External Chairperson Risk Management Committee

Requirements

The successful candidate should have a Grade 12 Certificate, at least a 3 years relevant Degree in (Legal/ Accounting/ Risk Management/ Auditing and Financial Management). Post-graduate qualifications will be added advantage. Candidates should have worked within the Risk Management Environment for more than 5 years. Previous experience as a Risk/Audit chairperson is preferable In addition, the following: Skills and attributes are required for this role: integrity, Independence, dedication, understanding of public sector business and controls. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Knowledge: A good understanding of the recent developments within the Risk Management field and Corporate Governance, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, EWRM, ISO 31 000 Revised 2019, COSO model and Public Sector Risk Management Framework as well as IT frameworks pertaining to governance and previous experience as a risk champion in government entities as an added advantage , preference will be given to candidates with membership with IRMSA/ACFE/SAICA as an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

The candidate will Chair the Departmental Risk Management Committee and provide an oversight role regarding monitoring the implementation of risk management within the Department. Review relevant Risk policies /strategies and other working procedures. Review Risk Management Actions Plans to be instituted and ensure compliance with such plans. Integration of Risk Management into planning, monitoring, and reporting processes. Review of risk appetite and tolerance levels of the Department. Provide quarterly reports to the Accounting Officer and other management committees. Implementation of risk maturity model and measurement of the effectiveness of Departmental Risk Management functions and integration.

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Notes

Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. 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. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The 129 Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS