HARRY GWALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER RISK MANAGER • Salary Grade: R606 705.24 – R787 539.24 p.a. (T16) (plus applicable benefits) • REF NO: MM M 5/5/4/2/2 Requirements: • A Matric/Grade 12 • A 3 year qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Internal Auditing/Risk Management, Public Finance or relevant qualification. A post graduate qualification will serve as an added advantage • 5 – 6 years’ experience at a supervisory, or management experience gained at a Risk Management/Auditing environment (preferably in the public service) • Knowledge of the Corporate Governance, risk management, change management, problem solving and analysis • Membership with the Institute of Risk Management in South Africa will be an added advantage • Computer literacy in Microsoft Software packages • A valid motor vehicle driver’s licence. Key performance areas: • Plan, control and coordinate activities relating to risk management throughout the operations of the municipality to ensure that operational risks are properly identified, documented, assessed, mitigated, monitored and reported timeously • Analyse gaps in the Council Risk Management Policy and Strategy to ensure effective risk management processes, propose strategies for alignment and advise Management and Council • Formulate short- and medium-term objectives for the roll out of Enterprise Risk Management process and communicate the risk profiles, the results of monitoring and recommendations of process improvement • Assist in compiling risk registers for all functional areas at strategic, tactical and operational levels • Regularly visit functional areas and meet with Senior Managers to promote risk management into the culture and daily activities of the institution • Compile the necessary reports to the Risk Management Committee; communicate with the Provincial Treasury, Audit Committee and the Risk Committee regarding the status of Enterprise Risk Management • Provide input into the development and subsequent review of the Fraud Prevention Strategy, Business Continuity Plan, Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Practices, and disaster Management Plans • Review all Enterprise Risk Management Plans, Strategic Plans (policies, strategies and frameworks) • Set out the nature, role, responsibility, and authority of the risk management function within the Institution for approval by the Accounting Officer and oversee the performance of the risk management function • Provide proper and timely reports to Management on the state of risk management, together with aspects requiring improvement. Enquiries should be directed to: The Human Resources Unit on (039) 834 8756/5504/8752. No faxed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted with a signed Application Form which can be found on our website www.harrygwaladm.gov.za accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational qualifications, Identity document and driver’s license must be addressed to The Municipal Manager for Attention: Mrs T.T. Thiyane-Magaqa, Executive Director: Corporate Services, Harry Gwala District Municipality, Private Bag X 501, IXOPO, 3276, or can be hand delivered/courier to 40 Main Street, IXOPO, 3276 , or e-mailed to: recruitment@harrygwaladm.gov.za to reach us no later than 15H00, 7 JUNE 2024. Further correspondence will be confined to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within four months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. NB: Proof of canvassing with Councillors or Management will lead to immediate disqualification. Harry Gwala District Municipality subscribes to the National Equity Strategy. The Council reserves the right not to continue with the interview and appointment if it feels that no suitable candidates identified. NB: Applications that are submitted without Harry Gwala District Municipality application form will not be considered. MR G.M. SINEKE: MUNICIPAL MANAGER #J-18808-Ljbffr