Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is a global city that is governed by an inclusive and innovative administration, focused on sustainable service delivery, socio-economic development, infrastructure development, local and regional integration through comprehensive initiatives.’

In terms of its Employment Equity Plan, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is committed to employment practices that redress past imbalances in respect of race, gender and disability, and as such the relevant policy will be considered during selection and placement.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the under-mentioned position. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply, unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 

RISK SPECIALIST

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(RISK MANAGEMENT)

POSITION CODE: 220284

Task Grade 12 (R443 436 – R616 524 per annum)

(Basic salary only, excluding benefits)

Qualifications and experience required:

  • A Bachelors’ degree (NQF level 7) in Accounting, Auditing, Economics and Finance.
  • A minimum of five years’ appropriate experience in an internal audit or enterprise risk management environment, preferably in the public sector.

Key attributes and competencies:

  • Sound interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge and a good understanding of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework, COSO Internal Control Framework, King 4 Report on Corporate Governance, and Batho Pele principles.
  • Knowledge of the IS0 31000 Standard on Risk Management and local government legislation (will be an additional recommendation).
  • Experience in the implementation of an electronic risk management system.

Job purpose:

  • Performing risk management activities in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies, regulations and guidelines.
  • Implementing the institution’s Risk Management Policy and Anti-fraud and Anti-Corruption Strategy.
  • Maintaining relationships with other risk management functions and assurance providers.
  • Facilitating risk management skills transfer within the institution.
  • Monitoring whether the strategic planning and budgeting objectives, as well as the key performance indicators, are consistent with risk appetite and tolerance levels.
  • Facilitating and overseeing the risk identification process, in line with the objectives and key success factors of the directorates.
  • Facilitating and overseeing the compilation of risk registers and recording identified and inherent unidentified risks.
  • Consolidating different risk registers into a centralised document.
  • Monitoring the effectiveness and adequacy of existing controls.
  • Facilitating the processes of evaluating and assessing identified risk, as well as the adoption of an appropriate risk response strategy and assigning ownership for risk responses.
  • Evaluating control interventions and assessing the results thereof to manage risk exposures within acceptable limits.
  • Compiling reports on emerging and existing high-risk incidents and the effectiveness of the risk management system.
  • Compiling a review of the risk profile of the institution and reporting on its impact on achievement and non-achievement of objectives.
  • Monitoring the implementation of recommendations made by assurance providers.
  • Monitoring and researching changes in risk management legislation and international standards to identify best practices.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Kindly note that all applications for employment and supporting documentation in respect of the advertised vacancy should be submitted online on the municipal website at www.nelsonmandelabay.gov.za (go to ‘Vacancies’ to find the documentation for details for submitting online applications). It is advisable to submit applications online in good time to allow time for attending to queries that may arise when submitting applications.

Hand delivered or mailed applications for this position will not be accepted.

Telephonic enquiries may be directed to the Receptionist, tel. 041 506 3259.

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY, 14 JANUARY 2023 BEFORE 14:00.

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