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15/22 : RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON REF NO: HR5/1/2/3/01
Employment and Labour
REF: HR5/1/2/3/01
Closing Date
Monday, 25 May 2026
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15/22 : RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON REF NO: HR5/1/2/3/01
Department
Employment and Labour
Directorate
Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration,
Ref No
HR5/1/2/3/01
Salary
Members will be remunerated according to rates approved by the Department
Centre
Compensation Fund, Pretoria
Requirements
Undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Accounting / Risk Management or Auditing, with POST-graduate qualifications or certification in similar fields, such as CRMA/ CIA /CA (SA)/CISA. Affiliation to a professionally recognized body such as IRMSA / IIA / ISACA / SAICA or any risk management/internal audit /accounting related professional affiliation. 10 years or more leadership and experience in serving as chairperson of Risk/Audit Committees of large public or private sector institutions. Knowledge: Applicants must have extensive knowledge and experience in Labour, Insurance, Risk Management, Governance, Internal and External Auditing, Anti-Fraud and Corruption, Compliance Management and Business Continuity Management, relevant ISO standards, COSO model, COBIT Framework, Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Knowledge of Public Service Values, DPSA guidelines on National Departments, Compensation Fund business strategies and goals, Compensation Fund regulations, policies and procedures, Compensation Fund Services. Legislative REQUIREMENTS: Treasury Regulations. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Skills: Strong leadership, governance and oversight, Analytical thinking ability and good communication. Courage to challenge answers and ask relevant questions. Willing to dedicate time and energy to serve the interest of the public. Encourage openness and transparency. Healthy skepticism and professional approach. High level of integrity. Inquisitiveness and independent judgement. Ability to offer new perspective.
Duties
Fulfil oversight responsibilities regarding Governance, Risk management, Internal Control, Legal and Regulatory Compliance, External and Internal Audit, Anti-corruption and Integrity Management, Compliance Risk Management, Business Continuity Management and Information and Communication Technology. Assist the Accounting Officer/Authority in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities in terms of Risk Management. Regulate and discharge all the responsibilities as contained in the Compensation Fund Risk Committee Terms of REFERENCE. By virtue of their appointment as Chairperson of the Compensation Fund Risk Management Committee, the individual will also serve as a member of both the Compensation Fund Audit Committee and the Department of Employment and Labour National Risk Management Committee.
Enquiries
Ms K Nkabinde at 076 229 2252
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jobs-cf1@labour.gov.za
Note
Application must be submitted on a signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by a recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, Senior Certificate, Identity Document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. PREFERENCE may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; Previous employment (REFERENCE checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level REQUIREMENTS for SMS POSTs: In terms of Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 (the Directive), a requirement for all applicants for SMS POSTs is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/.Furthermore, Shortlisted candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course. All candidates shortlisted for the POSTs will undertake two pre-entry assessments (practical exercise, and integrity assessment) in accordance with the Directive. Following the interview and the pre-entry assessments of all SMS POSTs, the Selection Panel will recommend candidate(s) to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments. Persons appointed will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the CLOSING DATE of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON Undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Accounting / Risk Management or Auditing, with POST-graduate qualifications or certification in similar fields, such as CRMA/ CIA /CA (SA)/CISA. Affiliation to a professionally recognized body such as IRMSA / IIA / ISACA / SAICA or any risk management/internal audit /accounting related professional affiliation. 10 years or more leadership and experience in serving as chairperson of Risk/Audit Committees of large public or private sector institutions. Knowledge: Applicants must have extensive knowledge and experience in Labour, Insurance, Risk Management, Governance, Internal and External Auditing, Anti-Fraud and Corruption, Compliance Management and Business Continuity Management, relevant ISO standards, COSO model, COBIT Framework, Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Knowledge of Public Service Values, DPSA guidelines on National Departments, Compensation Fund business strategies and goals, Compensation Fund regulations, policies and procedures, Compensation Fund Services. Legislative REQUIREMENTS: Treasury Regulations. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Skills: Strong leadership, governance and oversight, Analytical thinking ability and good communication. Courage to challenge answers and ask relevant questions. Willing to dedicate time and energy to serve the interest of the public. Encourage openness and transparency. Healthy skepticism and professional approach. High level of integrity. Inquisitiveness and independent judgement. Ability to offer new perspective. Fulfil oversight responsibilities regarding Governance, Risk management, Internal Control, Legal and Regulatory Compliance, External and Internal Audit, Anti-corruption and Integrity Management, Compliance Risk Management, Business Continuity Management and Information and Communication Technology. Assist the Accounting Officer/Authority in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities in terms of Risk Management. Regulate and discharge all the responsibilities as contained in the Compensation Fund Risk Committee Terms of REFERENCE. By virtue of their appointment as Chairperson of the Compensation Fund Risk Management Committee, the individual will also serve as a member of both the Compensation Fund Audit Committee and the Department of Employment and Labour National Risk Management Committee. jobs-cf1@labour.gov.za
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or Auditing, with POST-graduate qualifications or certification in similar fields,
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Communication
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Integrity
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