Risk and Compliance Officer at South African Tourism

KEY OUTPUTS: 

Risk Management 

• Develop and maintain the risk control framework; 
• Implement and maintain the risk assessment process and risk profile of SA Tourism; 
• Investigate and analyse root causes, patterns or trends of the risk assessment; 
• Develop and maintain the SA Tourism risk register and consult with business unit heads and line management to establish, maintain and improve risk management capabilities. 

Governance and Compliance 

• Review key business activities to ensure compliance with standards, policies and regulations; 
• Ensure compliance to risk management policies, procedures and systems; 
• Ensure high risk compliance and governance areas are proactively identified and mitigated; 
• Manage compliance education and awareness campaigns; 
• Ensure policies and procedures are understood throughout SA Tourism; 
• Communicate new or revised policies across SA Tourism. 

Reporting

• Collate risk and compliance reporting requirements from each of the other departments; 
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports; 
• Customise GRC presentations for different audiences. 

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication 

• Establish, support, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to promote the South African brand through collaboration and partnerships with trade. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce in Auditing and Accounting; 
• Honours degree in Risk Management will be advantageous; 
• Registration with the Institute of Risk Management (IRMSA) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIASA) or equivalent 
• 6 – 10 years’ collective experience of which years 5 should be at a management level.