Specialist: Risk & Compliance

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, governanc