The City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality that forms the local government of the East Rand region of Gauteng, a large suburban region east of Johannesburg. Ekurhuleni means "place of peace" in XiTsonga.
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Develop, plan, implement, and drive a risk management strategy in response to the overall strategy
Develop and drive implementation of the governance, compliance integrity and ethics frameworks
Develop and ensure implementation of risk management methodologies, techniques, templates and systems for gathering, monitoring and reporting of risk management activities
Consolidate the CoE's risk profile and escalate critical risks appropriately
Ensure the effective design and integration of risk management and governance frameworks, tools and systems
Develop an enterprise risk management and governance capability that allows for efficient conceptualization, planning and delivery of overall risk, compliance and governance within the organization
Ensure effective financial management, control and corporate governance throughout area of accountability
Drive an aligned client service excellence culture which builds enduring rewarding relationships, proposes innovations and allows others to provide exceptional client service
Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy
Ensure effective implementation of Council’s relations with regards to risk
Drive and direct organizational governance and risk processes and compliance practices as determined by internal stakeholders, specialists, industry groups and legislative requirements
This position requires a person who will have a legal background as entities plus Governance Compliance is in that portfolio
Core Requirements:
B degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, ACA, Insurance or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
10 years’ management experience in a service delivery environment, of which at least 5 years should have been at senior management level
Membership with relevant professional bodies for example, The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IIRMSA) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). (Certification with any of these bodies shall be an added advantage).
Extensive experience in risk management, internal audit and systems development methodologies
Sound knowledge of MFMA
Good awareness of corporate governance
Analytical and tactical thinker
Excellent writing skills
The ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines