NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATOR (NCR) VACANCIES

 
The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position: 
 
AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER X 1
 
Background:
The National Credit Regulator (NCR) Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC) is an advisory committee established in terms of section 77 of the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999(PFMA) and regulation 3.1 of the National Treasury regulations to discharge an independent advisory role to the NCR Accounting Authority by providing oversight to the NCR’s risk management, financial reporting, ICT governance, combined assurance, internal controls systems and processes and ensuring that the NCR complies with related laws and regulations.
 
Remuneration:
• Appointed candidates will be remunerated for related activities agreed upon and at a rate approved by the NCR.
 
Duration:
• The term of office of the ARMC member shall be a period of three (3) years.
• The ARMC will meet at least four (4) times per annum.
 
Requirements:
• A relevant degree and postgraduate qualification in Accounting/Auditing/Risk and must be a member in good standing with their professional bodies.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience in auditing, risk, or accounting.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years’ experience serving as a board member or in an audit committee within the public sector or regulatory environment.
• Advanced qualification and certification in finance and accounting will be an added advantage (e.g., CA(SA), etc)
• Candidates should demonstrate proven experience of participating in governance structures as well as the ability to dedicate time to the activities of the NCR ARMC.
 
Competencies and personal attributes:
• Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and its regulations; GRAP; the National
Treasury regulations and practice directives/instruction notes;
• Knowledge and understanding of the internal and external audit roles;
• Knowledge and understanding of governance, risk management principles and control processes;
• Analysis and interpretation of financial statements;
• Performance management;
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ethical leadership;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment;
• Integrity and confidentiality are essential.
 
Responsibilities: 
• Provide oversight responsibilities and advice to the NCR Accounting Authority regarding, amongst others the efficiency of the NCR’s internal controls, the financial reporting, risk management and governance procedures. 
• Obtain reasonable assurance with regards to the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls responding to risks within the NCR’s governance, operations and information systems. 
• Consider, review and recommend to the NCR Accounting Authority the necessary documents for approval. 
• Review the findings of internal and external auditors and monitor the audit action plans. 
• Regular review and approval of the NCR’s risk register. 
• Review and provide advice on the NCR’s systems, policies and procedures. 
• Drive ethical behaviour. 
• Monitor, review and advise the Accounting Authority on matters set out in the NCR ARMC Charter. 
• Perform ad hoc activities as and when requested by the NCR Accounting Authority. 
 
 
Closing date: 13 July 2023 
 
Suitable persons should send a detailed CV and certified copies of Identity Document, Qualifications and Certification not older than three (3) months quoting the relevant position name to: if-recruitment@ncr.org.za
 
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. 
 
Ref: ARMC/06/23
 
 
 
 

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The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position:
 
JUNIOR LEGAL ADVISOR: DEBT COUNSELLING 
Paterson Grade: C-Upper
Salary ranges from R 253 900– R 482 400 maximum
 
Requirements:
• The successful candidate must hold a relevant four-year Legal degree, admission as an Attorney or Advocate and a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in a financial, regulatory or legal environment.
• A minimum of 3 years’ debt counselling process experience.
 
Duties:
• Provide administrative and legal support to the debt counselling department and industry.
• Provide support to the legal advisor of the department on DC legal related projects.
• Draft legal documents for the review by the legal advisor of the DC department.
• Participate in the departmental investigation and enforcement mandate and procedures.
• Present the department at the National Consumer Tribunal on DC related matters.
• Conduct research on legal matters impacting debt counselling provisions to ensure an improved regulatory dispensation.
• Monitor trends and practices in the debt counselling industry and recommend intervening strategies where necessary to be undertaken.
• Conduct training/information sharing sessions with internal and external stakeholders on related matters.
• Provide support and/or resolve complex debt counselling queries within the debt counselling department.
• Provide support to draft debt counselling guidelines, circulars, and explanatory notes as and when required.
• Provide secretariat duties to the Credit Industry Forum subcommittees headed by the NCR as and when required.
• Conduct and maintain effective stakeholder engagement.
 
