Assistant Director: Compliance Management at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Internal Auditing / Financial Management / Law / Risk Management. Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience working in compliance management.
• Job related knowledge: knowledge of corporate governance issues, Compliance management, public service environment, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury Regulations. Relevant legislation and regulations, norms and standards.
• Job related skills: Dynamic leadership skills, Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, Project management skills, Communications skills (verbal and written), Presentation and Facilitation skills. Problem solving and analysis. Extended working hours and ability to work under pressure. A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Implement a compliance management strategy. Implement compliance management process which includes compliance identification, compliance risk assessment, compliance risk management and reporting. Develop a training strategy and train employees in the Department on compliance awareness. Update the Departmental Compliance universe on an on-going basis. Provide assistance in compiling the annual compliance management implementation plan. Participate in committees that serve as advisory bodies in the area of compliance risk managemen
• Provide assistance in all compliance report coordination and assist in any compliance related information required by Risk and Compliance Committee. Align compliance checklist with strategic and operational plans on an on-going basis. Identify strategic and operational plans of the Department in order to understand the Departmental business for the purpose of identifying regulatory requirements.
• Conduct compliance assessments in the department according to procedure. Conduct compliance monitoring in accordance with developed compliance monitoring tools and techniques. Communicate best practice methodologies and standards for compliance functionality. Research on what are the best compliance practice methodologies and contribute in improving the Departmental compliance management methodology.