Specialist III: Risk

Specialist III: Risk & Assurance (P8) (Financial Governance & Control: Risk & Assurance) Advert reference: uj_ Advert status: Online Apply by: 31 January 2025 Position Summary Job category: Education and Training Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: EE Introduction The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. UJ is keen to interview a dynamic, strong-minded individual with the ability to promote the objectives of the Risk and Assurance unit, residing within the Financial Governance Department. This unit is responsible for the advancement of risk maturity within the University through a process of risk assessment, risk reporting, and proactive managing emerging risks. The division is further responsible for the management of the audit process, implementing business continuity, fraud risk management, as well as the management of the university insurance. The role of Risk and Assurance Specialist supports the processes within the Finance - Risk and Assurance Division. The core responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to: Responsibilities: Perform risk assessments, facilitation, and updating of operational and fraud risk registers, including regular consultations with Executive Directors and Executive Deans, as well as other risk owners within the wider ELG committee. Continuous updating of institutional risk registers, including actively engaging with ELG and MEC members. Conducting environmental scanning activities to ensure that any emerging risks are identified. Liaising with other higher education institutions to benchmark improvements to processes, procedures, and reporting. Reviewing internal audit reports and process reviews to ensure that risks are identified and documented. Preparing appropriate reports to be presented to various Management committees, including risk registers, dashboard reports, graphs, summary reports, etc. Following up on action items flowing from the various governance committee meetings. Playing an active part in educating, guiding, communicating, and training risk owners and risk champions on risk awareness, risk reporting, and control self-assessment. Ensuring that Combined Assurance processes are implemented, thereby incorporating Internal Audit reviews and findings into the risk management reports. Providing assistance and liaising with relevant stakeholders/consultants in the development and support of software applications and programmes for purposes of improved reporting and capturing of information. Maintaining the input and/or data quality of the risk management system. Keep abreast of key updates in the risk management domain. Providing input and updates to the risk implementation plan. Assisting with Policy reviews in the risk and assurance environment. Minimum Requirements: Degree in Risk Management or relevant Business/Management degree. At least 5 to 10 years’ experience in Risk management or similar. Member of Institute of Risk Management South Africa (preferable). Experience in automated/integrated risk management tools. Strong competency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience of a tertiary educational environment (optional). Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: Thorough understanding of risk management processes, fraud risk concepts, as well as risk reporting. Ability to adapt technical business knowledge and apply it to various domains, such as finance, academic, and operational. A thorough understanding of combined assurance concepts, including internal audit and control self-assessment. Exceptional problem-solving skills, and remain calm in times of uncertainty, conflict, and stress. Strong ability to work under pressure and according to strict deadlines. Strong Business acumen. Ability to exercise judgment in assessing and mitigating risks. Analytical skills and detail-oriented. Understanding of internal audit processes and audit findings. Maintain a high level of integrity and ethical standards. Ability to comfortably engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. Ability to influence others and gain commitment. Ability to work within a team and provide guidance and support to other staff. Good communication (written and oral) and listening skills. Strong presentation and facilitation skills. Strong report writing skills. Strong planning and organizational skills – Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously. Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms Wanita van der Merwe on Tel: Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to, and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output. 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