Chief Governance Officer at The Special Investigating Unit

Job description

Main purpose:

•  To implement the corporate governance framework activities across the SIU through the planning, directing, and coordination of all governance practices.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to): 

• Operational Planning and Implementation for Governance Function. Manage Corporate Governance across the SIU. Facilitate Induction of Corporate Governance Committee (CGC) Members.
• Manage CGC Governance. - Manage and Support Special “Risk” Projects for the Governance Function. Human Resource Management. Manage Budget. Stakeholder Management.

Technical skills:

•  Leadership. Communication. Interpersonal. Analytical. Conflict resolution. Minute taking. Report writing. Planning and organising. Relationship management. Time management.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): 

• Sound knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to the environment e.g. PFMA, Treasury regulations, Corporate Governance Framework, Companies Act, King IV, etc.
• Sound knowledge of corporate governance and corporate secretariat processes and procedures. Sound knowledge of project management principles and processes.  Knowledge of financial principles. Attention to detail. Deadline driven. Customer focused. Independent. Honesty/Integrity. Independent. Diplomatic.

Minimum requirements

Minimum qualification and experience: 

• B Hons Degree in Law / LLB (NQF8) or relevant qualification. CGISA Certification. Eight to ten years’ experience in a governance environment, of which five years is at a senior management level. Experience in a forensic investigation environment would be advantageous.