SENIOR RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

VACANCY

SENIOR RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

CLOSING DATE: 26 July 2023 not later than 16h30

SALARY SCALE: R 351 955.86-R 457 506.14 per Annum (T12)

APPLICABLE BENEFITS: Medical Aid, Pension, 13th Cheque, and Homeowner’s Allowance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor of Commerce / National Diploma majoring in Accounting / Local Government Finance/ Financial Management / Taxation /Internal Auditing /Risk Management / Auditing
• 3 years experience in risk management
• A valid driver’s license
• An understanding of the Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act, and King IV report.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Experience in a municipal environment, especially in auditing, will be an added advantage.
• Registration with the Risk Management Institute/Institute of Internal Auditors will be an added advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Communicate the municipality’s Risk Management Framework to all stakeholders in the municipality.
• Monitor its implementation by facilitating orientation and training of the Risk Management Committee.
• Continuously drive risk management to higher levels of maturity and assist Management with risk identification, assessment, the development of strategies, and monitoring the implementation of the response strategies.
• Evaluate risk which involves comparing risk with criteria established by the municipality such as costs, legal requirements, environmental factors, and evaluating the organization’s previous methods for handling risks.
• Participate in various meetings (Compliance and risk management committee, audit committee, internal audit steering committee, and external forums) and provide comments and opinions.
• Respond to queries and questions, through the collection of factual information and presenting findings.
• Report risk exposures to the appropriate authorities and bodies.

UBUHLEBEZWE MUNICIPALITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

A signed letter of application indicating the position being applied for, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of certificates and Identity Document, must be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, P. O. Box 132, Ixopo, 3276 by not later than 16h30 on 26 July 2023. Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at: Ubuhlebezwe Municipality, 29 Margaret Street, Ixopo, 3276. Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted. If you do not hear from Council within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. All enquiries should be directed to the HR Officer, Mr. TPI Msani at (039) 201 0385.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE ANY APPOINTMENT FOR THE ABOVEMENTIONED POSITION.