DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT

Job Overview

The Chief Risk Office seeks a Deputy Director: Risk Management based at the HSRC Building in Pretoria. Candidates must possess an NQF level 7 qualification in Risk Management, an IRMSA Risk Practitioner Certificate, and 3-5 years of junior management experience. Responsibilities include managing risk management policies, establishing the Risk Management Committee, overseeing enterprise-wide business continuity plans, conducting risk assessments, and managing the BarnOwl system. The role offers an inclusive remuneration package of R932 292 per annum.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A qualification at NQF level 7, as recognized by SAQA, in Risk Management
• Risk Practitioner Certificate with the Institute for Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA)
• 3-5 years’ experience at junior management level
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulation
• Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development Sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act & Treasury Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of the COSO framework
• Knowledge and understanding of the King V Report
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO 31000
• Knowledge and understanding of Business continuity standard 22301
• Knowledge and use of the BarnOwl Risk System
• Competencies in policy analysis and development, business continuity, budget planning, project coordination, and financial management
• Computer literacy including Advanced Excel

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the development, review, implementation and monitoring of risk management policy, strategy and plans
• Establish Risk Management Committee (RMC) and Sub-Committee (Risk Champions)
• Manage and Coordinate the development and monitoring of implementation of enterprise-wide business continuity plan
• Conduct Risk Assessment Workshops and develop Risk Assessment report
• Co-ordinate the quarterly risk progress reports from the branches
• Manage the risk management system (Barnowl)
• Manage, and report on the human resources, and performance of the sub-directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts

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