General Manager: Risk Management (2486) at The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Risk Management, or Business Management (with a Risk Management major).
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in an enterprise-wide risk management environment.
• With 5 years’ managerial experience. 

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Membership of the Institute of Risk Management of South Africa (IRMSA).
• A combination of experience within Corporate Governance, Forensic and Fraud Prevention in the public sector will serve as an advantage).
• Solid Knowledge of the ISO 3100 international standard on Risk Management.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Extensive knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory framework (Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines, Public Sector Risk Management Framework, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 5 of 2000 (“PPPFA”), Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act).
• Extensive knowledge of ERM concepts, frameworks and methodologies (King Report on Corporate Governance (IV), ISO 31000, Fraud risk methodologies and compliance management methodologies).
• Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures (Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and departmental anti-corruption measures, Medium Term Strategic Framework (government priorities), Governance and accountability).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enterprise Risk Management Strategy

• Develop, implement and monitor the achievement of the organisation strategic objectives through an effective risk management policy, framework and implementation plan.
• Develop, implement and monitor an effective risk appetite and tolerance framework for the organisation
• Ensuring effective information system exist to facilitate overall risk management improvement within the organisation.
• Engage in strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders to ensure the achievement of the strategic objectives.
• Conduct benchmarks on new developments in risk management practices to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes within the organisation.
• Contribute to the achievement of a combined assurance approach.
• Analyse risk management trends and prepare management and Board reports.
• Conduct annual risk maturity assessment and develop a roadmap to guide the organisation on the path of continuous improvement of its risk management practices.
• Oversee compliance management with relevant legislation throughout the organisation.
• Identify and analyse emerging risks, challenges and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee quality of service provided to internal and external customers/clients/stakeholders.
• Represent risk management at EXCO, Board and all relevant Board committees and forums.

Risk Management Service

• Manage and monitor the implementation of the risk management framework and policy.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of risk management processes and procedures in accordance with best practice throughout the company.
• Ensure compliance with the company-wide annual risk management plan.
• Manage the monitoring and implementation of risk mitigation plans through ensuring the development of an effective risk profile for the company.
• Coordinate the implementation of annual risk control self-assessment workshops.
• Ensure the implementation of risk management education and awareness campaigns throughout the organisation.
• Manage and monitor the development and implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Management of the SANRAL insurance portfolio.

Anti-corruption and Fraud Prevention Services

• Ensure the implementation of the company’s anti-corruption and fraud policy, plans and strategy.
• Ensure the implementation of fraud and corruption education and awareness campaigns throughout the organisation.
• Manage the identification and management of potential fraud and corruption risks.
• Ensure the investigation of corruption and fraud tip-offs is well managed.
• Implementation of the Fraud Hotline Service, ensuring anonymity of staff reporting suspicious activity.
• Manage the forensic investigations process.