INSURANCE SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING (INSETA) VACANCIES

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JUNIOR IT DEVELOPER (INSETA91)
 
Overview
Reference INSETA91
Salary ZAR/month
Job Location - South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg -- Illovo
Job Type Permanent
Closing date 24 Jan 2025 21:59
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To design, code and implement computer programs for a variety of INSETA data processing needs; perform analysis and modification of existing programs and operations to meet changing needs and to provide for system enhancements; write maintenance and user documentation to support programs; test and debug programs for accuracy and reliability; instruct program users in proper operation.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS - OUTPUTS
 
1. Continuous improvement

• Applies specialist knowledge of one area of business processes and understanding of related processes to produce work products.
• Matches appropriate methods to identified improvement needs.
• Maintains credibility and facilitates buy-in through effective discussions with primary stakeholders and sustained relationships with peers.
• Leverages knowledge and prior experience to develop, present and defend conclusions and recommendations and implementation strategies/plan.
• Develops and recommends improvements or redesigns processes.
• Evaluates and implements process improvement solutions.
• Contributes to capacity building and process improvement knowledge bases through feeding back best practices and redefining tools and techniques as appropriate.
• Articulates the value-added or realised benefits from an improvement project by outlining specific performance measures, targets and goals.

 
2. Citizen focus and responsiveness

• Monitors citizen/customer product/service standards to ensure that established standards are met.
• Introduces new product/service standards to respond to citizen/customer needs.
• Establishes a schedule or plan for satisfying citizen/customer needs and expectations.
• Pursues the completion of work objectives that supports meeting citizen/customer needs and expectations.
• Delivers services or products to client or citizen in a timely manner.
• Follows up with the citizen or client in a timely manner to ensure that the services were satisfactory.
• Develops improvement processes for setting and reviewing products and services.
• Meets regularly with members of the community and or other role-players to build mutual understanding.
• Maintains impartiality always by listening carefully to others and not to provide arguments.

 
3. Developing others

• Diagnoses performance issues and determines appropriate development.
• Approach to suit the individual’s learning style.
• Paces the level and quality of instruction or coaching to allow assimilation of the learning matter.
• Encourages self-reliance and is approachable and reliable.
• Offers own expertise to peers, stakeholders.
• Invests time in coaching and mentoring.
• Arranges specific assignments or projects to challenge others and stretch their abilities and self-confidence.
• Assesses and selects employees with appropriate skills and capabilities, then delegates full authority and responsibility.
• Gives others the autonomy to approach issues in their own way, including the opportunity to make and learn from mistakes.
• Seeks training opportunities for the continued update of skills.
• Actively renews own personal and professional skills, applies them to new areas and remains current in area of work.
• Regularly contributes to, and takes from, relevant professional forums/bodies of knowledge.

 
4. Diversity management

• Provides opportunities that will enhance a more diverse workforce and provides opportunities and equal access to development opportunities irrespective of their racial, gender and cultural backgrounds.
• Drives the compliance with the Employment Equity and Affirmative Action Policy and objectives.
• Takes disciplinary action against discrimination and gender abuse.
• Makes an acute effort to eliminate prejudice, discrimination and systemic barriers that exist within the work environment.
• Ensures that all management practices and policies are free of discrimination.

 
5. Communication and information management

• Sources data, analyses it and converts it in reports and presentations.
• Develops databases and tools for reports and web distribution.
• Provides information in a format that is attractive, interesting and useful.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of data gathering and distribution channels (e.g. web pages, call centres, complaints, etc.).
• Installs and maintains document management, storage and retrieval systems.
• Maintains effective communication channels enabled with current technologies.

 
6. Problem solving and decision making

• Acts decisively on own authority when timely action is needed.
• Takes measured risks when it is necessary to ensure that initiatives are moved forward.
• Makes difficult or unpopular decisions.
• Weighs alternatives without jumping to conclusions.
• Identifies and takes alternative actions when the risks of taking the standard or traditional approach is too high.
• Manages own feelings of disappointment, anger, etc. that come as the result of an unpopular or difficult decision.
• Demonstrates sound judgement within time and resource constraints.
• Checks to see if the action proposed will satisfy the need (problem or opportunity).
• Considers the risks involved with various courses of action.
• Checks assumptions against facts when making decisions.
• Chooses solutions with the best benefit-to cost ratios.
• Challenges subordinates to identify alternatives and plans to implement solutions.

