2025 CFO Roundtable Western Cape: Infrastructure, Investment, Impact
Hosted by the CFO Club, powered by CIBA and Sage
The Western Cape accounts for approximately 14% of South Africa’s GDP. It is a strategic hub for trade, agriculture, tourism, and financial services.
CIBA is convening a focused CFO roundtable in Cape Town, bringing together senior finance leaders to discuss infrastructure constraints, trade facilitation, and regional competitiveness.
Not another finance conference. A high-impact, working session for CFOs serious about leading regional investment and economic strategy.
If you’re managing long-term capital decisions, compliance, or cross-border operations—you can’t afford to sit on the sidelines.
In 2025, around 70% of CFOs believe the economy will improve—but only those who move early will secure the real opportunities. With over 80% of finance leaders planning to embed automation and digital technologies into their operations, and around 70% warning that macroeconomic risks like regulation and infrastructure bottlenecks remain major threats, standing still simply isn’t an option.
At the same time, the Western Cape is seeing billions in new investment commitments, unlocking growth opportunities for CFOs who are ready to lead, not follow.
At the CFO Round Table: Investment Matters, you’ll connect directly with policymakers, investment authorities, and peer CFOs who are actively shaping the future of investment and economic development across the Western Cape and Africa.
- Access real-world investment intelligence
- Unlock practical capital strategies
- Influence regional infrastructure and economic priorities before they are se
Why You Should Attend
- Direct Access to Policymakers & Investment Strategy
Engage directly with Wesgro and provincial leadership to understand where public and private investment is heading—and how to position your business to benefit. - Practical Insights to Improve Capital Planning
Learn how CFOs are overcoming infrastructure bottlenecks, capital constraints, and compliance challenges to scale smarter. - Peer-Level Benchmarking
Network with CFOs facing the same real-world challenges—compare strategies, find smarter solutions, and move faster. - Influence Policy, Don’t Just React to It
This isn’t a passive conference. CFOs at this event will help shape economic planning frameworks through active dialogue. - Stay Ahead of the Curve
From AI transformation to regional trade shifts—this round table gives you the context, clarity, and connections to lead confidently.
This isn’t just another event—it’s where decisions happen.
Meet the Voices That Matter
Urban Umami, Cape Town
15 May 2025, Thursday
Time: 12:00 to 17:00
Format: Private Roundtable | Limited to 30 CFOs | By Invitation only
Venue: Urban Umami, Cape Town
Address: 3 Energy Ln, Century City, Cape Town, 7441
Dress Code: Business Casual
What’s On The Agenda?
- Nicolaas van Wyk — CEO, CIBA
Host and Moderator
Nicolaas leads South Africa’s most engaged finance community, driving CFO influence in economic policy, governance, and investment coordination.- CIBA: The Chartered Institute for Business Accountants (CIBA) is a professional body empowering finance leaders through designations, training, and advocacy, driving ethical leadership and economic growth across Africa’s business landscape
- Sandiso Gcwabe — CFO, Wesgro
Topic: Attracting Capital – FDI Trends and Provincial Competitiveness
As CFO of the Western Cape’s trade and investment agency, Sandiso offers inside access to incentives, investment pipelines, and economic priorities.- WesGro: Wesgro is the official tourism, trade, and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, driving economic growth by attracting investment, supporting exports, and boosting regional competitiveness
- Gerhard Hartman — Regional VP, Medium Business, Africa & Middle East, Sage
Topic: Financial Leadership in a High-Growth, Tech-Driven Economy
Gerhard brings practical insights into how CFOs can leverage automation, reporting intelligence, and smart financial systems to unlock growth.- Sage: Sage is a global leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology, helping businesses of all sizes simplify operations, achieve compliance, and drive growth through powerful, cloud-based solutions.
- Fransua van der Westhuizen — Group Strategy Executive, Teichmann Group
Topic: Resource-Backed Growth Strategies Across Africa
Fransua brings real-world expertise in cross-border investments and infrastructure operations across mining, agriculture, and construction sectors.- Teichmann Group: Teichmann Group is a diversified infrastructure and mining services company, delivering innovative project solutions across Africa. The Group specialises in construction, plant and equipment services, and strategic project partnerships.
Plus, a frank, open discussion on the constraints CFOs face—and how we can collectively drive solutions.
| Time Start | Time End | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
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12:00 |
13:00 |
Registration and Welcome Coffee |
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13:00 |
13:30 |
Opening Address |
Nicolaas van Wyk, CEO, CIBA |
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13:30 |
14:00 |
Updates on investment flows via Wesgro and implications for local CFOs |
Sandiso Gcwabe, CFO, Wesgro |
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14:00 |
14:30 |
Financial Leadership in a High-Growth, Tech-Driven Economy |
Gerhard Hartman, Regional Vice President, Medium Business, Africa & Middle East, Sage |
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14:30 |
15:00 |
Resource-Backed Growth: African Investment Lessons from the Ground Up |
Fransua van der Westhuizen, Group Strategy Executive, Teichmann Group |
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15:00 |
15:30 |
Comfort Break |
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15:30 |
16:10 |
Panel Discussion: CFO Strategies for Economic Impact |
Moderated by Nicolaas van Wyk.
Panel: Gerhard Hartman, Regional Vice President, Medium Business, Africa & Middle East, Sage,
Sandiso Gcwabe, CFO, Wesgro,
Fransua van der Westhuizen, CFO, Lesedi |
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16:10 |
16:30 |
Questions and Answers |
All |
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16:30 |
16:45 |
Closing Remarks and Commitments |
Nicolaas van Wyk, CEO, CIBA |
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17:00 |
19:00 |
Cocktail event |
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Walk Away With:
Where the Money’s Going:
Clear view of FDI trends, investment hotspots, and how to align your funding strategy.How to Lead Amid Uncertainty:
Using technology, data, and smarter systems to drive confident leadership despite policy shifts and infrastructure gaps.Leveraging Real Assets for Growth:
African case studies from mining, agriculture, and infrastructure sectors on building resilient investment models.CFOs Shaping Policy:
How senior finance leaders are influencing public-private partnerships, investment pipelines, and economic agendas.From Insight to Influence:
Practical steps to move from passive reaction to active policy shaping as a CFO.
Who Should Attend?
CIBA Members:
CFOs and senior finance professionals in practice and commerce seeking to influence investment, policy, and infrastructure strategy.Potential Members:
Finance executives looking to join a credible, high-level CFO network.Public Sector & Strategic Partners:
Government, trade, logistics, and finance agency representatives focused on private sector collaboration.
Ready to Influence, Not Just Listen?
This exclusive round table is limited to just 30 CFOs—to ensure high-impact conversations, real engagement, and meaningful connections.
There’s no cost to attend, but every seat counts.
👉 Confirm your attendance now and take your place at the table where investment decisions are shaped—before they’re announced.
For registrations and queries, contact:
📧 Tasneem Basson | tbasson@myciba.org
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