Assistant Director: Risk Management

Requirements

Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management / Internal Audit / Accounting / Economics / Compliance Management. A valid driver’s license. Experience: 3 years relevant experience in Risk Management of which 2 years should be at supervisory level. Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Public Sector Risk Management Framework. COSO Framework. King Report on Corporate Governance. Treasury Regulations. Anti-fraud and corruption policies. Criminal and Commercial Law. Labour Relations legislation, policies, and procedures. Skills: Analytical and strategic management skills. Financial management. Facilitation and presentation. Investigation and interviewing. People management. Computer literacy. Time management. Communication (written and verbal). Interpersonal skills. Planning and organizing. Report writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, revise & implement risk management policies, frameworks, strategies, and procedures. Monitor organizational risk management, ethics and integrity management implementation plans. Facilitate and coordinate risk assessments (strategic, operational, project) across divisions. Maintain risk registers. Monitor emerging risks and update registers regularly. Develop and implement mitigation/treatment plans. Track progress of risk mitigation plans and review controls’ effectiveness. Conduct fraud investigation, corruption or compliance failures. Facilitate capacity building sessions to departmental staff on organizational risk and integrity management policies, processes and procedures. Prepare periodic risk reports (quarterly, annually etc.) to senior management and/or risk committees. Present findings, risk trends, recommendations, and advise on risk exposure. Develop, test and review business continuity plans. Liaise with internal departments, external auditors and regulatory bodies. Render secretariat services for Risk Management Committee. Supervise staff, ensure skills development and performance management. Willingness to travel as required.

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