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SAFETY AND SECURITY, SECTOR EDUCATION & TRAINING AUTHORITY (SASSETA) - GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE (GRC) PRACTITIONER
SAFETY AND SECURITY, SECTOR EDUCATION & TRAINING AUTHORITY (SASSETA)
Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) is a public entity, established in terms of Section 9(1) of the Skills Development Act of 1998, as amended.
The following contract position expiring on 31 March 2025 exists in the organisation:
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE (GRC) PRACTITIONER
ALL INCLUSIVE ANNUAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE (TCTC): R500 645 – R589 725
Reporting directly to the Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager, the incumbent shall be responsible for:
• assisting the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Manager with the submission of risk related information on the Governance Charter and evidence to DHET as required;
• assisting with the preparation of the Quarterly reports on the GRC target for the APP to DHET;
• assisting with the preparation of the Quarterly reports on Strategic risk register to National Treasury;
• assisting with the preparation of Quarterly reports on the compliance framework to National Treasury;
• preparing evidence file for the submission of annual risk maturity assessment;
• supporting the GRC office on submissions to the Board and/or sub-committees;
• attending and participating in internal Committee meetings as required;
• collecting information from Committee secretaries on quarterly meetings conducted;
• assisting with the provision of information to the Risk Management Committee (RMC) and the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) as required;
• assisting with the formulation and review of GRC policies for ARC’s recommendation;
• updating SASSETA policy list periodically;
• developing and monitor the Organisational Compliance Calendar periodically;
Reporting directly to the Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager, the incumbent shall be responsible for:
• assisting the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Manager with the submission of risk related information on the Governance Charter and evidence to DHET as required;
• assisting with the preparation of the Quarterly reports on the GRC target for the APP to DHET;
• assisting with the preparation of the Quarterly reports on Strategic risk register to National Treasury;
• assisting with the preparation of Quarterly reports on the compliance framework to National Treasury;
• preparing evidence file for the submission of annual risk maturity assessment;
• supporting the GRC office on submissions to the Board and/or sub-committees;
• attending and participating in internal Committee meetings as required;
• collecting information from Committee secretaries on quarterly meetings conducted;
• assisting with the provision of information to the Risk Management Committee (RMC) and the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) as required;
• assisting with the formulation and review of GRC policies for ARC’s recommendation;
• updating SASSETA policy list periodically;
• developing and monitor the Organisational Compliance Calendar periodically;
• preparing the compliance report to the Risk Management Committee;
• coordinating internal and external audit process;
• coordinating and arrange Audit Steering Committee meetings as and when required;
• facilitating engagement letter sessions between Internal Audit and Business units when required;
• facilitating meetings between AGSA and Internal Audit when required;
• consolidating and update risk registers on a quarterly basis;
• facilitating SASSETA staff training sessions on risk management;
• scheduling risk assessment and fraud awareness workshops;
• supporting implementation of Risk Management Plan and Fraud Prevention Plan; and
• performing any other duty(ies) that may be delegated by the Manager from time to time.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• A minimum of NQF level 6 qualification or equivalent with exposure on any of the following areas, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, Financial Management and Financial Accounting is required;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in any of the following areas: Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Management and Corporate Governance or similar experience is required;
• A good understanding of the governance and compliance requirements of the SETAs is required;
• Previous experience in working with the diverse stakeholders of the SETAs is required;
• Sound experience in coordination of activities is required;
• A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience is preferred; and
• Must be computer literate at an intermediate level.
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation;
• Knowledge of administrative processes and systems;
• Risk Mitigating and Management skills;
• Planning and Organising skills;
• Systems and process thinking skills;
• Must be a Team Player;
• Must be service oriented;
• Time management skills;
• Stakeholder engagement skills;
• Ability to monitor policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Good analytical skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Good interpersonal skills; and
• Problem solving skills.
• coordinating internal and external audit process;
• coordinating and arrange Audit Steering Committee meetings as and when required;
• facilitating engagement letter sessions between Internal Audit and Business units when required;
• facilitating meetings between AGSA and Internal Audit when required;
• consolidating and update risk registers on a quarterly basis;
• facilitating SASSETA staff training sessions on risk management;
• scheduling risk assessment and fraud awareness workshops;
• supporting implementation of Risk Management Plan and Fraud Prevention Plan; and
• performing any other duty(ies) that may be delegated by the Manager from time to time.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• A minimum of NQF level 6 qualification or equivalent with exposure on any of the following areas, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, Financial Management and Financial Accounting is required;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in any of the following areas: Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Management and Corporate Governance or similar experience is required;
• A good understanding of the governance and compliance requirements of the SETAs is required;
• Previous experience in working with the diverse stakeholders of the SETAs is required;
• Sound experience in coordination of activities is required;
• A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience is preferred; and
• Must be computer literate at an intermediate level.
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation;
• Knowledge of administrative processes and systems;
• Risk Mitigating and Management skills;
• Planning and Organising skills;
• Systems and process thinking skills;
• Must be a Team Player;
• Must be service oriented;
• Time management skills;
• Stakeholder engagement skills;
• Ability to monitor policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Good analytical skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Good interpersonal skills; and
• Problem solving skills.
Place of work: SASSETA Head Office, Waterfall Corporate Campus, 74 Waterfall Drive, MIDRAND, 2090.
Submit your application, together with certified copies of all your qualifications (from Matric / Grade 12 to the highest held tertiary qualification) including ID Copy using one of the following options:
• Email: recruitment@sasseta.org.za
• Post to: P.O. Box 7612, Halfway House, 1685
• Hand Delivery: Place of work appearing above
Closing Date for Applications: 20 September 2021
The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance and will be expected to sign employment contract and performance contract.
Candidates from “designated groups” are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after four weeks from the closing date, assume that your application was unsuccessful.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications from unsuccessful candidates will not be retained.
NB: SASSETA reserves the right not to make an appointment.