Deputy Director: Risk Management

Requirements

• A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) In Risk Management / Internal Auditing / Finance / Business Management.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience at an Assistant Director Level in a risk management environment.
• Drivers Licence will be added advantage.
• Experience in integrity management will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of all relevant human resources legislative framework, regulations and prescripts Expert.
• Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Expert.
• Understand the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Intermediate.
• Understanding of Good Corporate Governance principles (King Report), Expert.

Duties

• Develop and facilitate the implementation of risk management governance documents:
• Conduct research in best practices, develops and refines risk modelling approaches and methodologies.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of GPW risk management policy.
• Develop, implement, and maintain fit-for-purpose risk management strategy/framework for GPW.
• Develop and roll out risk management annual implementation plans.
• Liaise with business units to ensure that there is consistency and uniformity in the application of risk management within GPW.
• Advise management on any risk management-related matters.
• Conduct risk assessments for GPW:
• Appoint and support Branch Risk Representatives in the implementation of risk management, risk assessment and risk reporting processes.
• Conduct environmental scanning and situational analysis and recommend potential risks to management.
• Facilitate periodic strategic and operational risk assessment, project risks assessments, fraud risk assessments and regional risk assessments.
• Draft strategic risk register, branch operational risk registers, project risk registers and regional risk registers.
• Ensure the development of business and project risk mitigating strategies by the risk owners and risk sponsors and report the status thereof.
• Embed the sound culture of Risk management within GPW:
• Conduct risk management training for all GPW personnel, including all regions.
• Develop risk management awareness materials for GPW internal communication.
• Represent the directorate at management and other government forums.
• Monitor quality, risk, standards and practices against prescribed frameworks.
• Conduct risk reporting and monitoring:
• Develop a monthly risk management progress report to management committees.
• Perform secretariat functions for the risk committee.
• Conduct quarterly monitoring of risk action plans for the strategic risk register, branch operational risk registers as well as regional risk registers.
• Liaise with Internal and External auditors for risk management-related audit queries.
• Manage the Sub-directorate:
• Monitor and ensure proper utilisation and maintenance of equipment.
• Evaluate and monitor performance appraisal of subordinates.
• Ensure capacity building and training of staff.
• Develop job descriptions for subordinates.
• Implement workplace discipline.
• Effective management of sub-ordinates’ leaves.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

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• Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
• Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initiated and signed by the applicant as instructed below.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.
• The Department does not accept applications via fax.
• Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.
• Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre- entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG).
• Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-Entry Certificate and have completed the course.
• The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense.
• The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/SMS pre-entry programme.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process es, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification).
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• The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
• The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) MANAGEMENT ACHELON