Requirements

• An appropriately recognised undergraduate NQF level 7 qualification in risk management, auditing, strategic management, public administration or equivalent relevant qualifications as recognised by SAQA. Affiliation with the relevant professional bodies (IRMSA, IIA, SAICA, ACFE).
• Certification: (risk management professional, internal auditor, chartered accountant, certified fraud examiner) will be an added advantage.
• Applicant must have five (5) years’ proven extensive experience in risk management environment at a middle management/senior managerial level.

Duties

• Provide advice to management to enable the implementation and maintenance of systems to identify and manage risks threatening the achievement of the strategic outcomes and legislative mandate of the department, Direct optimisation of opportunities to enhance the department’s performance.
• Develop, implement and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management framework, supporting policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement a strategic and annual risk management plan. Ensure regular development of risk management methodologies, models and systems for implementation of risk management.
• Provide reports to management, risk committees, audit committee and other stakeholders. Provide strategic leadership and business planning for the directorate.