Director :Compliance Management Services at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing / Law / Risk Management (NQF 7) or related equivalent qualification and Nyukela (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS) submitted prior to appointment. Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level. Extensive experience in compliance management practices, interacting at operational and strategic level.

Job related knowledge:

• Corporate governance issues, Compliance management, Public Service environment, Public Finance Management Act and National Treasury Regulations. Job related skills: Dynamic leadership, Good Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Proven project management, Excellent communication (verbal and written), Excellent facilitation, Public speaking / presentation and Negotiation. Result oriented. Ability to work under pressure. Customer focus. A valid driver licence. Team management.

DUTIES :

• Develop compliance management framework (policy, strategy, methodology  plans) in the Department.
• Review compliance management policy and framework.
• Design and maintain a methodologies and processes to be followed by the compliance function.
• Update and manage the Departmental risk universe on an on-going basis.
• Develop a compliance risk management plan and develop an effective review process to evaluate the implementation of the compliance risk management plans throughout the department.
• Develop a monitoring plan and monitor in terms of the review process and report findings to the relevant role players.
• Ensure implementation of compliance framework in the Department.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and maintain risk registers.
• Conduct compliance analysis in the department Promote and influence compliance management culture in the department.
• Monitor compliance and assess the outcome to improve compliance.
• Participate in committees that serve advisory bodies in the area of compliance risk management.
• Facilitate monitoring and evaluation of the compliance management programmes in the Department.
• Research on the development or abolishment of regulatory prescripts applicable to the department and update department compliance universe.
• Providing guidance, advice and / or training and educational programs, to improve department’s understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the compliance management programme in all branches.
• Identify applicable legislation and develop compliance universe.
• Conduct compliance risk management.
• Conduct internal compliance review and monitoring to highlight area of non-compliance with laws, regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
• Prepare report to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), management or any relevant stakeholder to highlight non-compliance.
• Manage financial and administration of the directorate.
• Develop and manage the operational plan for the Directorate: Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and report on progress as required.
• Develop, implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work.
• Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
• Undertake human resource and administrative function services.
• Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangement.