Enterprise Risk Management Advisor - Durban at eThekwini Municipality

Job Purpose    

• Planning, leading and implementing Enterprise Risk Management framework and processes and provide strategic and operational advisory services on Risk Management issues, including best practices and strategies to improve the Municipality's overall risk management maturity.

This post reports to SENIOR MANAGER (ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT)

Key Responsibility Areas    

• Supporting management in implementing all aspects of the risk function.
• Supports the assigned business units/ programmes in the identification of new/emerging areas of risk or significant changes in risk profile and recommend courses of action.
• Provide management support with respect to managing category risks.
• Create and embed a risk aware culture.
• Provide continuous support on implementation of category risk strategies, frameworks and guidelines.
• Ensure that the internal control environment of client business unit is conducive to effective, efficient, economical and equitable service delivery.
• Advance the risk management profession within local government by participating in internal and external forums.
• Provide support and counsel to Senior Management within the risk management department.
• Assist business units to identify and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs)
• Support Units by assisting risk champions and facilitating risk management discussions.

Competencies    

• Research and Analysis
• Organisational Awareness
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Service Delivery Orientation
• Resilience
• Cognitive Ability
• Impact and Influence

Essential Requirements    

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) or equivalent in Auditing or accounting or Computer Science or Finance.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 Years relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements    

• Degree (NQF Level 7) or equivalent in Auditing or Accounting or Computer Science or Finance.
• 6 years relevant experience including auditing experience.