The Head of Risk and Compliance is responsible for the successful implementation and management of the NWU Risk and Compliance Department. The incumbent utilities specialised risk and compliance knowledge and experience to provide direction and liaise on different levels at the NWU in respect of risk, compliance and business continuity. A solid background in higher education administration and governance is also required to ensure optimal advice and support to the Registrar and the Corporate and Information Governance Department.

Responsible for management of a NWU-wide compliance programme that includes:

·         Identification of the statutory requirements applicable to the university which could result in statutory measures and negative financial and reputation impact should the university not identify and manage this universe.

·         Establishment of a database of legislation with detailed risk level indications, i.e., compliance risk identification and assessment including identifying controls.

·         Guiding the university in the establishment of controls to mitigate compliance risks, and establishing of compliance standards, procedures and guidelines.

·         Establishment of a monitoring plan and issuing of corrective action notices to management when compliance deficiencies are found and follow up to ensure appropriate corrective action is accomplished.

·         Providing effective compliance reporting to the both management and governance committees.

·         Ensuring compliance training and awareness at the university, including the management of the compliance website.

·         Managing the electronic compliance system.

·         Actively participating and interacting with legal counsel and regulatory bodies when required.

Responsible for management of a NWU-wide risk management programme (strategic and operational) that includes:

·         Management of the risk register and the identification of risks, risk owners and opportunities, evaluation of the risks and establishment of a risk appetite.

·         Guiding the university in the establishment of controls to mitigate risks and establishing of risk management procedures and guidelines.

·         Providing effective risk reporting to governance and management committees.

·         Liaising with Internal Audit to provide input to ensure risk-based internal auditing.

·         Ensuring risk training and awareness at the university, including the management of the risk website.

·         Managing the electronic risk system

Responsible for an NWU-wide business continuity programme:

·         Management of the Business Impact Assessment and the identification of business continuity related risks, risk owners and opportunities, evaluation of the risks.

·         Guiding the university in establishing of business continuity policies, procedures and guidelines.

·         Providing an effective Business Continuity plan.

·         Providing effective Business Continuity Programme reporting to ARCC, UMC and TI GovCom.

·         Ensuring Business Continuity training and awareness at the university, including the management of the Business Continuity Programme website.

·         Managing the electronic Business Continuity Programme system.

·         Human Resources management of four staff members

·         Financial management of the sub-department: budget control, financial administration

·         As requested by the Registrar and Director.

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES:                                                      As soon as possible

 

·         LLB Degree with risk, compliance and BCP experience OR risk management degree with compliance and BCP experience at NQF level 7.

·         3 Years’ work experience in implementing risk and compliance disciplines in a medium to large organisation that include, but is not limited to:

o   Experience in the identification and management of a regulatory universe and related compliance management

o   Work experience in identification and mitigation of risks

o   Work experience in reporting and advising to executive and management committees regarding risk, compliance and BCP

o   Work experience in the implementing a BCP programme

 

Certification in risk, compliance and BCP at NQF level 5 is desirable

·         Knowledge of ISO 31 000 risk management process and concepts.

·         Knowledge of ISO 19 600 compliance management process and concepts.

·         Knowledge of ISO 22 301 pertaining to Business Continuity Management

·         Management of Risk and Compliance Software

·         Detailed knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures specific to the University Environment.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English.

·         Computer literacy: Skill in the use of computer with Windows-based operating environment and understanding of database management.

·         Teaching and presentation skills to present to staff and other stake holders pertaining to risk and compliance concepts.

·         Good Understanding of Corporate Governance Concepts and Auditing practices.

·         Should be able to communicate and foster a cooperative work environment effectively.

·         Should be able to work independently with self-initiative and minimal supervision, flexibility and service orientation.

·         Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate successfully with NWU staff and management to identify and mitigate risks.

·         Strong interpersonal skills to engage with external stakeholders.

·         Organisational skills: the ability to plan, coordinate projects effectively, achieve objectives and meet a variety of competing demands and deadlines.

·         Strong interpersonal skills to supervise staff as required.