MEDIA DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY AGENCY (MDDA) JOB INFORMATION Job Title: Risk Specialist Job Code: R – RS 01 Department: Risk Normal Hours of work: As business dictates Normal place of work: Parktown, Johannesburg Job Classification:Governance Reporting to: Board PRIMARY OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE JOB The job is to design, develop and implement programs that can mitigate potential risk for the Agency
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy Implementation
Governance
Stakeholder Management 11. Liaise with the legislators, regulatory authorities, media and other relevant stakeholders to mass communication 12. Provide internal advice to Executive Management on risk mitigation matters. Management and Administration 13. Provide general oversight of department activities and manages the day-to-day operations 14. Ensure smooth, functioning and efficient operations of the Risk Department PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Manage the Risk Mitigation Plan Report to the Management and the Board of potential risks Assist management in the formulation of its overall risk mitigation HUMAN RELATIONS Team-player Motivator- relationship with colleagues, works well with other employers and can achieve results Strategic planning sessions CUSTOMER RELATIONS Internal – All staff External –Suppliers, Government Officials, Funders, Insurers, Customers, All visitors, Service Providers/Vendors, Banks, Grant Receivers CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND UPGRADE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Appropriate Qualification in Risk management 5 years in the media industry or risk management experience Risk management experience, including knowledge of risk management governance and controls Strong PowerPoint skills, intermediate Excel skills Project management experience SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Excellent people management and leadership abilities Superior communication, facilitation and consensus-building skills Demonstrated relationship-building skills, with a superior ability to make things happen through the use of positive influence High degree of personal initiative Organizational awareness with an understanding of how to engage the organization to get things done Strong problem-solving skills; comfortable tackling complex problems and breaking these down into manageable pieces Superior multi-tasking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, often deadline-oriented and dynamic environment Conceptual and practical thinking and implementation skills Process design and analysis skills Research, analysis and judgment skills SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Ensure the integrity and completeness of financial reporting Oversee effective utilization of financial support provided as financial grants Understanding of GAAP / GRAP practices; Understanding of complex financial and accounting principles; Experience and understanding of Risk analysis, Cash flow, Budgeting and forecasting, Financial modeling, Financial Statements and Investments; Computer proficiency Strong report writing skills Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV, together with a covering letter and at least 3 contactable references to recruitment@mdda.org.za. CLOSING DATE FOR ALL VACANCIES: 18 AUGUST 2019.
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