Knowledge:
• National Credit Act and related legislation;
• Debt counselling provisions;
• Legal, Court and National Consumer Tribunal processes;
• Interpretation of judgments; and
• Understanding of the South African Consumer Credit Market.
 
Skills:
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Administrative, research, negotiation and interpretation skills;
• Good drafting and advocacy skills;
• Conflict resolution and conflict management skills;
• Strong interpersonal and professional ethics;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to work under pressure; and
• Be a team player.
 
 
Closing Date: 12 July 2023
 
The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organisation which offers competitive market related packages. Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: IF-recruitment@ncr.org.za
 
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. 
The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
Ref: JLAD/7/23
 
 
 
 

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The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position:
 
DEBT COUNSELLING MONITORING OFFICER
Paterson Grade: C-Upper
Salary ranges from R253 900 – R482 400 maximum
 
Requirements:
• The successful candidate must hold a relevant three (3) year Diploma/Degree in legal, compliance, finance, credit management or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years working experience in the financial, legal, compliance, credit or regulatory environment.
• Debt Counselling training course certificate will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 1-year debt counselling process experience.
• A valid code B driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
 
Duties:
• Conduct compliance monitoring and investigations of debt counsellors in line with the National Credit Act (NCA) and the conditions of registration.
• Analyse and interpret documents and/or information received during compliance monitoring to ensure accurate interpretation of the provisions and regulations of the NCA.
• Draft reports with detailed findings within the applicable departmental procedure timelines.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective action.
• Draft related enforcement action documents to address non-compliance identified.
• Follow up on corrective/ enforcement action taken as well as implementation of corrective measures.
• Co-ordinate and/or participate in industry committees dealing with debt counselling related matters.
• Monitor trends in the debt counselling industry and recommend intervening strategies where necessary.
• Draft relevant communiqué to the debt counselling industry as and when required.
• Engage on issues raised by registrants from the compliance monitoring activities and operational queries raised.
• Conduct stakeholder engagements such as webinars, periodic meetings, and others.
 
Knowledge:
• General knowledge of the National Credit Act especially the debt counselling provisions.
• A good understanding of debt counselling processes.
• Compliance monitoring principles.
• Understanding of the South African credit market.
 
Skills: 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 • Excellent analytical skills. 
• Excellent legal interpretation skills. 
• Excellent report writing skills. 
• Excellent presentation skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure with little supervision. 
• Strong interpersonal skills. 
• Computer literacy.
 
 
Closing Date: 12 July 2023 
 
The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organization which offers competitive market related packages. 
 
Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: IF-Recruitment@ncr.org.za.
 
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. 
The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
 
Ref No: DCMO/ 7 /23
 
 
 
 

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The NCR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position:
 
INTERN: RISK AND AUDIT SERVICES
Stipend: R5 391 per month
 
Requirements:

• The successful candidate must have a relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Risk
• Management/Auditing or equivalent qualification.
• Applicant must not have participated in an internship before.
• No experience required.

 
Duties:

• Provide support in risk assessments and ensure adherence to established processes.
• Assist in monitoring audit action plans and follow-up for management interventions.
• Provide administrative support to the Risk and Audit Services Department.
• Provide administrative support to the operational management of the department.
• Review documents and ensure data quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Support engagements/interactions with internal stakeholders.
• Provide secretariat duties in departmental meetings and relevant committees.

 
Knowledge:

• General Office administration
• MS Office proficiency

 
Skills:

• Good Communication Skills (verbal and written).
• Planning and organising Skills
• Computer skills.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and work well under pressure.
• Ability to function independently and as a team player.
• Quality and detail oriented.

 
 
Closing Date: 11 July 2023
 
The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organization which offers competitive market related packages. 
 
Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: hrmrecruitment@ncr.org.za.
 
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. 
The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment. 
We encourage people with disabilities to apply.
 
Ref No: ARI/07/23

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