An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Risk Management/Auditing/Strategic Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA. Affiliation with relevant professional bodies (IRMSA, IIA, Ethics). Certification as a fraud examiner or ethics officer will be an advantage. Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience at senior management level within the relevant field. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be submitted prior to appointment. Proven extensive work experience in the fields of risk management, forensics, auditing and/or ethics management. Extensive knowledge of Public Sector Risk Management Framework, Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Knowledge of professional standards of the Associations of Certified Fraud Examiners, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 5 of 2000, Public Service Regulatory Framework, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. Proven project and strategic management capability. An understanding of government priorities, policies, legislation and principles and practice of enterprise risk management. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), planning, facilitation and leadership skills. Ability to gather and analyse information, develop and apply policies. Ability to work under extreme pressure.

Provide advice to enable the implementation and maintenance of systems to identify and mitigate risks threatening the attainment of objectives and the optimisation of opportunities that would enhance institutional performance. Develop, implement and maintain an Enterprise Risk Management framework and support policies and procedures. Develop and implement a strategic and annual risk management plan. Ensure the development and implementation of risk assessment methodologies, models and systems. Manage ethics and the fraud prevention strategy of the department. Manage investigations into fraud and corruption allegations. Management of fraud risks. Provide oversight into ethics and fraud prevention processes. Conduct organisational awareness on risk management fraud and ethics processes. Facilitate and ensure adequate risk management. Facilitate and ensure adequate management of ethics and fraud prevention. Provide reports to Management and the Audit and Risk Committee; manage human and financial resources within the chief directorate.

Ms P Diphaha Tel No: (012) 399 9602/060 9765508