INFORMATION REGULATOR (SOUTH AFRICA) INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCIES

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POST: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
REFERENCE: IR1/02/2022
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE, BRAAMFONTEIN
SALARY LEVEL: FIFTEEN (15)
SALARY: R1 544 415 (An all-inclusive remuneration package and not negotiable)
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement annually.
 
REQUIREMENTS
• Matric plus A postgraduate qualification in Accounting and/or Financial Management at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level eight (8) as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); and
• Eight to ten (8-10) years’ Senior Management experience at General Management or Chief Director level.
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999 (PFMA); Knowledge functioning of the Public Sector. Strategic Management; Business planning and design; Project management; Financial accounting; Management accounting; Information systems; Internal control; Internal and external audit; People management and empowerment; Policy development and implementation; Communication (writing and verbal); Strategic capability and leadership; Contract management and Corporate governance
 
DUTIES
• Develop annual and rolling three-year (3) MTEF budget for the Regulator;
• Facilitate the submission of Regulator’s annual budget,
• Ensure that all reports, returns, notices and other information which are submitted to the Executing Authority, the National Treasury and the Auditor-General as required by the PFMA are timeous and accurate.
• Ensure compliance with the provisions of the PFMA and the Treasury Regulations,
• Ensure that the annual financial statements are accurately prepared and submitted timeously to the National Treasury and the Auditor-General as required by the PFMA;
• Ensure that early warning systems both monthly and quarterly are accurately prepared and submitted to the Accounting Officer and Executive Authority within the stipulated period;
• Monitor the transversal system functions;
• Ensure proper management of assets including asset verification process;
• Ensure that financial monthly and year closures are done in time;
• Develop and review of risk models and the mitigation of risk by suitable policies/procedures, proper segregation of duties and development of appropriate internal control procedures;
• Develop and maintain appropriate systems and policies to ensure effective, efficient and economical management of resources and assets in the National Treasury;
• Monitor the implementation of an effective financial management strategy;
• Develop, implement and monitor the implementation of Demand Management, Acquisition Management and Logistics Management Plans;
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the contract management including performance management;
• Oversee that the appropriate Supply Chain Management which is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective.
• Monitor the implementation of spending analysis;
• Advice on strategic financial and corporate governance matters pertaining to allocated budgets, Implementation of strategic management skills and project management principles; and
• Manage and provide leadership to the staff.
 
Applications for this position may be submitted by email as follows: Recruitment1@infoRegulator.org.za
 
NB: PLEASE SEE DETAILED NOTES ON HOW TO APPLY ON PAGE 8-10
 
 
 

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POST: CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
REFERENCE: IR2/02/2022
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE, BRAAMFONTEIN
SALARY LEVEL: FOURTEEN (14)
SALARY: R1 269 951 (An all-inclusive remuneration package and not negotiable)
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement annually.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
• Matric certificate plus an LLB degree at National Qualification Framework (NQF). Level eight (8) as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• A post graduate management qualification will be an added advantage.
• At eight to ten (8 -10) years’ legal experience in a large organisation at senior management level.
• Admission as Attorney or Advocate.
• Right of appearance to court.
• Knowledge of the South African legal system, legal practices and related spheres
• Proven extensive experience in the practice of law
• Experience in litigation.
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Experience and skills in public policy; Strong strategic planning and leadership skills; Good Legal drafting, dispute resolution and legal research skills; Understanding of the mandate of the Regulator and relevant stakeholders; The ability to work with cross-functional projects/teams; Good innovative, problem-solving and interpersonal skills; Good writing skills; A high level of computer literacy; The ability to communicate effectively at all levels; Good financial, human resource and project management skills.
 
DUTIES
⚫ Manage the provision of legal advice and opinions to the Regulator.
⚫ Manage and advise on litigation matters.
⚫ Manage legal liabilities and investigation of losses.
⚫ Manage and facilitate Memorandum of Understanding and Service Level of Agreement.
⚫ Maintain the contingent liability register for the Regulator.
⚫ Manage and facilitate the drafting and vetting of contracts.
⚫ Monitoring the implementation of new and existing legislation that has an impact on the mandate and the functioning of the Regulator.
⚫ Represent the Regulator in court.
⚫ Providing leadership and strategic direction to ensure efficient and effective provision of legal services.
 
