ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT REF NO: 0003/2024

REQUIREMENTS : A three (3) year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Risk Management, Business
Management/Administration, Financial Management and Public Management/ Administration.
At least 3 – 5 years’ experience in Audit, Risk and Fraud Management or related field, of which
2 years on a supervisory level. Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999.
Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004 (Act 12 of 2004). National Treasury
Regulations. Public Sector Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework. Public Service Act,
1994 as amended. Public Service Regulations, 2016. Basic Conditions of Employment Act (Act
75 of 1997). Labour Relations, 1995. Employment Equity Act, 1998 (act 55 of 1998). King Report
on Corporate Governance IV, Combined Assurance.
DUTIES : Implement, coordinate, and maintain the CPSI’s Risk Management Framework, Fraud
Prevention Strategy and Risk Registers. Identify and analyses risks in the respective business
units. Profile key compliance aspects in relation to legislation, policies, procedures, controls and
monitoring. Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation strategies and conduct risk
management workshops, which entail educating and creating awareness on fraud risk and CPSI
strategies to manage fraud risk. Ensure and maintain information management and record
keeping within the Risk Management Unit. Assist in conducting risk assessments and control
identification exercises, assess the identified risks in terms of their likelihood, prepare and
update risk registers regularly, and analyses the risks associated with each applicable financial
and operational assertion. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk management practices
within the CPSI. Prepare and present Risk Management Reports to Management, EXCO, and
the Audit and Risk Committee. Set up and/or review risk appetite and risk tolerance levels of
the CPSI in collaboration with members of the Executive Management Team. Serve as
secretariat for EXCO and the Audit and Risk Committee. Manage staff and general office
administration of the Executive Director’s office. Personal Profile: Knowledge and practical
experience in planning, organizing, financial management, report writing, and communication.
Advanced problem-solving skills, computer literacy, analytical, client-oriented, project
management, team leadership, and people management. Strong attributes in client service,
integrity, accountability, focus, and loyalty. Ability to work independently under pressure and for
long hours. Professional Membership: Affiliation with Institute of Risk Management SA would
be an added advantage.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Tshepo Buthelezi Tel No: (012) 683 2817