Specialist: Business Continuity at Border Management Authority

Description

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties .

• Coordinate routine update to the detailed information supporting the basic procedures (i.e. contact lists, personnel assignments, hardware and software specifications, network diagrams, vital record management, inventory lists, off site back up schedule etc).Develop and review Business Continuity Policy for the organization.  Coordinate the development of the Business Continuity Plans and procedures. Ensure that all technical components of the Business Continuity Plan are successfully tested at least annually and/ or whenever significant changes are made to these components.
• Ensure that all personnel with specific Business Continuity responsibilities are adequately trained to fulfill their assigned responsibilities.  Ensure that all employees maintain their familiarity with relevant provisions of the Business Continuity Plan.
• Provide on call support for any emergency, which may require activation of all or part of the Business Continuity Plan in the event that activation is required, serving as liaison between the crisis management teams and the Business Continuity teams. Plan and coordinate at least one simulation exercise annually, involving all critical business units. Document the results of all tests and exercises and identify any recommended enhancements to the Business Continuity and Procedures. Manage the logistical arrangements for all meetings  Coordinate payments of services providers Control safe keeping of all equipment and assets used for executive meetings and of the Directorate

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification at NQF Level 7 in Internal Auditing, Risk Management, Information Management Systems
• Certified Business Continuity Practitioner
• (5) years’ experience in Business Continuity Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Internal Auditing, or a related environment, with supervisory experience
• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Valid driver’s License.