Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
C
Confidential
📍 cape town city centre, cape town, South-Africa
Job Description
Our client is a well-established and growing business operating within the broader commercial and operational sector, based in Somerset West. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) is a senior executive role reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The CAO will provide strategic leadership across finance, administration, human resources, IT, legal compliance, and facilities management to ensure operational excellence and business stability. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership: Lead strategic financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management while overseeing accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. Operational Leadership: Lead HR, IT, legal, compliance, and facilities functions; design scalable operational processes; and optimise vendor management and administrative resources. Governance & Risk Management: Maintain internal control frameworks, mitigate operational and financial risks, and serve as the primary liaison for auditors, ...