 
7. Influence and impact

• Creates favourable first impressions quickly.
• Is confident and persuasive.
• Maintains audience interest during discussion, presentations and meetings.
• Supports and defends proposals made and convinces others of the benefits and value of the proposals presented.
• Use a variety of different persuasions and “selling” techniques and tools when meeting with others.
• Uses an in-depth understanding of the interactions within a group to move towards a specific agenda (e.g. may share information among individuals to promote the desired outcomes or interactions).
• Uses direct persuasion in a discussion or presentation.

 
8. Team Leadership

• Recognises the value of using teams to accomplish work-unit or the departmental objectives.
• Acts to build team spirit for purposes of promoting the effectiveness of the group or business process.
• Establishes norms for group behaviour (rules of engagement).
• Discusses progress of projects periodically with the team to ensure the goals and objectives of the team can be accomplished.
• Encourages groups to work together by agreeing the goals, processes, tasks and completion of tasks.
• Applies group process skills to assist the team achieve their results.
• Recognises and praises the team for their effort and achievements.
• Acts to promote good working relationships regardless of personal likes and dislikes.
• Encourages or facilitates beneficial resolution to conflict.
• Encourages the achievement of results through teamwork, co-operation and collaboration.

 
9. Applying technology

• Tests new technologies, work processes and practices to make transactions and the collection of data and information more effective.
• Evaluates recent technological innovations as they relate to workplace systems.
• Integrates technology and information technology systems with workplace activities to resolve operational problems.
• Ensures technology is adequate to help achieve business objectives.
• Ensures staff has access to the appropriate technology.

 
10. Planning and organising

• Translates objectives into specific plans.
• Prepares clear plans and a strategic focus before starting to work on projects or implement initiatives.
• Organises, prioritises and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of time and resources.
• Measures progress and monitors performance and results.
• Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising and re-planning.
• Translates objectives into specific plans.
• Sets goals and objectives relevant to the function and focuses on the citizen’s/customer’s needs.
• Attends to and manages multiple tasks and details by focusing on key priorities and delegation to others.
• Identifies and allocates resources.
• Develops contingency plans for potential problems.
• Co-ordinates work efforts when necessary to produce deliverables.

 
11. Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems

• Views opposing parties as equal partners in terms of their right to express their own viewpoints.
• Patiently listens to and makes an effort to understand other viewpoints.
• Acts calmly and rationally in conflict situations with empathy and self-detachment.
• Demonstrates a willingness to see things from the other’s point of view.
• Enthusiastically accepts and promotes change.

 
12. Network and building bonds

• Builds and maintains alliances and networks of citizens/customers, colleagues and interest groups inside and outside the Ministry and Department.
• Shares with colleague’s information obtained through participation in joint projects.
• Utilises informal opportunities to go to official gatherings or task forces or gains access to the most useful development opportunities.
• Builds visibility by improving quality of work, publicising work, teaching and developing others, communicating skills and “standing out from the crowd” (memorability).
• Recognises the people who should be part of your network and the contribution they can offer.
• Develops good working relationships with people so that they reciprocate, based on a good knowledge of your work quality, knowledge and a high degree of trust.
• Leverages own strengths more productively by making alliances with others who have skills that are different yet complementary by finding new skills and new ways of working.

 
13. Budgeting and Financial Management

• Develops own work-unit budget and manages the unit’s finances as required in terms of the PFMA.
• Interprets the requirements of the PFMA and provides advice on existing financial policies.
• Promotes adherence to government policy and overall financial function.
• Reviews and monitors budget to ensure that the required financial procedures are adhered to, and all monies are accounted for.
• Monitors, in a broad scope, compliance with policy.

