Assistant Director: Risk Management: Performance Monitoring and Control at South African Department of Defence

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with an appropriate NQF Level 6 qualification in Commerce (Risk Management / Accounting / Finance / Auditing / Economics) or similar field or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience, of which 3 years should be at a Senior Administration Officer Level. Relevant experience in Policy and Planning. Relevant experience Risk Management. Valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Implement the Risk Management Framework in the DOD: Participate in development of the Risk Management Framework, including inter alia, Participate in the development and revision of the Risk Management Policy, Risk Management Strategy, and Risk Management Implantation Plan, Participate in implementation of the Risk Management Plan. Participate in supporting the establishment of the risk management philosophy and culture in the organisation.
• Execute Performance Monitoring and Control: Establish the internal and external organisation context though: Participate in conducting research, Participate in consulting relevant stakeholders, Participate in the departmental environmental analysis process, Participate in scrutinizing departmental performance reports and strategic plans.
• Facilitate and advice on the risk management assessment process: Participate in the development of the Risk Management instructions and planning guidelines, Participate in the facilitation of the identification of risks, Participate in analysis of risks, Participate in risk treatment, Compile and maintain risk profile (risk register), Compile reports as required.
• Risk Management monitoring: Develop the Risk Management instructions and guidelines, Monitoring the progress of activities to address risks as agreed on, Revising risk response activities, Collect statistical information on indicators of risks, Evaluating risk management data (internal and external), Dissemination of findings, Identification of new risks/emerging risks emanating from departmental performance reports i.e. the Environmental Analysis, etc. Updating and consolidation of departmental risk management information, Capturing of data and maintenance of database on risk management information, reporting thereof to relevant management bodies/councils.
• Facilitate risk management capacity building (training and development): Assist with the development of Risk Management instructions and guidelines, Participate in the advocacy and promotion of risk management in the DOD (awareness activities), Assist with providing training to relevant stakeholders (Services and Divisions), Participate in the development and maintenance of stakeholders and client relationships, Assist with the Risk maturity of the DOD: Data gathering and quality review, Participate in maturity assessments (internal and external).The internal management of the directorate: Participate in the process to acquire identified resources for the sub-directorate.