FINANCIAL AND FISCAL COMMISSION (FFC) VACANCIES The Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) exists to provide proactive, expert and independent advice to promote the Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations (IGFR) System in South Africa, through empirical policy analysis and to ensure the realisation of our Constitutional values. The vision is to provide influential advice to promote an equitable, efficient and sustainable Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations system. INTERNAL AUDITOR (12 MONTHS CONTRACT) Ref: 004/2022 Salary Range – R 744 255.00 – 876 705.00 pa (All-inclusive package) Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) is seeking to appoint a dynamic and goal driven individual with high levels of auditing and monitoring skills for Internal Auditor position to ensure the promotion of compliance culture within the FFC on a twelve (12) months fixed-term contract, with a possibility of contract extension. 1. THE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION This position is responsible to provide consulting and internal audit services on the efficiency and effectiveness of the systems of internal controls, risk management and governance processes in accordance with International Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing Standards (ISPPIA). 2. LOCATION: CAPE TOWN OFFICE 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • At least a bachelor’s degree in Internal Auditing or related qualification. • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (IIA), Certified fraud examiner and/or registered Chartered Accountant (CA) (SAICA). • Registered Auditor & Member with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) would an added advantage. • At least 5 (five) years within an internal audit of which 2 (two) years must have been at a management level, preferably in relation to public sector organisation/ environment. • Expert Knowledge of audit principles, theory and practice of: the Institute of Internal Auditing (IIA) standards, Statutory Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and internal audit policies. • Experience in establishing an IA department, leading and managing transformation • Good understanding of internal audit and risk concepts, frameworks and methodologies. • Good understanding of Risk Management guidelines • Demonstrated managerial skills • Strong communication, people management and high levels of presentation skills • Well-developed problem solving and analysis skills. • Excellent planning and organising skills • Attention to Detail • Perseverance / Tenacity Stress Tolerance 4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The key outputs of the Internal Auditor are but not limited to: • Conducts internal financial, operational, and/or system audits and risk assessments. • Perform audit procedures to ensure information system integrity and transaction validity, accuracy and completeness and reports discrepancies. • Develop formal written reports to communicate audit results to management and regulatory compliance agencies, if applicable and makes recommendations as appropriate. • Coordinate processes to support implementation and execution of audit plans. • Analysing and evaluating the internal controls to determine its effectiveness in mitigating risks and to ensure the reliability of financial reports and compliance to laws and statutory reports. • Professionally communicate audit findings to required stakeholders. • Prepare a final audit report for submission and distribution to the various stakeholders and the adequacy and effectiveness of stakeholder action plans are assessed and implementation is monitored and reported in writing. • Review outcome of audit process in terms of objectives, quality, completeness, and feedback. • Ensure the maintenance of efficient and effective controls and achieving the objectives of the FFC by evaluating the FFC’s controls/objectives, to determine their effectiveness and efficiency through internal audits. • Monitor and report on the implementation of interventions identified as outcomes of audits. And compile progress reports against audit plan, quarterly and annual reports. • Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments. • Provide advice and guidance to role players on the requirements and implementation of internal audit methodologies policies and procedures. • Support the Audit and Risk Committee (where applicable). • Identify the key risk areas for the FFC emanating from current operations as set out in the strategic plan and risk management strategy. • Develop the annual internal audit operational plan. • Establish sound working relationships with Internal auditors and business units. • Establish sound working relations with external auditors (Auditor General of South Africa). • Monitor and study the relevant legislative, standards changes and policy frameworks continuously. • Engage in relevant continuous professional development activities (tools and techniques) as required/prescribed. Applications: Interested applicants must submit a covering letter using the advert reference number, indicating how they will fulfil the above responsibilities, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae to the e-mailed recruitment@ffc.co.za Closing date: 18 July 2022. No late applications will be accepted. Enquiries can be directed to: Human Resources at 010 745 2217. Qualifications and other checks will be conducted on short-listed/recommended candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified proof of qualifications, and a copy of ID. The FFC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Women and people with disabilities are invited to apply. Should you not receive any correspondence / communication from the FFC one month after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (12 MONTHS CONTRACT) Ref: 005/2022 Salary Range – R 744 255.00 – R 876 705.00 pa (All-inclusive package) Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) is seeking to appoint an energetic and goal driven individual with excellent knowledge and understanding of human resources function on operational and strategic level for Human Resources Specialist position to ensure a provision of effective human resources support to achieve the FFC’s strategic objectives on a twelve (12) months fixed-term contract, with a possibility of contract extension. 1. THE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION This position is responsible to provide a professional generalist human resource management support service in the areas of labour relations, organisational development, training and development, recruitment and selection, performance management and remuneration. 2. LOCATION: CAPE TOWN OFFICE 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • At least a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field. • Must have 5 years of progressive human resources experience. Previous experience in a lead or managerial capacity preferred. • Knowledge and practice of Human Resources and Change Management • Knowledge and practice of Remuneration Benchmark, Job Grading, Reward and Staff retention strategies. • Subject matter expertise in one or more particular areas such as Organisational Design, Workforce Planning, Change Management, Talent Management, People Transition or Industrial Relations is desirable. • Knowledge and practice of Labour Relations Act in leading and driving change, business transformation, restructuring and TUPE programmes is essential. • Knowledge and practice of HR management and HR related legislation such as Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc. • Skills and experience as a Consultant and/or in a Change environment is highly desirable • Financial Management (budgeting, monitoring and reporting) knowledge • Intermediate computer skills with strong IT skills for the management of the HR database. • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills • Ability to manage your own time and balance multiple priorities when under considerable pressure. • A proven self-starter who is able to use your initiative to develop solutions • Excellent analytical and managerial skills with the ability to plan, organising and control. 4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The key outputs of the Human Resources Specialist are but not limited to: • FFC Human Resources Management: ▪ Advising on leadership changes or restructuring, change management, engagement strategies, talent management and performance management; ▪ Review HR strategy and plan and update in accordance with the FFC’s planning cycle; ▪ Make recommendations for the ongoing review, maintenance and improved efficiency of HR Strategies; ▪ Initiate, implement and review HR policies and practices and recommend changes to relevant areas. • Recruitment and Selection: ▪ Develop and implement recruitment and selection plan to fulfil the organisational human resources needs; ▪ Ensure the FFC’s recruitment and selection processes, procedures and policies comply with relevant legislation; ▪ Advise and provide guidance to line management on recruitment and selection policies, best practices and procedures; ▪ Identify and analyse talent implications and make recommendation on key business solutions and opportunities to influence recruitment, retention, employee engagement, transformation, diversity, equity and inclusion. • Employee Relations: ▪ Supports the day-to-day employee relations function of the FFC while escalating complex cases to corporate Employee Relations as needed; ▪ Ensure that the FFC’s grievance and disciplinary procedures are developed, implemented and complies with labour relations legislation; ▪ Coordinate meetings with union, where applicable. • Performance Management: ▪ Capacitating managers/employees to manage performance process – goal setting, feedback and coaching, and assessing performance; ▪ Assist employees in compiling quality performance agreements in line with the divisional strategy; ▪ Ensure consistent and fair application of performance management policy and procedure. • Remuneration and Rewards: ▪ Assist with the development of the rewards strategy; ▪ Facilitate benchmarking of remuneration and rewards; ▪ Advise and implement approved rewards and recognition interventions and programs. • Job Evaluation: ▪ Ensure that all positions within the FFC have job profiles and are graded accordingly; ▪ Quality assures the completed job profiles prior processing. ▪ Ensure that similar roles within FFC are graded equally and consistently; ▪ Resolve job evaluation matters within the FFC. • HR Compliance and Reporting: ▪ Oversee HR administration functions; ▪ Advise with confidence and accuracy on all areas of employee relations and applicable employment law, and to manage a caseload that includes: grievance, disciplinary, short and long term absence, probation, performance improvement and capability, restructuring and redundancy, data subject access requests, employment disputes and conciliation, and employment tribunal claims; ▪ Supports entity Human Resource efforts to ensure the staff files are current through regular audits; ▪ Ensures employment, compensation, employee relations, and affirmative action practices comply with organisation and legal requirements. Applications: Interested applicants must submit a covering letter using the advert reference number, indicating how they will fulfil the above responsibilities, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae to the e-mailed recruitment@ffc.co.za Closing date: 18 July 2022. No late applications will be accepted. Enquiries can be directed to: Human Resources at 010 745 2217. Qualifications and other checks will be conducted on short-listed/recommended candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified proof of qualifications, and a copy of ID. The FFC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Women and people with disabilities are invited to apply. Should you not receive any correspondence / communication from the FFC one month after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. COMPLIANCE AND RISK OFFICER (12 MONTHS CONTRACT) Ref: 006/2022 Salary Range – R 744 255.00 – R 876 705.00 pa (All-inclusive package) Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) is seeking to appoint a self-motivated and goal driven individual with high levels of analytical and monitoring skills for Compliance and Risk Officer position to ensure the promotion of compliance culture within the FFC on a twelve (12) months fixed-term contract, with a possibility of contract extension. 1. THE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION This position is responsible to ensure that the FFC complies with all relevant statutory requirements relating to the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and other relevant legislative prescripts, and also to help the organisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of system of internal controls, and risk management. 2. LOCATION: CAPE TOWN OFFICE 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • At least a bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Law • Additional governance qualification/certification with an excellent working knowledge of the PFMA, the Commission’s Act and enterprise risk management practices an advantage. • At least 5 years’ experience in a governance, risk & compliance environment. • Experience in conducting internal investigations. • Practical, public sector experience an advantage. • Knowledge and practice of analysing the operations to ensure adherence to the rules and procedures supporting the organisation's goals and objectives. • Ability to remain current with best practice and legislation and related business operational processes to enable analyses and review of a variety of risk and compliance areas. • Understanding of internal controls and compliance concepts, frameworks and methodologies to implement compliance. • Risk analysis and control assessments techniques. • Understanding of Risk Management guidelines • Management and reporting of Risk and Compliance Report. • Strong IT skills. • Well-developed problem solving and analysis skills. • Planning and organising and follow up skills • Attention to Detail • Strong communication, presentation, and people management skills. 4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The key outputs of Compliance and Risk Officer are but not limited to: • Design, develop and implement compliance frameworks. • Develop a comprehensive compliance programme that is integrated with the Commission’s strategic planning process. • Identify, assess and prioritise all the applicable regulatory requirements the Commission is required to comply with. • Identify and analyse company’s regulatory risk universe • Develop the compliance risk identification matrix of the Commission to understand the business and all applicable legislation. • Develop the compliance risk prioritisation index to categorise and prioritize and classify the applicable legislation to the Commission. • Build and maintain effective regulator and stakeholder relationships. • Ensure the maintenance of efficient and effective controls and achieving the objectives of the FFC by evaluating the FFC’s controls/objectives, to determine their effectiveness and efficiency through the compliance framework. • Monitor, communicate and enforce compliance with all policies and procedures of the Commission. • Review, collect information and compile compliance reports to the accounting officer and audit committee, compile progress reports against compliance universe, quarterly and annual reports. • Monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments. • Develop and maintain compliance methodologies policies and procedures. • Provide advice and guidance to role players on the requirements and implementation of compliance and risk policies and procedures. • Support the Audit and Risk Committee (where applicable); • Monitor and report on the implementation of interventions identified as outcomes of audits. • Identify the key compliance and risk areas of internal control deficiencies and devise mitigating operational mechanisms for the FFC. • Develop the annual compliance report and universe • Ensure compliance by contract management and supply chain management with finance. • Actively participate in relevant structures inside and outside the FFC. • Research, design and implement process and procedures according to the relevant legislative, standards changes and policy frameworks continuously. Applications: Interested applicants must submit a covering letter using the advert reference number, indicating how they will fulfil the above responsibilities, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae to the e-mailed recruitment@ffc.co.za Closing date: 18 July 2022. No late applications will be accepted. Enquiries can be directed to: Human Resources at 010 745 2217. Qualifications and other checks will be conducted on short-listed/recommended candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified proof of qualifications, and a copy of ID. The FFC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Women and people with disabilities are invited to apply. Should you not receive any correspondence / communication from the FFC one month after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (12 MONTHS CONTRACT) Ref: 007/2022 Salary Range – R 744 255.00 – R 876 705.00 pa (All-inclusive package) Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and goal driven individual with high levels of information technology skills for Information and Communication Technology Specialist position to ensure the accessibility of adequate technological requirements to achieve the FFC’s strategic goals and objectives on a twelve (12) months fixed-term contract, with a possibility of contract extension. 1. THE PURPOSE OF THE POSITION This position is responsible to play a proactive role in information and communication technology (ICT) strategy, management, service delivery and implementation of ICT good standards and practices and ensuring that ICT supports the organisational mandate and strategy. 2. LOCATION: CAPE TOWN OFFICE 3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ B Tech/ NQF Level 7 (360 credits) in Information Technology/ Computer Science • 5 years working experience in information and communication technology environment • 2 years of which should be at Junior Management Level will be added advantage • Experience in ICT related contract management. • Knowledge of current technological developments and trends in the area of expertise • Knowledge and understanding of a range of computer and networking software, hardware systems and related technologies • Ability to analyse and assess network architecture requirements and determine optimum, cost-effective solutions • Knowledge of information technology standards and governance (ISO standards, ITIL, COBIT, etc.) • Functional business applications support • Project management and forward-thinking skills. • Leadership style inspirational with a balance of strategic skills and strong ‘people’ orientation. • Well rounded, resilient and self-aware individual who is open to change and personal development. 4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The key outputs of Information and Communication Technology Specialist are but not limited to: • ICT Contract Management: ▪ Participate in the acquisition process for Information and Communication Technology services when applicable; ▪ Monitor ICT service provider performance against agreed service level agreement; ▪ Monitor compliance with agreements and manage changes to ensure that the services delivered meet all requirements agreed with the third party; ▪ Reviewing service reports produced by the third parties and arranges regular progress meetings as required by the agreements; ▪ Serve as a liaison between the business community and the IT service providers in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs. • ICT Management: ▪ Manage the provision of ICT services and technologies, desktop support, and office automation; ▪ Server and migration management; ▪ ICT tangible and intangible asset management; ▪ Ensure that ICT infrastructure and data centres are adequately supported and maintained, to ensure a well-managed ICT system. • Business Requirements Management: ▪ Translates high level business requirements into functional specifications for the ICT service provider and manages changes to such specifications; ▪ Acts as a focal point for communicating related system problems and collaborates with ICT Service providers on changes, fixes, and updates; ▪ Ensures that products, applications, and systems are in compliance with established quality standards, and meet customer requirements. • Hardware and software Management: ▪ Make recommendations through research into current and future hardware technologies; ▪ Configuring technical software which is related to the new hardware installed (devices drivers); ▪ Documenting Standard Operation Procedures with regard to Hardware configuration and installation; ▪ Install Desktop Operating System support. • ICT related Procurement Processes: ▪ Provide guidance and assist in the procurement of information and communication technologies services to ensure procured quality services with cost effectiveness; ▪ Consulting service providers and suppliers, regarding specifications, orders, and general requirements. • Risk Assessment and Treatment: ▪ Perform periodic ICT risk assessments; ▪ Apply appropriate controls to reduce ICT security risks; ▪ Treating information technology risks through acceptance avoidance or transference; ▪ Develop the business continuity and recovery plan for ICT. • Continuous improvement on service delivery: Assess current ICT systems and processes and provide recommendations for any improvement required to Executive Manager; ▪ Constantly reviewing and evaluating existing ICT services for continuous improvement in service provision Applications: Interested applicants must submit a covering letter using the advert reference number, indicating how they will fulfil the above responsibilities, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae to the e-mailed recruitment@ffc.co.za Closing date: 18 July 2022. No late applications will be accepted. Enquiries can be directed to: Human Resources at 010 745 2217. Qualifications and other checks will be conducted on short-listed/recommended candidates and, where applicable, additional checks will be conducted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified proof of qualifications, and a copy of ID. The FFC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. Women and people with disabilities are invited to apply. Should you not receive any correspondence / communication from the FFC one month after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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