Senior Risk Management Officer at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate. An appropriate National Diploma/Degree in Internal Auditing / Risk Management or equivalent qualification. Three (3) years’ experience in Risk Management or relevant field. Computer literacy. A valid Driver’s Licence. Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to Risk Management. Good verbal and written communication. Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills. Research and report writing and presentation skills. Candidate must be trustworthy, proactive, and reliable and committed to service delivery. Ability to work under pressure.

DUTIES :

• Develop, review and implement in consultation with management, risk management policy, framework, methodology and strategy. Implement risk management plan i.e. risk identification, risk appetite and tolerance and risk classification. Facilitate and compile strategic, operational and process level risk register. Facilitate risk related trainings, workshops and awareness campaigns to management and employees. Facilitate and monitor application and procedures associated with risk management functions and activities. Liaise with Internal Audit concerning fraud indicators and implementation of fraud prevention strategies.
• Conduct follow ups on reported fraud and corruption within the College. Ensure Compliance with risk management related framework and other applicable legislation. Compile all risk management related reports. Adhere to Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and College policies and procedures. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment