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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY INSTITUTE (SANBI)
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT
Ref: ACSM/2021/001
Location: Pretoria
Job type: Permanent
Salary package: R707 557.00 to R990 581.00
 
 
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is seeking to appoint an organised, diligent and dedicated individual to prevent and /or mitigate business risks for SANBI by ensuring compliance with various legislation inter alia the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations as well as the King IV report (recommendations) and ensuring sound corporate governance through the implementation of best practice interventions
 
The successful candidate must be in possession of a three (3) year Degree in Commerce, Internal Audit or a similar field or equivalent qualification at NQF 7 enhanced by (8) eight years of which 4 years should be in the first line management position(s).
 
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent analytical and conceptual abilities; advanced organisational skills; the ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations; problem-solving ability and ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing.  The incumbent must have an excellent computer literacy as well as be in possession of a valid Code B (unendorsed) driver’s license with one-year practical driving experience as well as be willing to travel.
 
 
Key responsibilities:
  • Champion Compliance Management
  • Implement Business Continuity Management
  • Implement Ethics Management programmes within SANBI
  • Assist with maintaining Risk Management (and related) systems and processes viz. fraud prevention, hotline process management, maintain alleged fraud register, perform administrative functions regarding RMFPC, etc.
  • Discharge duties of the designated PAIA Deputy Information Officer.


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Please Note:
1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered).
2) A competency assessment and skills test will be conducted as part of the selection process.
3) Applicants must also provide the full names, telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees.
4) Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered.
 
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.
 
Contact Mr Vusi Mncwango on 012 843 5252 or, preferably, forward the completed application form, a letter, certified copies of qualification, ID, drivers licence and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentpta@sanbi.org.za or fax 012 843 5222. Postal applications are to be addressed to the Assistant Director: Human Resources, South African National Biodiversity Institute, Private Bag X101, Pretoria, 0001.
 
Application form
 
Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI.  If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful.
 
Closes: Friday, 12 March 2021