Director: Risk Management

Requirements

• A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Risk Management / Public Administration / Financial Management or related field.
• A minimum 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the relevant field.
• Knowledge of Risk management framework; business planning processes; applicable legislation, norms and standards related to the built environment industry, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Instructions, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act; functioning of national, provincial and local government; fundamental economics; structure and functioning of the Department;
• Parliamentary protocol processes; linkages with government clusters;
• Departmental standards and regulations.
• Skills:
• Executive management skills; sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills; marketing and liaison; advanced communication; language proficiency; advanced report writing; research methodologies; financial administration; financial analyses; organising and planning; computer literacy; numeracy; advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills; programme and project management; time management; decision making skills; conflict management; negotiation skills; motivational skills; influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure; ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results; ability to communicate at all levels, particularly at an executive level and ability to work independently.

Duties

• Manage the development of risk management strategies, systems (methodologies, models and tools etc.), policies and annual risk management plan-:
• Undertake research on the latest development of policies, professional guideline and standards.
• Ensure that all policies, guidelines and standards developed are aligned to the Departments strategic objective.
• Provide information on risk management policies, methods and practices.
• Manage and develop the Department’s business risk profile.
• Ensure that risk management philosophy and culture is embedded in the organisation.
• Monitor and ensure the implementation and continuous adherence to professional guideline and standards.
• Oversee the management and implementation of the risk management-:
• Undertake studies and analysis for identifying risks to establish the internal and external organisation context.
• Ensure development of risk management controls and contingency plans in the Department.
• Manage the risk management assessment process.
• Lead the implementation of risk strategies in conjunction.
• Ensure provision of risk management advisory services and participate in relevant internal and external structures.
• Manage the administration of risk analysis projects.
• Manage, monitor and review the identified risk response activities.
• Manage the development of risk profile (ensure that the risk register is maintained).
• Prepare reports on implementation and progress of risk strategies.
• Manage and undertake capacity development (inform, guide and advise employees on risk management matters).
• Provide effective management of business framework-:
• Manage the development of analysis work.
• Design business cases for business process management.
• Ensure prioritisation and evaluation of business analysis projects, Administer business analysis programmes.
• Provide inputs to change management projects.
• Compile reports on the management of business architecture for senior management.
• Ensure collection and assessment of information regarding implementation of risk strategies and provide information to Strategic Management-:
• Conduct risk analyses on risk information.
• Evaluate and prioritise risk analysis projects.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of integration of risk management within the organisation.
• Ensure that risks attached to business processes are addressed in conjunction with business analysis.
• Provide inputs with risk information.
• Explore and suggest solutions to identified risks.
• Provide inputs to change management components.
• Manage the Directorate:
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations;
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required;
• Manage performance and development of employees;
• Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements;
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports;
• Quality control of work delivered by employees;
• Monitor the budget and expenditures for the Directorate.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.
• Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months.
• Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.
• Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form:
• PART A and PART B must be fully completed.
• PART C - PART G:
• Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.
• This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information.
• Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.
• Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified.
• Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.
• Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only.
• Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.
• Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.
• Note:
• It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA.
• Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG).
• 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 the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Note:
• For emailed applications, please submit a Single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position.
• Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB.
• It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document.
• Encrypted document will not be accepted.
• All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application.
• Important:
• Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application.
• Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
• Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered.