External Chairperson Risk Management Committee at Gauteng Department of Sports Arts Culture and Recreation

Requirements :

• The successful candidate should have a Grade 12 Certificate, at least a 3 years relevant Degree in (Legal/ Accounting/ Risk Management/ Auditing and Financial Management). Post-graduate qualifications will be added advantage. Candidates should have worked within the Risk Management Environment for more than 5 years. Previous experience as a Risk/Audit chairperson is preferable
• In addition, the following: Skills and attributes are required for this role: integrity, Independence, dedication, understanding of public sector business and controls. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge: A good understanding of the recent developments within the Risk Management field and Corporate Governance, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, EWRM, ISO 31 000 Revised 2019, COSO model and Public Sector Risk Management Framework as well as IT frameworks pertaining to governance and previous experience as a risk champion in government entities as an added advantage , preference will be given to candidates with membership with IRMSA/ACFE/SAICA as an advantage.

Duties :

• The candidate will Chair the Departmental Risk Management Committee and provide an oversight role regarding monitoring the implementation of risk management within the Department. Review relevant Risk policies /strategies and other working procedures. Review Risk Management Actions Plans to be instituted and ensure compliance with such plans. Integration of Risk Management into planning, monitoring, and reporting processes. Review of risk appetite and tolerance levels of the Department. Provide quarterly reports to the Accounting Officer and other management committees. Implementation of risk maturity model and measurement of the effectiveness of Departmental Risk Management functions and integration.