing treasury professional with Public Sector experience who thrives in distressed or turnaround environments.
  • Execute a financial turnaround by optimising liquidity and restructuring debt.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
  • Liquidity & Cash Management: Daily cash monitoring, rolling 12-month forecasts, and aggressive working capital optimisation to support turnaround goals.
  • Debt & Funding Strategy: Leading forward scenario planning, restructuring existing debt to reduce costs, and negotiating with banks, donors, and the National Treasury.
  • Investment & Capital Allocation: Managing money market and fixed-income portfolios while developing investment policies aligned with the organization's risk appetite.
  • Risk & Hedging: Identifying and mitigating interest rate, credit, and foreign exchange (FX) risks through active hedging strategies.
  • Public Sector Governance: Ensuring 100% adherence to the PFMA, King IV, and National Treasury guidelines.
Education/Experience
  • Honours Degree in Corporate Finance, Banking, Econometrics, or Investment Management.
  • Minimum 5+ years in Treasury or Corporate Finance (Public Sector/Banking preferred).
  • Technical: Advanced Financial Modelling skills and proficiency in SAP, Bloomberg, or Fikon Star.
  • Compliance: Expert knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

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