 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement: Grade 12 or equivalent and a relevant qualification (NQF Level 6) in MIS, CIS, Computer Science, Data Science, Informatics or Business Analytics.
Preferred Requirement: NQF 7 qualification in MIS, CIS, Computer Science, Data Science, Informatics or Business Analytics.
 
Experience
Minimum Requirement: At least 3 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.
•Experience in Python, XML, JavaScript, SQL, CSS/HTML and other languages.
•Familiarity with databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, SQL), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design
•Linux Experience
•Experience with web development and/or data-driven programming
•Certified Odoo Developer (Added Advantage)
 
 
The Insurance Sector Education and Authority (INSETA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity and diversity with opportunities afforded in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be afforded to candidates from under-represented designated groups and people living with disabilities.
INSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All appointments are subject to vetting processes.
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, send your cv and qualifications through the INSETA website.
No late applications will be accepted.
 
Closing date: 24 January 2025
 
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SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT (INSETA89)
 
Overview
Reference INSETA89
Salary ZAR/month
Job Location - South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg -- Illovo
Job Type Permanent
Closing date 24 Jan 2025 21:59
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Responsible for supporting the Operations with the Administration of Discretionary Grants (DG) Projects, Budget and Expenditure, Monitoring of the commitments register and financial reporting to ensure adherence to all regulations and statutory requirements and both Internal and External Audit.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS - OUTPUTS
 
Discretionary Grants Projects Financial administration 40%

• Co-ordinate the annual DG budget charter to APP with all core divisions and finance
• Reconciliation of DG recommendations with approved DG budget as well as DG Contracts
• Quality assurance of recommendation letters to ensure alignment with DG recommendation
• Review and ensure vetted DG standard contract framework is implemented
• Quality assurance of all final agreements/ and contracts to ensure alignment with the DG recommendation
• Ensure that all contracts are fully signed, properly dated and witnessed by delegated officials and that the start and end dates on the contract have been properly recorded in the commitment register.
• Quality assurances of all payment’s batches against project expenditure deliverables before submission to finance
• Monitor the implementation of the DG financial targets and reporting on a monthly basis
• Schedule meetings with core managers to ensure alignment of the division’s commitment register with finance
• Monthly update the commitment register with new contracts immediately on receipt of a duly signed contract and reporting thereof.
• Review and perform recalculations of all addendums and closure letters, and update the commitment register
• Review the commitment register to ensure that addendums and closure letters for identified contracts are done timeously.
• Co-ordinate core and finance commitment register with payments/ expenditure timeously
• Present feedback on misalignment and ensure correction
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend solutions
• Update and maintain the Commitment schedule on the centralised shared drive which includes recommendations, final allocations, payments, clawbacks and withdrawals (where applicable)
• Flag and update any new risks for attention by Project owners

 
Reporting and Compliance 30%

• Compile relevant reports and feedback mechanisms to evaluate project performance ensuring good practice and lessons learnt are disseminated internally and externally, in terms of Legislative requirements.
• Facilitate the audit information between the Auditors and Managers
• Validate the compilation of monthly consolidated Project Commitment reports based on the Management Reports.
• Compilation of Monthly/Quarterly/Annual DG Performance reports for submission to OPDR Manager and Core Managers.
• Coordinate, evaluate and respond to audit requests for internal and external audit requirements around Commitment with Finance 
• Receive, check, and submit the Validation report to OPDR Manager and EMO.
• Contribute to the quarterly trends report for EEMT feedback.

 
Stakeholder Engagement and Team Support 15%

• Investigate any concerns raised by stakeholders.
• Support the team in resolving the concerns as required concerning budgets, expenditure and valid contract periods
• Identify risks and opportunities for recommended improvement and provide feedback as required
• Support the team to deliver on its objectives on an ongoing basis
• Attend stakeholder engagement as and when required

 
General Administration 15%

• Provide administrative support to the OPDR Division.
• File DG documents for Auditor General and Internal Auditors
• Supply and submit relevant documents required by Internal and external Auditors
• Attend DG committees’ sessions and meet with finance resource to align the Commitment Schedule.