Applications for this position may be submitted by email as follows: Recruitment1@infoRegulator.org.za
 
NB: PLEASE SEE DETAILED NOTES ON HOW TO APPLY ON PAGE 8-10
 
 
 

 
 
 
POST: SENIOR COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING OFFICER (POPIA)
REFERENCE: IR3/01/2022
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE, BRAAMFONTEIN
SALARY LEVEL: ELEVEN (11)
SALARY: R744 255 (All-inclusive package and not negotiable)
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement annually.
 
REQUIREMENTS
• Matric certificate plus an LLB degree qualification at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level eight (8) as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); and
• Five (5) years’ experience within a legal or regulatory environment of which three (3) years must be a supervisory level in conducting of compliance and monitoring.
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of POPIA and PAIA, knowledge of other relevant Laws and Acts of Parliament, Regulations, Government protocols, strategic planning, financial management, agreements, legal policy development, programmes and project management, excellent legal analytic skills, excellent writing and verbal communication skills and management of interest and pressure groups and ability to work under pressure.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Development of tools, procedures, strategies and policies for successful compliance and monitoring;
• Manage and handle complaints;
• Coordinate the performance of monitoring of activities;
• Support enforcement processes; and
• Coordinate enforcement activities.
 
Applications for this position may be submitted by email as follows: Recruitment2@infoRegulator.org.za
 
NB: PLEASE SEE DETAILED NOTES ON HOW TO APPLY ON PAGE 8-10
 
 
 
 
 
 
POST: SENIOR MANAGER: LEGAL SERVICES (POPIA COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS)
REFERENCE: IR4/02/2022
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE, BRAAMFONTEIN
SALARY LEVEL: THIRTEEN (13)
SALARY: R1 073 187 (An all-inclusive remuneration package and not negotiable)
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement annually.
 
REQUIREMENTS
• Matric certificate plus an LLB degree qualification at National Qualification Framework (NQF) Level eight (8) as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA);
• Five (5) years appropriate post qualification experience as a Legal Practitioner at a middle management level;
• Five (5) years post admission experience as an Advocate or Attorney with the right of appearance at the High Court;
• Experience in conducting investigations in a regulatory environment such as international or local human rights bodies or any other regulatory body;
• Five (5) years’ experience within a legal or regulatory environment of which three (3) years must be a supervisory level in conducting of compliance and monitoring; and
• Manage and Provide Leadership to staff.
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of POPIA and PAIA, knowledge of other relevant laws and Acts of Parliament, Regulations, Government Protocols, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Agreements, Legal Policy development, Programme and Project Management, Excellent Legal Analytical Skills, Excellent Writing and Verbal Communication Skills and Management of Interest and Pressure groups and ability to work under pressure.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Implement the Complaints Management System, Processes and Standard Operating Procedures for successful resolution of complaints;
• Manage and handle complaints received;
• Manage investigation and resolution of complaints;
• Support enforcement processes;
• Manage relationship with clients and other relevant stakeholders;
• Manage staff in the division; and
• Effectively and effectively manage all resources allocated to the Unit; and
• Manage and Provide Leadership to staff
 
Applications for this position may be submitted by email as follows: Recruitment2@infoRegulator.org.za
 
NB: PLEASE SEE DETAILED NOTES ON HOW TO APPLY ON PAGE 8-10
 
 
 

 
 
 
POST: ASSISTANT MANAGER: GOVERNANCE: OFFICE OF THE CHAIRPERSON
REFERENCE: IR5/02/2022
CENTRE: HEAD OFFICE, BRAAMFONTEIN
SALARY LEVEL: NINE (9)
SALARY: R382 245 (Basic salary per annum and not negotiable)
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement annually.
 
