Picture
 
NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATOR (NCR)
 
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established as the regulator under the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 (the Act) and is responsible for the regulation of the South African credit industry. It is tasked with carrying out education, research, policy development, registration of industry participants, i.e. credit providers, credit bureaux, alternative dispute resolution agents, payment distribution agents and debt counsellors, investigation of complaints, and enforcement of the Act.
The Act requires the NCR to promote the development of an accessible credit market, particularly to address the needs of historically disadvantaged persons, low income persons, and remote, isolated or low density communities. 
 
The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position
 
AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS X3 with specialisation in ICT, Legal or Finance
 
​ 
Requirements:
A relevant Postgraduate qualification in with ten (10) years executive experience of which five (5) years is as a Board Member gained from the Consumer Credit Compliance environment. 
Preference will be given to candidates who are Executives with sufficient knowledge experience and/or qualifications in governance frameworks, decision structures, governance processes, reporting structures, policies and standards, compliance, risk mitigation and internal controls.
In addition to the above, candidates should demonstrate proven experience in participating in governance structures as well as the ability to dedicate time to the activities of the NCR Audit Committee.
 
Competencies and Attributes:
 Analytical reasoning abilities.
 Good communication skills.
 Risk management.
 Interpersonal relations.
 Research methodology skills.
 Project management skills.
 Report writing.
 Understanding of PFMA and its Regulations,
 National Treasury and practice notes relevant to section 3(a) entities.
 Knowledge and understanding of the roles of Internal and External Auditors.
 
 
Responsibilities:
The Audit and Risk Management Committee is an advisory committee that assists the NCR in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with regard to internal controls, risk management and governance.
The committee will be responsible for assisting the CEO who is the Accounting Authority in the effective execution of her/his responsibilities as well as regulate and discharge all its responsibilities as contained in the Audit and Risk Management Committee charter. The Audit and Risk Management Committee will meet at least four times per year.



Closing date: 31 May 2021
 
All applications must be accompanied by a CV and certified copies of Identity Documents and qualifications not older than 3 months. In case of nominated persons, a letter of acceptance from the nominee must be submitted. Failure to submit the letter may lead to disqualification of the nomination. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted.
 
Short-listed candidates will be subject to security checks which may include security vetting, qualification, ID and citizenship, as well as criminal records checks, some of which will be conducted by the State Security Agency. The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organization. 
 
Applications should be hand-delivered to the NCR 127 15th Road Randjiespark Midrand.
 
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment. By responding to this advert, you acknowledge that you will be subjected to a security vetting process.