DESCRIPTION
Risk Officer (P8) on a FTC (12months)
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. Candidate should provide Integrity & Reference Checks (Criminal, Credit, ID, qualifications (including Matric) and 2x employment references).
QUALIFICATIONS
• 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
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
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 Service Regulations
SKILLS & 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
• fraud prevention, detection and integrity/ethics management risk management
• governance, general administration and adhoc functions