Qualifications and experience
Matric plus LLB or BCom Law Degree at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level seven (7) as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); Admitted Attorney and CSSA / CIS qualification, an advantage. Two to three (2-3) years’ experience with a strong corporate commercial background and Company Secretarial experience in the public sector.
Overall knowledge of King Code on Corporate Governance, POPIA and PAIA, an advantage.
 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE REQUIRED
• Computer literacy;
• Sound analytical skills Strategic abilities Administrative skills Attitude/Behaviour;
• High level of commitment to accuracy and quality;
• Service oriented individual that can work under pressure;
• High level of integrity;
• A systematic work method, attention to detail, self-motivated and ability to work independently;
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, service providers and professional advisors;
• Assertiveness; and
• Attention to detail.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective statutory and corporate governance in assisting the Senior Manager: Governance with providing and managing full company secretarial and ancillary services to the Information Regulator.
• Be instrumental in running entire Company secretarial process for the Regulator;
• Advising Members/ relevant Committees/EXCO with guidance as to their legal obligations, duties, responsibilities and powers;
• Ensure best practice in the Ordinary and committees’ meeting, as well as EXCO and MANCO;
• Facilitate smooth operation of Members and Committees of the Information Regulator;
• Draft agendas and Meeting papers etc.
• Prepare accurate minutes and action items;
• Provide strategic input into Members’ practices, corporate governance matters and annual reporting process;
• Draft resolutions and other corporate communication;
• Implement changes in corporate laws / regulatory requirements;
• Run and coordinate statutory compliance;
• Ensure corporate information and registers are updated;
• Manage year end cycle as it relates to the company secretary's duties;
• Work closely with the Senior Manager: Governance to manage overall governance processes and best practices in the Regulator;
• Managing the corporate compliance calendar and meetings schedule;
• Timeously dealing with correspondence, collating information and writing reports, ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant stakeholders;
• Timeous preparation of notices, agendas and Member packs for meetings and taking minutes of various meetings;
• Ensuring that the minutes of the Ordinary Meetings, Committees, EXCO and other meetings are correctly recorded and distributed timeously;
• Prepare accurate action items and follow-up on those items before the next meeting;
• Maintaining accurate and an updated Members’ Disclosure registers and Gift registers;
• Ensure that filing systems and records within the Secretariat/Governance are well managed and archived appropriately.
 
Applications for this position may be submitted by email as follows: Recruitment1@infoRegulator.org.za
 
NB: PLEASE SEE DETAILED NOTES ON HOW TO APPLY ON PAGE 8-10


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ERRATUM
Kindly note that the positions of MANAGER: ASSETS AND DISPOSAL, Reference Number: IR3/01/2022 and ASSISTANT MANAGER: STRATEGIC SUPPORT AND GOVERNANCE, Reference Number: IR7/01/2022, advertised on 23 January 2022 have been withdrawn. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
 
 
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
• All the above-mentioned positions are permanent and appointment will be done in terms of section 47 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) as the enabling Act.
• Applications must be submitted on new application for employment form (Z83) which came into effect on 1 January 2021. The new Z83 for can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies or www.justice.gov.za/inforeg/vacancies).
• Received application with an incorrect application form will not be considered.
• Ensure that the Z83 form is signed and dated before you submit your application. Please use your signature or valid e-signature and your name written in block/typed print. A Z83 not signed and dated will be deemed regret.
• Candidates are advised to complete all the sections of the Z83 Form (A to G and Declaration) and indicate whether they belong to professional bodies and have criminal record or not.
• Applications must be accompanied by a detailed and recent CV, with two (2) contactable referees; certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document or Passport document (all documents must have been certified and dated within the last six (6) months).
• Should a candidate be in possession of foreign qualification(s), such must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate obtained from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to confirm the appropriate National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level.
• Candidates are advised to indicate their current Salary Notch on their CV particularly on employment history.
• Applications can be submitted by courier, hand delivery or email.
• Candidates who choose to email their applications should adhere to the following instructions:
• Write the correct name of the position and reference number as the subject on the email.
• Due to size requirements of our mailbox, applicants must zip their documents before submitting to the Regulator.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that his/her application is delivered in the correct mailbox of the Regulator.
• The Regulator will not take responsibility for any email which was not delivered.
• Applicants are advised to use the provided alternative ways of submitting their applications should they experience problems when submitting online.
• Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in the application being disqualified.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.
• As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates may be subjected to processes such as security screening; Reference Checks and qualifications verification.
• Any successful candidate in one of the advertised positions will be required to enter into an employment contract and also sign a Performance Agreement on an annual basis.
• It is the Regulator’s intention to promote equity and representivity through the filling of these posts and to facilitate this process, an indication of important demographic information such as race, gender and type of disability, if any, is required.
• Due to high volume of applications anticipated, there will be no acknowledgement of applications and further communication will only be made with the shortlisted candidates. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
• The Regulator reserves the right to withdraw any advertised position or not to appoint.
• Enquires related to the above posts may be directed to PSBoshomane@inforegulator.org.za or SSithole@inforegulator.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 18 MARCH 2022
 
Applications may be submitted as follows:
1. By email as indicated on each advertisement
2. Hand delivery:
Place applications in the applicable box at the Security Area (Ground Floor)
27 Stiemens Street, JD House, Ground Floor, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
3. Courier service:
For attention: Ms P Boshomane and Mr SH Sithole
 
INFORMATION REGULATOR
Human Resource Management
27 Stiemens Street, JD House, 4th floor, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017