Assistant Director: Risk Management

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Risk Management, Financial Management, Accounting, or Internal Audit at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA. 3 Years’ supervisory / junior Management experience is required. Experience in Risk Management environment is required. Knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Knowledge and understanding of all relevant public service and Departmental Legislative Frameworks, as well as Government Structures. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and National Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the National Treasury Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Ability to work independently and within a team. Excellent abilities and vast experience in project management, project optimization, and the use of online systems. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Client orientation and customer focus. Service delivery innovation. Knowledge management. Decision making. Problem solving and conflict management. Influencing and networking. Business Report Writing. Problem solving and analysis. Presentation skills. Interpersonal relations. Communication skills. Facilitation skills. Presentation skills. Negotiation skills. Computer literacy. Patriotism, Honesty and Integrity.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Support DHA staff in the implementation of risk management, risk assessment and risk reporting processes. Coordinate in facilitating the identification and management of risk to ensure that risks assessment results are fully recorded. Facilitate in ensuring proper communication of Risk Management processes. Coordinate the development of risk mitigating strategies by the risk owners and risk sponsors and report the status thereof. Facilitate maintenance of the overall risk registers across the Department. Maintains the satisfactory operation of the risk management and compliance software. Conduct research in the best practices, develops and refines risk modelling approaches and methodologies. Supports all staff on the Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance risks management processes. Coordinate the network of risk representatives, owners and sponsors in the monitoring of risks of their respective areas. Ensure continuous appointment of risk representatives, Ensure continuous appointment of risk. Risk Nodal points across the Department. Ensure awareness to all employees of the department in risk management and governance matters. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the Department and relevant stakeholders. Implementation of policies, procedures, directives, acts and regulations. Ensure the implementation of effective risk and compliance risk management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms N Mnisi Tel No: (012) 406 4238