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MINING QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (MQA)
 

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OFFICER: RISK
Paterson Grade: C4
Remuneration: R 545, 276.01 CTC (plus a possible 20% performance bonus)
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) is a Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) that facilitates skills development under the Department of Higher Education Training and Innovation and supports Mine Health and Safety under the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) for the mining and minerals sector under Skills Development Act (SDA) 97 of 1998 and Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) 29 of 1996, respectively.
The MQA requires the services of a competent individual to fill the above-mentioned position.
 
ROLE PURPOSE:
To provide support to the business units with regards to management of Risk, Fraud, Auditing, ISO, and Compliance in the implementation of appropriate supporting methodologies and frameworks, policies and processes relating to the MQA.
This position reports to the Manager: Risk & Compliance
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Financial Management: • Provide inputs into current and new budget requirements. • Track all expenditure in line with all current SLA’s as per the budget to avoid over expenditure.
Internal Business Processes: • Assist in the implementation of ISO, Quality Management standards and best practices • Liaise with various stakeholders in monitoring ISO standards.
Customer Focus: • Arrange and oversee administrative Stakeholder Engagement requirements.
Risk Management, ISO, and Compliance: • Provide input in the development of the strategic and operational risks and mitigating measures. • Updating and maintaining Strategic and Operational risk registers • Provide input for the strategic and material operational risk report. • Assist with facilitating risk assessment of the MQA control environment • Update organisations risk registers • Coordinate risk management programmes within MQA • Assist with the implementation of a risk management system • Ensure compliance with the risk management strategy and other Policies and processes
  • Monitor and assess action plans implemented in addressing risks identified to mitigate the risks.
  • Assist the Manager with the implementation of the quality management system throughout the organisation.
Fraud Management: • Assist in promoting compliance with the policies and procedures pertaining to the organisation. • Maintain a “Compliance Calendar” indicating the expected timelines of compliance related processes and the anticipated submission date of evidence output • Be aware of the governance control processes and role segregation requirements in area of accountability • Assist with conducting compliance reviews to legislative requirements • Assist in the implementation of strategies and techniques to continuous monitor Fraud Risk • Provide input to the Development of Fraud Risk Policies and procedures • Assist in the developing Fraud Risk Assessment Reports/ Matrix/ Document the risk assessment process & conclusions • Assist in Providing training to MQA staff on Fraud Risk Management best practices to enhance Fraud Risk Awareness/Culture • Compile and maintain a fraud risk register to update all incidents, cases received from walk in, emails, fraud hotline reports and any other platforms received.
Internal & External Audit Management: • Establish and maintain the relationship between the auditing firms and the MQA for effective auditing processes. • Assist in managing internal audits activities as per the Internal Audit Plan. • Assist in co-ordinating and monitoring any other internal audit activities pertaining to administrative issues to help IA to perform their duties. • Monitor and follow up with all units to ensure the Implement the recommendations of audit findings • Implement efficient document management in the form of maintaining a Request for Information and Audit Query Registers •      Compile and maintain Auditor General Audit Findings tracking register and monitor the implementation of the action plans to address the findings issued by Auditor General.
Corporate Governance: • Assist in the implementation and manage policies, procedures and systems pertaining to the Unit deliverables • Assist in preparing reports in line with the MQA’s governance framework and submit to the relevant structures. • Assist in Compiling and presents detailed monthly reports to CRMEO and Audit and Risk Committee (“ARC”) (quarterly) on the Audit, Risk and Compliance profiles of the respective Business Units, detailing the risk exposures of each unit against appetite and tolerance levels as well as the action to be taken against identified risks. • Assist in the compilation of monthly reports based on the status of Audit, Risk and Compliance profiles of business units • Assist in the preparation of the strategic and material operational risk report.
 
KEY REQUIREMENTS: QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:
Qualifications:
  • A National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate: Vocational (NCV) (NQF 4)
  • National Diploma (NQF 6) in Risk Management/ Auditing/ Accounting /Public Management/ Administration or equivalent.
  • A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) or equivalent in the above-mentioned fields will be an added advantage.
Experience:
  • Minimum of 4 years’ administration experience, of which 1 year should be in Risk Management.
 
Competencies:
Knowledge: • Understanding of the Risk Management and Compliance principles. • Understanding of general auditing processes. • Understanding of good governance. • Knowledge of Risk and Compliance methodologies. • Knowledge of Mining and Minerals Industries. • Understanding of South Africa’s government wide Risk Management and Compliance framework. • Knowledge of Seta landscape, PFMA.
Skills: • Interpersonal Skills • Negotiation Skills • Analytical Skills • Communication Skills • Oral / Written Skills
  • Listening Skills • Report Writing Skills • Computer literate.
Attributes: • Results focused • Attention to detail • Decisiveness • Resilience • Stakeholder orientated
  • Integrity • Strong work ethics




The candidate should also be willing to: Work under pressure inclusive of longer than normal offices hours if required • Work with internal and external stakeholders • Travel away from home if required • Engage in a lifelong learning process relative to the context of the workplace. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement in terms of MQA Performance Management System.
 
Closing Date: 13 September 2024.  Late applications will not be considered.
 
Vacancy Application Form: please ensure that you complete the below application form and submit it together with your application
 
Interested candidates should submit their applications which shall consist of a Vacancy Application form, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of their qualifications, a valid drivers’ license, and valid proof of identification to: recruitment@mqa.org.za
 
The MQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer; therefore, the filling of the position will be in line with its Employment Equity Plan.
 
Recommended candidates will be expected to undergo a professional competency assessment and vetting processes.
 
Successful applicant will be required to disclose their financial interest. Should you not hear from the MQA within 4 weeks of the closing date, you must regard your application as unsuccessful.
 
The MQA reserves the right not to appoint any person for this position.