Assistant Director Risk, Fraud And Integrity Management

Nature of Appointment: Permanent Appointment

Salary: R per annum (Level 9) plus benefits

Centre: Central Office

Ref: TNC/CO/22 - 11/3

Requirements:

• Matric/NQF Level 4 Certificate plus a recognised National Diploma/Degree in Risk Management / Internal Audit (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification.
• At least 3-5 years' experience in Audit, Risk, Fraud, Ethics and Integrity Management or related field.
• Affiliation with a professional body (e.g., Institute of Risk Management SA, IIASA) is an advantage.
• Experience in Risk Management and control model principles, Internal Auditing and Risk Management systems/software.
• Knowledge of relevant prescripts, legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Risk, Fraud, Ethics and Integrity Management environment.
• Practical experience in planning, organising, financial management, report writing, and communication.
• Advanced skills in problem solving, 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.

Duties:

• Establish, implement, coordinate and maintain the College Risk Management Framework and Fraud Prevention Strategy.
• Identify and analyse risks in business units and campuses.
• Profile key compliance aspects relating to legislation, policies, procedures, controls and monitoring.
• Monitor implementation of risk strategies by management across the college.
• Perform monitoring by observations over critical processes and update risk registers.
• Prepare comments and opinions on observations of specific processes, procedures, controls and systems.
• Conduct risk management workshops educating staff on fraud risk and college strategies.
• Ensure and maintain information management and record keeping within the Risk Management Unit.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and control identification exercise, assess risk likelihood, prepare and update risk register.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of risk management practices within the college.
• Perform regular reviews on the register, follow ups and site visits.
• Provide input for quarterly reports to Management, Academic Board, Audit and Risk Committee, Council and other relevant structures.
• Set up or review risk bearing capacity, risk appetite and risk tolerance levels with the Executive Management Team and Council.
• Serve as a key resource in the Audit and Risk Committee to ensure its functionality.
• Maintain statistical records and general files for the College.

EEO Statement: Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. People with disability are encouraged to apply.

Benefits: Included as part of the salary offer.