The Eastern Cape Department of Social Development is faced with the inescapable reality that the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalised groups of the Eastern Cape continue to exert pressure and demand for the provision of comprehensive and quality development of social welfare services.
Its mandate is aligned with the Social Protection Chapter of the N...
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A recognised three-year qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Risk Management, Forensic Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, or any relevant/equivalent qualification. A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant risk management experience, of which 3 years must be at Assistant Director level in a risk management environment. A valid driver’s license.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing risk management strategies, systems, policies and the annual risk management plan.
Duties will include managing, reviewing and improving the risk management framework; conducting studies and analyses to identify risks; facilitating and advising on the risk assessment process; monitoring and reviewing risk response activities; maintaining the risk register; and compiling reports as required. The candidate will also be expected to facilitate the institutionalisation of risk management by embedding a risk management culture across the organisation and providing capacity development, guidance and advice to employees on risk management matters. In addition, the incumbent will manage the Sub-Directorate: Risk Management by overseeing performance management, discipline, human resource and administrative functions, operational and communication planning, quality control of outputs, procurement and asset management, reporting, and providing functional and technical guidance.