 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement: NQF Level 7 Degree in Financial Management/Auditing/ Financial Accounting or equivalent
 
Experience
 
Minimum Requirement:
A minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience in a Financial Management/ Financial Accounting/Auditing field
 
Preferred Requirement:
Financial Management /Auditing/Financial Accounting experience in the Public Sector environment.
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
 
Knowledge

• PFMA/Treasury regulations
• Different contract options for leases.
• BCEA, LRA
• Corporate governance
• Performance Management standards
• GAAP
• Financial Management Systems
• Accounting standards

 
Skills

• Minimum Requirement: Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and meet deadline under challenging circumstances.
• Report writing and Presentation skills
• Supervisory skills
• Project and People Management skills
• Advanced computer skills include power point presentation and high level of written and verbal communication.
• The ability to analyse situations and to arrive at the best possible solution.
• Negotiation and Problem-solving skills

 
 
The Insurance Sector Education and Authority (INSETA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity and diversity with opportunities afforded in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be afforded to candidates from under-represented designated groups and people living with disabilities.
INSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All appointments are subject to vetting processes.
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, submit your CV and qualifications via the INSETA website.
No late applications will be accepted.
 
Closing date: 24 January 2025
 
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EXECUTIVE PA -OFFICE OF THE CEO (INSETA90)
 
Overview
Reference INSETA90
Salary ZAR/month
Job Location - South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg -- Illovo
Job Type Permanent
Closing date 24 Jan 2025 21:59
 
PURPOSE OF JOB
In addition, serves as a liaison to the INSETA Board of Directors and Senior Management and coordinates external relations. This position is part of the core organisational support function, specifically support to the CEO and will work closely with the Management (executive) Team by providing administration and an organized way of delivering service from the CEO’s office. Provision of secretarial support to ensure organized and smooth running of the CEO’s office while maintaining the most efficient use of time. The incumbent must also handle sensitive and confidential issues with the utmost discretion. The incumbent should be highly skilled and professional with impeccable attention to detail and the ability to handle all executive support tasks such as managing schedules, travel arrangements, coordinating diaries, minute taking and timeous distribution of documents.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS - OUTPUTS
 
Administrative Support and Coordination to CEO Office 50%
Diary Management

• Plan and schedule the CEO’s annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily plans and tasks as required
• Schedule and coordinate meetings in the CEO’s diaries as required
• Identify meetings that the CEO cannot attend and recommend alternative attendee as required
• Manage that meetings are well coordinated and organised including all meeting logistics as required
• Develop and update the departmental and organisational annual calendar with all key engagements and deliverable deadlines, implement reminders and coordinate that all calendar deliverables are received on time and to standard by the agreed dates
• Plan and schedule the Executive or Management’s annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily plans and tasks as required
• Acts as the CEO office gatekeeper and provides alternative options to direct access to the CEO
• Draft meeting documentation including minutes, agenda’s, matters arising, resolutions and meeting invitations, submit for approval and distribute within agreed turnaround time
• Ensure the quality of all documentation being submitted to the CEO is as required
• Coordinate leave applications for relevant staff members and submit to CEO for approval.
• Ensure smooth daily functioning and operations of the CEO’s office

Secretarial

• Researches, prioritises and follows up on matters confidential and sensitive as required by the CEO
• Assist the CEO on administrative requirements within deadlines
• Attend Board Committee meetings to record proceedings and take minutes for distribution as required
• Edits and quality assure all external written communications via the CEO Office

 
Coordinate Reporting Activities 15%

• Coordinate collation and compilation of reports as required
• Review information provided for reports and check accuracy and completeness
• Address inaccuracy or missing information with team members as and when required and escalate when necessary
• Facilitate that reports are submitted on time and to standard
• Support the CEO in drafting presentations on reports as and when required

 
Stakeholder Management 15%

• Engage and communicate directly with Board Members, Senior Management and related stakeholders, on behalf of the CEO as required related to CEO Programmatic Initiatives
• Represent CEO on first contact including responding to communication professionally and building professional and supportive relationships with stakeholders that engage with the CEO on a regular basis as required
• Build influential relationships with stakeholders to support effective and efficient processing of INSETA requirements as required
• Resolve stakeholder queries and complaints in a manner that maintains the stakeholder relationships.

