INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ADVERT

Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) is a public entity, established in terms of Section 9(1) of the Skills Development Act of 1998, as amended.

The following fixed-term contract position expiring on 31 March 2030 exists in the organization:

                                               GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE PRACTITIONER

All-inclusive total annual remuneration package (TCTC): R637 461.00

Reporting to the Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager, the incumbents shall be responsible for:

• Assist the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Manager with the submission of risk related information on the Governance Charter and evidence to DHET as required
• Assist with the preparation of the Quarterly reports on the GRC target for the APP to DHET.
• Assist with the preparation of the Quarterly reports on Strategic risk register to National Treasury.
• Assist with the preparation of Quarterly reports on the compliance framework to National Treasury.
• Prepare evidence file for the submission of annual risk maturity assessment.
• Support the GRC office on submissions to the Board and/or sub committees.
• Attend and participate in internal Committee meetings as required.
• Collate information from Committee Secretaries on quarterly meetings conducted.
• Assist with the provision of information to the Risk Management Committee (RMC) and the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) as required.
• Assist with the formulation and review of GRC policies for ARC’s recommendation.
• Develop and monitor the Organisational Compliance Calendar periodically.
• Prepare the compliance report to the Risk Management Committee.
• Coordinate internal and external audit process.
• Coordinate and arrange Audit Steering Committee meetings as and when required.
• Facilitate engagement letter sessions between Internal Audit and Business units when required.
• Facilitate meetings between AGSA and Internal Audit when required.
• Consolidate and update risk registers on a quarterly basis.
• Facilitate SASSETA staff training sessions on risk management.
• Schedule risk assessment and fraud awareness workshops
• Support implementation of Risk Management Plan and Fraud Prevention Plan

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• An NQF level 6 qualification in any of the following areas, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Internal audit or Corporate Governance is required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in any of the following areas: Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Management and Corporate Governance  experience is required.
• Sound experience in coordination of activities is required.
• A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience is preferred; and
• Must be computer literate at an intermediate level.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of administrative processes and systems.
• Risk Mitigating and Management skills.
• Planning and Organising skills.
• Systems and process thinking skills.
• Must be a Team Player.
• Must be service oriented.
• Time management skills.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to monitor policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Good analytical skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving skills

PLACE OF WORK

SASSETA Office, Building 2, Waterfall Corporate Campus, 74 Waterfall Drive, Midrand, 2090.

Apply online using the SASSETA website address provided below and attach a detailed CV and one (1) PDF file consisting of certified copies of all your qualifications relevant to the position (from Matric / Grade 12 to the highest held tertiary qualifications) including an ID copy to:

Website address: www.sasseta.org.za

Closing Date for Applications: 29 July 2024

SASSETA is committed to employment equity and therefore applications from the designated groups are encouraged.

The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance and will also be expected to sign an employment contract and performance contract.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after three weeks from the closing date, assume that your application was unsuccessful.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications from unsuccessful candidates will not be retained.

SASSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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