SALARY :
In accordance with National Treasury Tariffs
CENTRE :
Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
The Department of Electricity and Energy is looking for the services of
competent and qualified individuals to be appointed as independent members
of the Department’s Risk Management Committee. Depending on their
qualification and experience, one of the appointees will be designated as the
Chairperson of the Committee.
The qualifying applicants must be in possession of a minimum NQF level 8 qualification in any of the following fields:
a postgraduate qualification in areas like Risk Management, Accounting, MBA or
Auditing (such as CRMA, CIA, CA (SA) along with professional accreditation
to professional bodies such as IRMSA, IIA, ISACA or any equivalent.
Knowledge in Risk Management, Accounting, Financial Management,
Auditing, Information and Communication Technology, Performance
Management and Legal Services is required.
Five (5) years’ experience as a member of an Audit or Risk Management Committee in the public or private sector and additional experience as an Audit or Risk Management Committee Chairperson will be an added advantage.
Skills:
Beyond the academic and professional qualifications, certain skills are essential for committee members.
These include:
Analytical thinking:
The ability to critically evaluate information and assess risks.
Communication:
The ability to clearly and effectively communicate issues.
Independent judgment:
The ability to make objective and unbiased decisions.
Courage to challenge:
The ability to question assumptions and raise concerns.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and frameworks:
A thorough understanding of relevant legislations, regulations, and industry
standards, such as the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations,
ISO 31000, King Reports, COSO Framework, and the Public Sector Risk
Management Framework is a must. Qualifying candidates must exhibit an
independence of mind in deliberations and be proactive in advising the
Accounting Officer and the Department. Professional approach to duties,
including commitment of time and effort, ability to encourage openness and
transparency, and ability to work constructively with management is required.
Applicants may not be in the employment of the Department of Electricity and
Energy and must have no business or personal relationship with the
Department.
DUTIES :
As an advisory Committee to the Accounting Officer in terms of the
requirements of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and according to
approved guidelines, the Risk Management Committee will: Assist the
Chairperson in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities relating to
management of risks, with the aim of achieving the organization’s objectives.
The committee should ensure that risks have been identified, assessed,
mitigated and monitored accordingly. The committee will review the
appropriateness of risk management processes and governance documents
and make sure that the identified risks are aligned to the Department’s strategic
objectives. The committee will carry out all its duties according to the approved
committee terms of reference.
ENQUIRIES :
Mr Phillip Mphalo Tel No: (012) 406 7467/071 899 0609