 
Travel Coordination 10%

• Coordinate travel, accommodation and car hire for the CEO as well as Board Members required and as per policy
• Coordinate that international travel is conducted successfully
• Coordinate the capture and maintenance of the CEO’s travel logbook
• Reconcile travel spend with allocated budget monthly.

 
General Administration 10%

• Provide any other administrative support as and when required
• Ensure that all documentation is drafted accurately within turnaround time, filed securely and confidentiality is maintained on an ongoing basis

 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement: Grade 12 or equivalent and an NQF 6 qualification in Administration Management or any relevant qualification equivalent to an NQF 6.
• Preferred Requirement: NQF 7/8 qualification in Business Management or Public Sector Management

 
Experience

• Minimum Requirement: A minimum of 5 to 10 years relevant experience in supporting Executives in a PFMA environment
• Minimum 5 years as an Executive Assistant/PA at senior management level. CEO level preferred
• The candidate much be Well-Groomed and Presentable
• Preferred Requirement: Relevant experience in a Public Sector/Seta environment

 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
 
Knowledge

• Minimum Requirement: Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and NT regulations
• Preferred Requirement: Knowledge and understanding of the appropriate legislative and regulatory frameworks. (PPPFA, BBBEE etc.)

 
Skills
 
Minimum Requirement:

• Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and meet deadline under challenging circumstances.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office
• Preferred Requirements: Advanced proficiency in MS Office and ability to interpret some financial and commercial information
• Supportive and Collaborative
• Strong Administration & Efficiency
• Organized and Multi-Tasking
• Detail Oriented and Orderly Documentation.
• Foresight and Planning
• Critical thinker who requires minimum supervision
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Great communication: written and verbal
• Ethical.

Ability to manage communication with stakeholders in a manner which upholds the highest image of the CEO’s office.
 
INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRED
Resources Provided
        ·        Desktop Computer
        ·        Laptop Computer
        ·        3G Card
        ·        Landline telephone
        ·        Access to internet
        ·        Photocopier
        ·        Scanner
 
The Insurance Sector Education and Authority (INSETA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity and diversity with opportunities afforded in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be afforded to candidates from under-represented designated groups and people living with disabilities.
INSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All appointments are subject to vetting processes.
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, send your cv and qualifications through the INSETA website.
No late applications will be accepted.
 
Closing date: 24 January 2025
 
APPLY
 
 
 
 
 
 

​MANAGER LEGAL (INSETA88)
 
Overview
Reference INSETA88
Salary ZAR/month
Job Location - South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg -- Illovo
Job Type Permanent
Closing date 24 Jan 2025 21:59
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The main purpose of the job is to provide professional legal and advisory services on behalf of the INSETA. This role is responsible for the review of legal and contractual risks and ensuring the efficient administration of legal-related matters.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS - OUTPUTS
 
Legal advice and Opinions 30%

• Contribute to the successful implementation of the INSETA Excellence model
• Keep abreast of issues, anticipate changes in demand/regulatory changes and effect timely interventions to address the changes, working with the appropriate Heads to introduce these into the service
• Proactively and flexibly work with the other Legal Support Managers to improve the quality and efficiency of legal support services provided to the business, ensuring consistency of approach
• Take proactive steps together with divisions to mitigate any potential litigation matters that may impact the INSETA.
• Advice on remedial action on non-conformance to performance standards
• Review legal instruments to ensure adequate protection of INSETA’s interest.
• Detect early warning of all risky and potentially litigious matters from divisions in order to provide timeous legal advice and avoid potential and unnecessary litigation.
• Provide well-researched and cogent advice to divisions regarding potentially litigious matters.
• Proactively manage external legal service providers by providing clear and well-informed instructions in pending litigation matters.
• Provide general legal support and advice to management and divisions to protect the reputation of the INSETA
• Ensure that all records relating to all matters are properly kept and archived when matters are closed.
• Manage and lead all projects and initiative within the legal advisory services unit
• Provide capacity building and facilitating information sessions pertaining to all legal matters.

