Deputy Director: SOE Governance at Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT)

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Auditing / Law / Accounting / Finance / Commerce or a relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Corporate Governance / Compliance / Law / Auditing / Finance field at Assistant Director level/middle management, of which three (3) years must be in an oversight environment relating to corporate governance or audit.

DUTIES :

• The purpose of the post is to provide technical analysis, monitor, coordinate and prepare submissions / reports in relation to the provision of SOE corporate governance oversight services. The successful candidate will conduct benchmarking of policies, laws, standards and best practice frameworks appropriate to governance of SOEs and develop / review the DCDT SOE governance framework, standard operating procedures, as well as shareholder compacts, governance agreements and memoranda of incorporation relating to SOEs.
• Coordinate and implement processes relating to the appointment and remuneration of SOE board members and prepare recommendations. Analyse SOE submissions relating to the appointment and remuneration of top executives (e.g. CEOs, CFOs) and ensure compliance with related prescripts, policies and frameworks. Coordinate and implement processes supporting the Minister’s participation in Annual General Meetings of SOEs, including analysis of annual reports, shareholder resolutions and related submissions and prepare recommendations. Implement processes for tabling of SOE annual reports in Parliament.
• Facilitate processes for conducting board and committee evaluations and monitor implementation of governance improvement plans. Analyse governance performance and compliance reports from SOEs relating to performance targets agreed to in the shareholder compacts and governance agreement, and prepare a report on the outcomes and recommendations. Facilitate processes for conducting investigations into all allegations of irregularities/misconduct (e.g., corruption, fraud, unethical behaviour, etc.) in SOEs, and monitor the implementation of recommendations and interventions. Contribute to key results relating to the job environment, such as project management, operational excellence, compliance and stakeholder relations.