Senior Manager (Risk & Internal Control) at Transport Education Training Authority (TETA)

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework

• Develop, implement and maintain TETA’s ERM Framework, Policy and Procedures.

Risk Identification, Assessment and Monitoring

• Facilitate periodic risk assessments across all departments; update corporate risk register.

Internal Control Systems Design and Review

• Establish internal control frameworks for key operational areas; assess and improve control effectiveness.

Combined Assurance Coordination

• Coordinate assurance activities between Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit and EXCO functions.

Compliance Support and PFMA Adherence

• Monitor adherence to PFMA, Treasury and Governance prescripts.

Risk Reporting and Analytics

• Produce quarterly and annual risk dashboards, heatmaps and reports to EXCO, ARC & Board.

Business Continuity and Operational Risk

• Maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery frameworks.

Awareness and Capacity Building

• Conduct training and awareness on risk and internal control processes.

Audit and Review Follow-Up

• Track implementation of internal/external audit findings and ensure timely closure.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Qualification

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Risk Management, Auditing, Finance, Governance, or a related field Member of IRMSA, IIA or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in risk management and internal control, 3 years of which should be at senior management level in public sector or SETA environment
• Strong understanding of PFMA, Treasury and Risk Frameworks