Call For Nominations/Applications: Independent Chairperson – Risk Management Committee

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and a Post-Graduate Degree in Auditing, Risk Management or Business Administration. The ideal candidate should have 5 to 10 years management experience in Risk Management, Auditing, Corporate Governance, Anti-Fraud and Corruption environments preferably in the public service. The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge and experience in the relevant regulations and prescripts, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and ISO3100, King IV Report on Corporate Governance, the COSO and Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Previous experience of serving in the Risk Management Committee and/or Audit Committee will be advantageous including having knowledge Information Technology. Appointment will be made for a period of twelve (12) months, subject to renewal at the discretion of the Head of Department. The Chairperson may not serve more than two terms. The Risk management Committee will have at least four meetings per annum.

Key Responsibilities

Regulate and discharge all the responsibilities as contained in the Risk Management Committee Charter. Provide oversight on the review and monitoring of the implementation of the risk management framework, policy, charter, and strategy within the Department. Provide guidance on the 65 integration of risk management into planning, monitoring, and reporting process. Provide guidance on setting and reviewing the risk appetite, tolerance statements and anti-fraud measures. Provide proper and timely reports to the Head of Department on the state of risk management, together with aspects requiring improvement accompanied by the committee’s recommendations to address such issues. Perform any other duties of the Risk Management Committee as specified in the Risk Management Committee Charter.

How to Apply

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Notes

Applications must be submitted on a duly New signed Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The Completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV only specifying all experience indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) as well as indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact number(s), email address and an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the candidate. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the interview date following communication from HR. Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen, credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification). Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. The persons appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance. SMS candidates will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by the DPSA. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise, and the other will be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Gauteng Provincial Treasury (GPT) reserves the right to utilise practical exercises / tests for non-SMS positions and during the recruitment process (candidates who are shortlisted will be informed accordingly) to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). GPT also reserves the right to cancel the filling / not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. Prospective applicants must please use the new Z83 which is effective as of 01 January 2021. Pre-entry SMS certificate is compulsory for SMS appointments. To access the SMS pre-entry certificate course and for further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za OTHER POSTS