• Reference Number : REFS/022702
• Directorate : Branch: Office of the HOD
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 436 022 per annum (an all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Mr. Hector Tsosane Tel. No: (011) 843 6533

Requirements :

• An appropriate Advanced Diploma/B-Tech /Degree (NQF Level 7) qualification in Accounting/Auditing and Risk Management. At least 5 years’ experience at a Senior Management level in a Risk /Audit/ Financial Management and any other appropriate experience. A post-graduate qualification and registration with relevant professional bodies will be an added advantage. Extensive Knowledge of public sector, PFMA and Treasury Regulations; PSRF (Public Service Regulatory Framework), Risk Management Framework and Practices, General Recognised Accounting Principles; GAAP; Risk and Financial Analysis; financial management and provisioning administration. Sound working knowledge of the legislative requirements relating to ERM. COMPETENCIES: Superior understanding of Integrated Risk Management principles and practices such as Corporate Governance (King IV), Code of Ethics and their incorporation into various business processes. Good communications skills (verbal and written), Interpersonal management, presentation skills, problem-solving, strong analytical, strategic ability, and conflict management skills. Valid South African driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• To ensure the development and the implementation of an Annual Risk Assessment Plan for the Department. Analyse Auditor General Reports and the risk management profiles of the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) and institutions with a view to develop the Annual Assurance Assessment Plan. Review accounting and management processes and systems to identify high risk areas. Monitor and evaluate the impact made with the implementation of recommended corrective actions following risk assessment profiling exercises. Identify transversal development needs regarding risk management practices for the GDE and make recommendations to address such developmental needs. Ensure the development and revision of the Departmental Risk Management and internal control strategies, frameworks, methodologies, policies, reporting, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. Ensure common understanding on the transversal Departmental risk management matters as per the provincial and national risk management framework with relevant stakeholders. Develop and revise the risk management strategies and frameworks in line with the provincial and national risk management framework. Ensure the development of new methodologies, policies, procedures manual and best practices relating to risk management and internal controls. Ensure approval of the risk management strategies, framework, policies, methodologies, etc. Ensure the development of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. Facilitate processes to conduct forensic audits in high-risk areas and components where fraudulent activities are suspected. Ability to design and implement internal systems, policies and controls to ensure sound management. Provide risk anti-corruption and integrity management services. Based on the findings of audit processes identify areas requiring forensic auditing and develop a Forensic Audit Plan. Perform benchmarks on risk mitigation strategies and provide advice on improvement. Ensure the effective and efficient management of resources.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialed, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre- Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG) and SMS pre-entry certificate is submitted prior to appointment. The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend to generic SMS competency assessment as mandated by DPSA. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: 26th Loveday Street, Kuyasa Building, Johannesburg, 2001. Postal address: P.O. Box 7710, Johannesburg, 2000 or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.

Employer : Department of Education

Location : Head Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 13-06-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.