Risk Officer (12 Months)

SUMMARY:
The incumbent will assist and support the Risk Manager in managing and monitoring the implementation of risk management and anti-corruption and integrity management services.

POSITION INFO:

Qualification and Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma in Risk Management/ Finance/ Auditing/ Accounting/Forensic investigations/Law
• Professional Registration Body: Membership of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) or a membership of Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) accreditation with ACFE or Fraud Practitioner (FP) accreditation with ICFP will be added advantage
• 3 years’ experience in Risk Management and fraud investigations in public sector or State - Owned Entity (SOE)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Public Service Legislation
• Forensic investigation principles, proactive principles, practices, and procedures
• All relevant legislation, guidelines, and standards about the conduct of forensic investigations
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles
• Knowledge of Risk Management framework and practices.
• Knowledge of Anti-corruption and integrity management framework and policies.
• Knowledge and understanding of forensic investigations framework and policies.
• Knowledge and experience in big data, digital forensics, and application of forensic tools to prevent, detect, and investigate fraud.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and statutory requirements including corporate governance principles, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Public Services Regulations

Skills and Abilities

• Forensic investigations and analytical capabilities
• Programme and project management
• Financial management
• Negotiation
• Creativity & innovation
• Ability to work as a team member
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and advise on the application of legislation
• High levels of discretion and sensitivity
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Excellent communication skills – all aspects

Main Areas of Responsibility

FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS

• Responsible to manage and perform proactive and reactive forensic components in line with the COMPANY’s Fraud Prevention Policy, COMPANY Whistleblowing policy, and COMPANY Fraud investigation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Lead the execution of the tactical and operational plans of COMPANY using data analytics, forensic technologies, and digital and cyber forensics.
• Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and determine methods to expedite workflow and improve the investigation turnaround time.
• Conduct priority investigations or manage complex investigations with outsourced Service Providers.
• Draft and/or review investigation reports and related documentation and assure that the investigations conducted meet the required standards.
• Execute the proactive forensic assignment which might include fraud awareness training, fraud detection reviews, proactive fraud data analytics, fraud risk assessments, gap analysis, and others.
• Manage COMPANY Hotline and management tip-offs and account for all matters relating to forensic investigations.
• Keep a detailed record of all incidents logged into the Allegations Register, including managing the turnaround time of cases logged.
• Ensure that all records and evidence collected by COMPANY are secured.
• Ensuring that final reports fully address the agreed-upon project scope and making appropriate findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Communicating findings to COMPANY CEO or relevant Governance Structures and follow up with management to ensure that all forensic recommendations are implemented.
• Testifying in various legal proceedings (criminal, disciplinary, and other proceedings) including ensuring that outsource services are providing that support.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, SAPS, SIU, and other fraud prevention entities.

FRAUD PREVENTION, DETECTION, AND INTEGRITY/ETHICS MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate the development and implementation of Anti-corruption and Integrity Management Frameworks and policies
• Establish and development of vetting and lifestyle audit policies, standards, guidelines, norms, and procedures.
• Establish and ensure the implementation of the MOU between the company and State Security Agency (SSA)
• Conduct vetting fieldwork investigations.
• Conduct lifestyle reviews, investigations, and audit.
• Conduct proactive and reactive forensic investigations for the organisation.
• Implement the ethics strategy and implementation plan.
• Conduct fraud risk assessments and implementation thereof.
• Review, update, and implement internal fraud prevention plan.

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate the development and implementation of the Risk Management Frameworks and policies.
• Co-ordinate the risk management process of the company, including the facilitation and completion of operational risk assessments.
• Ensure that risk assessments are completed on all individual projects before they are accepted.
• Provide independent assessments to Management regarding the acceptance of projects.
• Support the completion of risk assessments for various departments within the company.
• Identify, analyse, and manage all risks and threats faced by the company at the strategic and operation level.
• Synthesise information received from the Company Secretariat and from Internal Audit and use this to implement improved organisational risk management practices.
• Monitor and manage reporting of operational risk across the organisation, ensuring that executive management and the Board are able to determine the organisation’s risk profile and appetite.
• Develop action plans to address all identified risks.
• Conduct and monitor risk operational intelligence in the company.
• Ensure cost-effective risk financing and risk transfer.
• Ensure that risk management is embedded within all facets of company business processes and operations including auditing practices.
• Develop a risk assessment document – identify risks and develop risk register, as well as a risk management plan
• Support the Risk Manager to monitor and report the implementation of the response strategies and report risk intelligence to EXCO / Authority, Management and the Audit and Risk Committee

GOVERNANCE, GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND ADHOC FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with Internal Audit, Finance, Management and Auditor-General in developing the combined assurance plan for the Institution.
• Support Risk Manager to present monthly and quarterly reports to SMT, EXCO, Audit and Risk Committee, Board and Department of Social Development (DSD) Risk and Ethics Committee.
• Support the operations of risk champions meetings.
• Coordinate capacity building programmes and facilitate orientation and training to related Committees.
• Communicate risk management, anti-corruption, and integrity frameworks to all stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of frameworks.
• Provide advice and support on risk and integrity management to the company Directorates and Provincial Offices.
• Coordinate and implement awareness campaigns on risk, anti-corruption, and ethics measures.
• Support the development of risk management strategies and procedures.
• Review existing strategies on an annual basis and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Develop checklists to ensure Corporate Governance compliance to appropriate legal requirements including PFMA, the company Act, and Treasury Regulations etc.
• Identify areas for continuous process improvement.
• Communicate with other departments and external parties as appropriate.
• Assist in the implementation of Business Continuity Management Frameworks.
• You will be required to undertake any reasonable duty as requested by Management.

KEY RELATIONSHIP INTERFACES

Internal Relationships - other than reporting lines (manager and subordinates

• Internal Audit
• IT
• Legal
• Business Units
• Senior Management
• Board
• Combined Assurance Forum
• Risk Champions

External Relationships (With Local/Provincial structures and other key parties, specify)

• Suppliers
• Vendors
• Service Providers
• Insurance Companies

Professional Bodies