24 Oct
Multilead Consulting Services
Pretoria
About the Position
Does the thought of a risk register, a comprehensive risk universe, governance frameworks, enterprise compliance programmes, Enterprise Information Security risk and governance, governance maturity models and risk appetite approaches excite you ? If yes, then the position as the Head: Enterprise Governance and Risk at could just be the role you have been looking for. If you are a skilled, results-driven, passionate leader who thrives on the development, implementation and positioning of the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) value chain, operating model and related frameworks within and aligned to enterprise strategy, you should apply.
Job Purpose
The Head of Governance and Risk (GR)
will lead the development and implementation of GR strategy. This role is critical in ensuring that the enterprise operates within legal and regulatory frameworks, manages risks effectively, and maintains exemplary standards of governance.
To develop, implement and position the GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) value chain, operating model and frameworks within the enterprise strategy to support optimised performance, to ensure all statutory and legislative requirements and obligations are met, in order to position and enable horizontal alignment, implementation and adoption.
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
A relevant Master's or Honours degree is preferable with 8-12 years experience in Corporate Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) of which at least 5 years at senior management level.
ALTERNATIVE #
A Bachelor's Degree may be considered, provided at least 10 years' experience in GRC can be demonstrated and at least 5 years at senior management level.
Job Outputs:
Strategic focus
- The Head: Governance and Risk (GR) is responsible for overseeing governance, risk management, and compliance functions.
- Strategy development and implementation:
- Provide expert leadership and strategic direction regarding GRC framework including oversight of corporate compliance, governance, risk, policies and practices and ethical standards to assure integrity of the organisation's total operations.
- Align and integrate a comprehensive, holistic GRC strategy within the enterprise's overarching strategy and objectives. Develop a risk management strategy that encompasses global and local standards to ensure risks are managed, identified, mitigated, monitored and reported effectively.
Develop and implement an enterprise-wide governance framework to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, benchmarked standards / frameworks (both local and global) and industry related standards. Lead, develop and implement the Enterprise Information Security framework. Lead and oversee the governance management function within the Enterprise Risk Management department, ensuring alignment with the company's risk management framework.
- Develop a GRC functional operating model and align value chain to organisational objectives in partnership with relevant stakeholders. Develop annual and longer-term resource plan as well as functional plans with clear measurable milestones and priorities and secure capacity to achieve objectives consistent with long term strategic plan.
- Ensure that appropriate control measures are introduced to address matters raised by the Auditor General during the external audit process.
- Responsible for quarterly reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee within the approved GRC reset model and framework.
- Use insights and knowledge gained from high level reports to conduct abstract, conceptual and comparative analysis to define and renew functional strategy aligned to enterprise strategy and plans.
- Provide authoritative advice and guidance that supports the realisation of major organisational objectives in line with the mandate and higher purpose.
- Interpret internal and external organisational changes, model change impact scenarios and introduce or adapt systems in alignment with strategic intent.
- Proactively identify interconnected problems, model alternative solutions, develop and establish contingency plans aligned to the enterprise, portfolios and divisional direction.
- Leadership: Lead and mentor the GRC team, fostering a culture of compliance and risk awareness throughout the organization.
Communicate a meaningful strategic context that articulates GRC functional purpose in relation to the organisational mandate, vision, purpose and philosophy.
Desired Skills:
- Governance
- Risk
- Compliance
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
About The Employer:
Government
▶️ Head: Enterprise Governance & Risk - Gauteng, Pretoria
🖊️ Multilead Consulting Services
📍 Pretoria