About the Role
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is seeking an Assistant Director: Entity Oversight and Interface based in Umnotho House, Johannesburg. This pivotal role is designed for an individual who is passionate about promoting good governance within public entities. The Assistant Director will play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory frameworks, which ultimately contributes to the enhancement of public service delivery in South Africa.
In this role, you will be involved in the facilitation and consolidation of governance compliance reports for various public entities. Your work will directly impact the community by ensuring that these entities operate effectively and transparently, thereby fostering trust and accountability in the public sector. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change and to be at the forefront of governance in South Africa.
About the Department
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism is committed to driving sustainable economic growth and development across the province. Its mission encompasses fostering an environment that supports business development, job creation, and economic inclusivity. Working within this department means being part of a dedicated team focused on enhancing the quality of life for all South Africans through effective governance and oversight of public entities.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate and consolidate monthly and quarterly governance compliance reports for public entities.
- Conduct preliminary assessments of submissions and draft analysis reports on compliance levels.
- Identify areas of non-compliance and recommend remedial actions.
- Monitor and oversee the implementation of governance recommendations.
- Assist in the development of the annual Shareholder Compact and engage with stakeholders for input.
- Facilitate the appointment of Board members and manage communication with Company Secretaries.
- Support mid-term board assessments and compile assessment reports for management review.
- Track and monitor the implementation of action plans based on Auditor-General findings.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 with an NQF Level 6/7 qualification in corporate governance, public administration, or public management.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in corporate governance or a related field.
- A valid code 8/10 driver’s license is essential.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
Grade 12 and an NQF level 6/7 qualification in corporate governance, public administration or public management as recognised by SAQA.A minimum of three (3) years' experience in corporate governance or a related environment.
A valid code 8/10 driver's licence is essential.
Job Duties
Facilitate and consolidate GDED public entities' monthly and quarterly governance compliance reports.Assist in conducting a preliminary assessment of submissions.
Assist in drafting an analysis report indicating the level of compliance to legislative and regulatory framework requirements (PFMA, Treasury Regulation, King Code) and entities' founding legislation for approval by GDED management.
Assist in identifying areas of non-compliance within the control environment and highlight for remedial action by public entities.
Assist in conducting monitoring and oversight on the implementation of governance recommendations.
Assist in reviewing, researching, and developing a draft annual Shareholder Compact.
Facilitate inputs from the GDED Legal Advisory Service and other internal stakeholders and incorporate 164 responses.
Facilitate inputs and concurrence from public entity boards through Company Secretaries.
Facilitate approval by GDED management and the Executive Authority.
Assist in conducting monitoring and oversight of public entities compliance to the Shareholder Compact.
Assist in facilitating administrative processes to appoint Board or fill board vacancies of GDED public entities Manage the response handling of applications for Board membership.
Communicate Company Secretaries on the appointment of Board members.
Facilitate the inauguration of the newly appointed board.
Assist in the development of terms of reference to appoint a service provider to conduct mid-term board assessment of GDED public entities boards Assist in the appointment of a service provider Provide support to service provider and company secretaries in conducting board assessments.
Receive and review assessment reports Assist in the compilation of assessment reports for the attention of GDED management.
Assist in coordinated submission of public entities final management report Conduct approved quarterly assessment on drivers of key control (dashboard analysis) report Track and monitor implementation of entities AG findings action plans and develop a report for approval by GDED management.