 
Contract Management 10%

• Responsible for drafting, vetting, reviewing, negotiating and re-negotiating of legal agreements, including service level, intermediary and binder, outsource agreements and other legal documentation
• Research and develop proposals on various strategic initiatives
• Implement and effective contract management system
• Develop and implement a procedure for termination and/or ceding of contracts as and when required.

 
Compliance with statutory requirements 20%

• Develop overall corporate legal policies and procedures.
• Review INSETA’s legislative objectives and mandate to assess the gaps among the legal frameworks.
• Contribute substantively to the INSETA’s strategy, planning and reporting processes
• Consult with divisions and external legal counsel on litigation strategy when required.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to prepare briefs and recommend litigation remedies.
• Provide opinion, advice and interpretation of new legislation and regulations

 
Organisational litigation 5%

• Provide written comments on litigation documents prepared by external legal counsel in order to ensure that the INSETA’ position in all litigation matters is fully and properly articulated and thereby protect the INSETA’ interest.
• Research and draft, legally sound, implementable and timely opinions as required by the INSETA to inform key decisions.
• Provide sound advise on litigation matters.

 
Governance and Reporting 10%

• Advise INSETA on governance and legal matters
• Advise on matters of Good Governance; the Companies Act and King IV
• Coordinate and manage the support to the CEO in respect of Board and external meetings
• Review service of the panel of attorneys on a monthly basis and establish guidelines for the usage of the panel
• Liaise with external Attorneys and prepare comprehensive briefs to counsel as and when required Develop, monitor and/or review Dispute Resolution Framework
• Prepare reports for presentation to relevant governance structures

 
Risk Management 5%

• Collaborate with the risk management in the review and maintenance of the INSETA Regulatory Universe and development of Compliance Risk Management Plans
• Development and implement action plans in response to the legal operational Risk Register
• Contribute to the overall management of Risk 

 
Financial support 10%

• Execute prudent and proper management of Legal Advisory Services in line with INSETA policies and Public Finance Management Act, 1999.
• Exercise proper implementation of financial management protocols within the business unit.
• Development a departmental budget and monitor efficient use of resources

 
People Management 10%

• Manage individual and team performance in line with set performance targets
• Mentor and coach staff within the legal department where required and identify skills gaps and compile developmental plans for team with clearly defined career paths and job enrichment opportunities
• Implement HR policies and procedures to control/regulate workplace conflict and initiative corrective measures and consultation to address deviations from standards.

            
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement: Grade 12 or equivalent plus an LLB (NQF 8) qualification Degree or equivalent
• Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

 
Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management position providing Legal services (in Litigation, Contract Management and or in Regulatory Compliance Environment
• 3 years’ post admission experience (as admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa)
• Knowledge of Administrative, Civil, Criminal, Corporate and Contract Law
• Knowledge of contract management

 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
 
Knowledge

• Knowledge of legislations governing SETAs
• Strong corporate legal background dealing with reviewing and drafting of all types of commercial agreements.
• Proven track record of providing relevant and appropriate legal counsel
• Proven track record in civil litigation, administrative law, labour law contracts drafting and vetting, dispute resolution processes
• Experience in the implementation of efficient contract management processes
• Knowledge and working experience in the applications of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury regulations and other relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service
• Knowledge of current legislation, applicable to state owned entity particularly SETAs.
• Proven legislative drafting experience in the public sector
• Broader knowledge of the South African legislative landscape
• Understanding and interpretation of SETA landscape

 
Skills

• Expert knowledge at legal matters
• Interpretation and application of legislative prescripts
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail
• Self-disciplined and able to adhere to strict timeframes
• Ability to prioritise workload in line with strict timeframes and optimise the use of resources
• Proven ability to find creative and innovative solutions to problems and to overcome potential challenges (quick thinker)
• Research and investigations skills
• Good Presentation skills
• Exercise a high level of confidentiality.
• Integrity and Professionalism

                                     
 
The Insurance Sector Education and Authority (INSETA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity and diversity with opportunities afforded in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be afforded to candidates from under-represented designated groups and people living with disabilities.
INSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All appointments are subject to vetting processes.
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, send your cv and qualifications through the INSETA website.
No late applications will be accepted.
 
