Specialist: Risk & Compliance at MICT SETA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Risk Management, Financial Management, Law, Auditing, or related field. 
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in risk and compliance or enterprise risk management 
• Certified Internal Auditor, or 
• Institute of Internal Auditors, or 
• Certified Risk and compliance Professional 
• Knowledge of legislations governing the MICT is advantageous

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Enterprise Risk Management 

• Ensure that the risk processes are applied uniformly across the MICT SETA and correct deviations. 
• Recommend a protocol of risk management oversight in the MICT SETA 
• Contribute towards the risk culture positioning and drive initiatives towards an ideal risk culture. 
• Maintain a “Compliance Calendar” indicating the expected timelines of compliance related processes and the anticipated submission date of evidence output. 
• Implement the risk appetite framework and combined assurance model. 
• Monitor the strategic, operational and projects risk profiles, including risk support to management, risk awareness and assessment of adequacy and effectiveness of risk mitigations/controls. 
• Provide support in risk management’s administration. 
• Compile, assess and report risk information to management and the risk management committee. 
• Monitor the Risk Register, analyse the quarterly audit reports and any potential changes in the environment which affect the risk profile. 
• Facilitate the management of risks emanating from strategic and operational activities. 
• Ensure effective and efficient business unit records management. 
• Facilitate the implementation of risk management systems across business units. 
• Ensure the effective use of the Enterprise Risk Management system. 

Governance, Risk, and Compliance 

• Provide input into Enterprise Risk Management policies, procedures, forms and process flows. 
• Implement the risk management policy framework as it relates to risk management, business continuity management, compliance, and ethics. 
• Co-ordinate and manage the policy attestation requirements for all risk policies and report the results to management. 
• Establish, monitor, and improve the risk governance structure and reporting requirements MICT SETA wide and at various levels within the organisation. 
• Monitor policies and procedures for appropriate risk measures. 
• Compile risk compliance reports on a monthly and quarterly basis. 
• Be aware of governance control processes and role segregation requirements in area of accountability. 
• Prepare quarterly report on the status of Risk mitigation plans. 
• Ensure compliance with Enterprise Risk Management Policies, Procedures, and related Acts. 
• Provide the internal and external auditors with necessary documentation timeously. 
• Analyse and report on adherence to Policy, Standards and Governance Frame work across the organisation. 
• Ensure that appropriate control measures are introduced to address matters raised in audit findings. 
• Ensure that completed work adheres to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations & discrepancies. 
• Facilitate and implement Enterprise Risk Management workshops. 
• Ensure correct application of policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs. 

Client & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Promote a Risk Management culture within the organization through risk workshops and awareness sessions. 
• Manage colleagues’ expectations and communicate appropriately. 
• Conduct Enterprise Risk Management Systems training. 
• Investigate and coordinate responses to queries and issues, implementing action plans for gaps identified and finalising reports. 
• Promptly and attentively respond to customer requests and queries within established parameters and timeframes. 
• Drive the risk and compliance processes and solutions with external and internal customers and stakeholders. 
• Work closely with key stakeholders to provide risk and compliance insights to drive performance.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and objections and maintain ongoing relationships. 
• Manage short term and long-term stakeholder objectives and be able to respond to short term needs without damaging the long-term delivery requirements. 
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution. 
• Conduct induction and training workshops as and when needed. 
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Provide training and promote advocacy of risk management, compliance management, business continuity management, and fraud management. 

People Management 

• Manage an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of resources. 
• Contribute towards the implementation of talent acquisition, succession planning, development, and retention strategies for the unit. 
• Ensure the enhancement of relevant knowledge and skills through continuous coaching, mentoring, and nurturing of talent in the unit. 
• Contribute towards a high-performance culture and manage team performance effectively by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures into individual work plans based on agreed upon objectives. 
• Ensure the working environment contributes to improving employee engagement, recognition, and increased productivity. 
• Ensure the management of poor performance and disciplinary matters in line with the MICT’s policies and procedures.  

Operational Planning 

• Implement the risk management plan, fraud prevention strategy, business continuity strategy, compliance and monitoring plan.