Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager (Ref.2024/10/08) at The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA)

Key outputs: 

• Develop, implement & maintain an integrated Governance, Risk and compliance service to increase the effectiveness of the Risk value chain
• Identify, evaluate, mitigate and monitor risks in terms of the framework
• Review financing strategies and provide advice on risks and governance issues
• Develop and manage the organisation risk register
• Undertake risk assessments to determine the Agency’s current exposure
• Evaluate the macro impact of risks arising from external environment and legislationEstablish an internal control framework for risk management
• Conduct performance monitoring & Compile departmental risk management reports 
• Review financing strategies & provide advice on risk and governance issues
• Implement and monitoring of governance systems and procedures 
• Liaise with Managers to develop & implement action plans for business units to manage operational risk effectively 
• Deliver monthly status reports
• Ensuring a consistent and transparent governance environment throughout the Agency
• Ensuring compliance with PFMA, thereby ensuring high standards of public accountability. 

Requirements:

• Degree or National Diploma at NQF level 7 in BCom qualification, Business Administration (Finance), Auditing. 
• Certificates or Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Risk Management or related field will be an added advantage. 
• Registration with industry bodies will be an added advantage. 
• Minimum 3 - 6 years’ experience in Risk Management environment.