Deputy Director: Risk Management
Retail
Minimum Requirements
- An NQF 6 qualification in Risk Management / Internal Auditing / Auditing / Accounting or equivalent as recognized by SAQA.
- Five (5) years’ experience within Risk Management of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level).
- in Business Continuity Management will be an added advantage.
- Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability).
- Skills and Knowledge: Risk assessments.
- Maintenance of risk registers.
- Risk reporting.
- Firs governance (risk policy, risk strategy and risk appetite & tolerance).
- Risk awarenesses or training.
- Knowledge of the Regulatory Framework (PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Regulations).
- A thorough understanding of Risk Management and Business Continuity Management.
- Computer literacy in MS Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Risk Management Systems (BarnOwl, Cura, etc.).
- Knowledge in financial and human recourse matters.
- Planning and organising skills.
- Project management skills.
- Research and analytical skills.
- Communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Report writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and ensure the implementation of Risk Management Policy, Risk Management Strategy and Business Continuity Management.
- Facilitate the assessment processes and the maintenance of risk registers.
- Monitor the implementation of the action plans, assess action plans and the accompanying portfolio of evidence.
- Develop a risk awareness culture through risk awareness sessions.
- Check adherence to the Risk and BCM policies and strategies.
- Risk training and awareness.
- Educate and train risk staff, risk champions and all employees in the department on risk management principles, trends, best practices, etc.
- Provide support to risk champions at least every quarter, in updating Branch risk registers and assessing the management of risks.
- Create awareness in the department on risk management (newsflash/classroom training).
- Facilitate the Business Continuity Management and disaster management initiatives of the department.
- Provide guidance to Branches on Business Continuity Management.
- Quality assure and ensure updated Business Continuity Plans are signed off by business.
- Manage and facilitate resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
