Chairperson, Strategic Risk Management Committee - Department of Defence

Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning (Risk Management Directorate)

(Two-Year Contract), Appointment: It will be for a period of 2 years, subject to performance and renewal at the discretion of the department. 

DUTIES:          

• The ideal candidate will provide leadership, oversight and strategic advice to the Secretary for Defence in fulfilling or discharging his legislative mandate in relation to risk management. 
• The candidate will chair the  Strategic  Risk Management Committee (SRMC).
• Review and monitor the roll-out of the promulgated Risk Management Policy, Strategy and annual Risk Management Implementation Plan across the department.
• Providing guidance on setting the Department of Defence’s Risk Appetite Framework including tolerance levels across the department.
• Advising on the effective integration of risk management into strategy, planning, budgeting, performance, reporting and evaluation processes; and direct recommendations to the Accounting Officer for her consideration and final approval.
• Ensure timely reporting to the Accounting Officer and the Audit Committee in terms of section 77 of the PFMA.

• Ensuring that risk management activities in the department are consistently conducted in accordance with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Sector Risk Management Framework, DOD Risk Management Committee Charter and DOD Risk Management Policy and prescripts for the department.
• Review appropriateness and timeline of risk mitigation by management.
• Oversee the implementation of the risk maturity model; as well as performing any other associated duties of the Strategic Risk Management Committee as specified in the terms of reference (Charter) of the Committee.

REQUIREMENTS:         

In accordance with the above provisions, the Department of Defence (DOD) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified professional to serve as the Chairperson of the Strategic Risk Management Committee for the department and assist the Accounting Officer in discharging his/her mandated risk management responsibilities. 

Minimum qualifications: 

• CA/MBA/MBL/CIA and any relevant degree (Legal, Accounting, Risk Management, Audit and Financial Management). 
• Prospective candidates should have at least 10 years’ managerial experience and exposure in Risk Management, Auditing, Finance or Strategic Management. 
• Furthermore, previous experience of serving on oversight committees, e.g. the Risk Management and/or Audit Committees, preferably in the Public Service, will be an added advantage. 
• Candidates must further be registered with a relevant professional body. 

Special requirements (Skills needed): 

Knowledge:

• A good understanding of Risk Management;
• Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance principles, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, EWRM, ISO 31000:
• Risk Management COSO model and Public Sector Risk Management Framework.

SALARY:  Remuneration will be in accordance with applicable statutory rates and guidelines as prescribed by National Treasury.

CENTRE:  Pretoria

ENQUIRIES:          Ms Y.N. Mokoke Tel No: (012) 355 5784