Deputy Director: Risk Management and Integrity

Overview

Manage risk management frameworks, policies and strategies at the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements Head Office in East London.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate, an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Management/ Business Administration/ Public Administration/ Bachelor of Administration/ Risk Management/ Internal Auditing/ Accounting/ Financial Management/ BCom/ Economics as recognised by SAQA with 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in the field.
• Compulsory registration with Institute of Risk Management South Africa.
• Knowledge of Public Sector governance and legislation, risk management frameworks, internal control assurance systems, financial management and budgeting, ethics, integrity and anti-corruption frameworks, organisational and sector knowledge, information and data management.
• Good communication skills, project management skills, presentation skills, report writing skills, strategic planning, analytical and critical thinking, ethical judgement and integrity.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Effective and efficient management and monitoring of organisational budget and expenditure.
• Computer literate.
• Able to work under pressure and difficult deadlines.
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence.

Duties

• Manage the review of Risk Management Framework and Implementation plan.
• Obtain, analyse and identify gaps that are in the policy, strategy and charter.
• Circulate, analyse and identify gaps that are in the policy and strategy for comments from Top Management and Risk Management Committee members.
• Submit inputs of the Risk Management framework to the risk management committee for discussion.
• Forward the framework to the Head of Department for approval.
• Obtain Risk Strategy and operational plan.
• Identify risk management activities and calendar date.
• Recommend approval of the risk implementation plan to the Accounting Officer.
• Facilitate Risk Management Committee (RMC) meetings.
• Draft minutes for RMC meetings.
• Compile meeting packs seven days prior RMC meetings.
• Manage the annual risk assessment process and the maintenance of risk register.
• Issue a notification letter with dates to Senior Management Service.
• Provide support to programmes on the identification, evaluation and assessment of risks.
• Record all identified strategic/operational risk, controls and actions to improve management of risk.
• Monitor the implementation of risk plan.
• Record all actions taken on the risk control plan.
• Compile quarterly reports.
• Promote the risk awareness culture and risk appetite throughout the department.
• Arrange risk awareness sessions for the department.
• Facilitate the promotion of risk awareness programme to various stakeholders.
• Manage Business Continuity Plan (BCP) within the department.
• Facilitate the review and maintenance of the BCP and all other relevant documents.
• Facilitate appointment and functioning of BCP.
• Facilitate the implementation of BCP when disasters occur.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of BCP until the situation subside and operations come to normality.
• Coordinate the BCP task team.
• Report to the departmental Governance Committee.
• Monitor resources within the sub- directorate.
• Timeously develop job description.
• Manage performance of the directorate.
• Manage sound employment relations.
• Manage employee conditions of service.
• Facilitate coaching, mentorship, training, and development of sub-ordinates for effective and efficient service delivery.
• Establish, implement and maintain effective and efficient communication.
• Manage asset of the Directorate.
• Monitor the development and the implementation of the Directorate Standard Operating Procedures.
• Attend to Internal Audit, Auditor Generals RFIs, Audit Outcomes and Findings.

How to apply

Applicants must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: e-recruitment@ecdhs.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted. Where applicants are not able to submit their applications on the e-recruitment system, they must physically bring printed hard copies to Human Resources office at the Head Office, and they will be assisted to capture the hard copy application on the system. The physical address is 31-33 Phillip Frame Road, Chiselhurst, East London.

Enquiries: Contact Mr M. Kana at 071 606 8112 / Mrs N. Mhlawuli at 071 606 5941/ Mr M. Sangqu at 071 606 7842 E-Recruitment, email: e-recruitment@ecdhs.gov.za

Notes

Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). 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. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. OTHER POSTS