Closing date: 24 January 2025
 
APPLY

​MANAGER: INTERNAL AUDIT (INSETA87)
 
Overview
Reference INSETA87
Salary ZAR/month
Job Location - South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg -- Illovo
Job Type Permanent
 
Closing date 24 Jan 2025 21:59
 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The primary role of the Manager: Internal Audit is to coordinate, implement and manage specific processes to support the implementation and execution of the Audit Plan and Audit Strategy for INSETA.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS - OUTPUTS
 
Internal Audit 40 %

• Assess significant activities of the INSETA, in terms of the adequacy of internal controls relative to the risk profile
• Ensure that emerging risks and control deficiencies are identified and addressed effectively, efficiently and timeously
• Analyse operational and management processes and system controls effectiveness and efficiency in order to improve them and propose value-added recommendations
• Perform reviews of significant activities of the INSETA and ascertain the level of risk, and appropriately set the audit priority for such activities
• Evaluate new or changing services, processes and operations
• Coordinate the outsourced Internal Audit services in adherence to the Internal Audit Plan
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the audit action plans, in consultation with relevant internal stakeholders
• Contribute to preparation of the annual internal auditing plan in line with IIA standards for approval by the Audit Committee
• Promote a high level of control awareness throughout the INSETA
• Assist in the deterrence of fraud by evaluating the adequacy of internal controls in mitigating fraud risks
• Follow-up on the progress of implementation of recommendations and monitor the improvement actions taken by the divisions in addressing audit findings
• Conduct internal audit of significant activities of line departments to ensure compliance, and to mitigate risks
• Provide support to the office of the CEO and Executives on all matters relating to internal and external investigations.

 
Combined Assurance 30%

• Ensure the development and implementation of the Combined Assurance Framework for INSETA
• Review and maintain the Combined Assurance Framework
• Coordination of Internal and External Audits
• Build and maintain relationships with the relevant assurance providers
• Undertake market research to ensure that best practices are adhered to, in line with the INSETA Excellence model

 
Reporting 20%

• Prepare monthly management reports
• Prepare Quarterly Reports for ARC and other governance structures
• Contribute to the development of the Annual Report
• Prepare responses to all relevant stakeholders in relation to the Internal Audit function
• People Management

10%

• Manage individual and team performance in line with set performance targets.
• Mentor and coach staff within the IA department where required and identify skills gaps to compile developmental plans with clearly defined career paths and job enrichment opportunities
• Implement HR policies and procedures to control/regulate workplace conflict and initiate corrective measures and consultation to address deviations from standards

 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Qualifications
Minimum Requirement:

• Grade 12 or equivalent plus NQF 7 Bachelor’s Degree in Auditing /Accounting or equivalent
• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Added Advantage: NQF level 8 qualification in Auditing / Accounting
• Obtained or studying towards CIA/CISA/CA

Experience
Minimum Requirement:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Management position in Internal Auditing or related field.
• Experience in a SETA/Public Sector environment will be an advantage

 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge

• Knowledge of legislations governing SETAs
• Knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• In-depth knowledge of internal auditing, risk management, the PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Knowledge of the standards for the professional practice of internal audit, PFMA & Treasury Regulations
• Understanding of investigations and audit processes
• Strong knowledge of and skills of applying internal audit principles and practices, management principles and financial systems
• Knowledge of risk management, corporate governance, and internal control frameworks

 
Skills

• Integrity and confidentiality  
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Organisational and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ethical Conduct
• Professionalism
• Adaptability
• Organized and Multi-Tasking
• Detail Oriented and Orderly Documentation.
• Foresight and Planning
• Critical thinker who requires minimum supervision
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Emotional Intelligence

 
 
The Insurance Sector Education and Authority (INSETA) is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity and diversity with opportunities afforded in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan.
Preference will be afforded to candidates from under-represented designated groups and people living with disabilities.
INSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All appointments are subject to vetting processes.
If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, send your cv and qualifications through the INSETA website.
No late applications will be accepted.
 
Closing date: 24 January 2025
 
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