Join the CFO Awards on 26 November 2026
The CFO Awards – South Africa’s Oscars of Finance – has a proud history of recognising and celebrating excellence among finance executives. This annual gala ceremony highlights outstanding financial leadership, innovation, and strategic management, honouring those who have made significant contributions to their organisations and the broader business community.
Nominate your favourite CFO for the 2026 CFO Awards, by clicking here
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2025 Winners
● CFO of the Year – Kevin Jacoby, CFO, City of Cape Town
● Young CFO of the Year – Christiaan Barnard, CFO, Spear REIT
● Public Sector CFO of the Year – Andisa Zinja, CFO, Council of Medical Schemes
● Strategy Execution Award – Carel Snyman, group CFO, Altron
● Transformation & Empowerment Award – Dineo Molefe, CFO, MTN South Africa
● High-Performance Team Award – Zaf Mahomed, CFO, Oceana Group
● Finance & ESG Award - Bothwell Mazarura, outgoing CFO, Kumba Iron Ore
● Compliance & Governance Award – Kevin Jacoby, CFO, City of Cape Town
● Finance Transformation Award – Carel Snyman, group CFO, Altron
● Finance & Technology Award – Jurgens Myburgh, group CFO, Mediclinic International
CFOs of the Year
- 2014 - Simon Ridley, Group FD at Standard Bank
- 2015 - Deon Viljoen, CFO at Alexander Forbes
- 2016 - Reeza Isaacs, CFO at Woolworths
- 2017 - Till Streichert, CFO at Vodacom
- 2018 - Christine Ramon, CFO at AngloGold Ashanti
- 2019 - Ralph Mupita, CFO at MTN
- 2020 - Jason Quinn, Group FD at Absa
- 2021 - Bongi Ngoma, CFO at Auditor-General of South Africa
- 2022 - Arno Daehnke, Chief Finance & Value Managerment Officer Standard Bank
- 2023 - Raisibe Morathi, CFO, Vodacom
- 2024 - Mike Davis, CFO, Nedbank
- 2025 - Kevin Jacoby, CFO, City of Cape Town
Click here for comprehensive coverage of winners, nominees and the festivities.
What they say
"It was an astounding event - best one I've been to"
Brett Tromp, CFO Discovery Health
"“A world class event. It was exceptionally well organised, well attended and was a really good evening out. It proved to be a valuable networking and branding opportunity for us.”"
Kevin Brady, CEO A2X Markets
"Highest quality network & subject matter of it's kind in the market."
Arie Maree, MD, Ansarada
"CFO South Africa has provided me with a great forum to meet other CFO's, to network and also be recognised for the role that I have played in the financial world of building a better South Africa for all."
Glenn Fullerton, Nampak CFO
Meet 350 leading CFOs
With the opportunity to celebrate and network with South Africa's leading finance professionals, a sponsorship package opens new business opportunities and ensures your brand is seen alongside other blue chip brands.
Award sponsor R300,000. Hand out the award to the winning CFO, receive coverage as an award sponsor and host two dinner tables with 16 leading CFOs
Table sponsor R95,000. Host up to eight CFOs with two of your executives and build stronger networks with decision makers.
Event sponsor Bespoke pricing. Get your brand in front of the right audience.
2023 CFO Partnership Do you want to support the CFO Community and learn and network with SA's best CFOs during the CFO Awards and other CFO events in 2022? Chat to Georgina Guedes about our Partnership options.