Risk Management Committee ChairpersonHead Office, Pretoria

Requirements

• A post graduate qualification in Accounting / Risk Management or Auditing such as CRMA/ CIA /CA (SA) or a relevant three- year tertiary or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Risk Management and Auditing.
• A professional qualification and affiliation to a professional recognised body for appointment as a Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee of the Department of Employment and Labour:
• Head Office.
• Applicants should have executive management experience in Governance, Risk Management and Internal Controls environment for more than ten years with exposure in serving in the oversight Committees.
• A person who has Government interest in delivering a better service to its citizens.
• Knowledge:
• Applicants must have exposure in labour, insurance, legal, auditing, finance and extensive experience in Risk Management, Governance, Internal and External Auditing, Applicants should be independent and knowledgeable on the status of their position as Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee, A knowledgeable person who keeps abreast with the developments of Risk Management, Internal and External Audit profession and developmental aspects, Departments Values, Technical Knowledge, DPSA guidelines on National Departments.
• Skills:
• Analytical thinking ability and good communication, Courage to challenge answers and ask relevant questions, willing to dedicate time and energy to serve the interest of the public, encourage openness and transparency, healthy scepticism and professional approach, High level of integrity, inquisitiveness and independent judgement, knowledge of the public sector fund’s risk and control, Ability to offer new perspective.

Duties

• Fulfil oversight responsibilities with regard to Governance, risk management, internal control, legal and regulatory compliance, external and internal audit, fraud and irregularities.
• Assist the Accounting Officer/Authority in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities.
• Help build trust and confidence in how the Department is managed.
• Regulate and discharge all the responsibilities as contained in the Risk Management Committee Charter.

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• Online application must include an application form Z83 and CV as one attachment, indicate the correct job title and correct reference number of the post on the email.
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• Applications quoting the relevant reference number, correct job title and correct name of the Department must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
• Received applications using the old Z83 application form will not be considered.
• Each application for each post (s) must have its own application form.
• All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full.
• Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83, it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached.
• However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed.
• Only an updated comprehensive CV and a completed, initialled and signed Z83 application form is required.
• 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 communication from Human Resources, and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert.
• Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
• Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered.
• Applicants who do not comply with the application instructions/requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered.
• 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.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
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• Successful candidates will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement.
• The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
• The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
• It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).