About the Role
The Central Johannesburg TVET College is actively seeking a Senior Risk and Fraud Prevention Officer to join their dynamic team at the Central Office located in the heart of Johannesburg. This vital role focuses on implementing and coordinating the College’s risk management framework, ensuring the safety and integrity of the institution. By managing risks and preventing fraud, you will play a crucial part in fostering trust and accountability within the public service sector, ultimately benefiting the local community.
In this role, your expertise will contribute to the development of strategies that protect the College’s assets and reputation. You will be involved in assessing and mitigating risks, which is essential for maintaining a safe and effective educational environment for students and staff alike. The work you do here will not only have a significant impact on the College but will also resonate throughout the greater Johannesburg area, enhancing public confidence in educational institutions.
About the Department
The Central Johannesburg TVET College is dedicated to providing quality education and training to equip students with the necessary skills for the job market. With a commitment to excellence, the College strives to uphold the highest standards in education while adapting to the ever-changing needs of the community. By working in this department, you will contribute to a mission that values integrity, ethics, and continuous improvement, making a meaningful difference in the lives of learners and their future prospects.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate and implement the College’s risk management framework and processes
- Conduct strategic and operational risk assessments
- Maintain and update the College Risk Register and monitor risk mitigation plans
- Report on identified risks and outstanding corrective actions
- Implement the Fraud and Corruption Prevention Plan
- Conduct fraud risk assessments and recommend preventative controls
- Assist in investigating alleged fraud and irregularities according to approved procedures
- Promote ethical conduct and manage ethics and integrity within the College
- Facilitate training programs on risk, fraud, ethics, and integrity
- Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and internal controls
- Liaise with Internal Audit and other governance structures on risk matters
- Compile reports and submissions for management and relevant committees
- Maintain accurate records related to risk and fraud management
- Provide support and advice on risk, fraud prevention, and ethics matters
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12/Senior Certificate
- A recognised three (3)-year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6 or higher) in Risk Management, Internal Auditing, or a related field
- Three to five years’ relevant experience in Risk Management or Fraud Prevention
- Knowledge of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework and relevant legislation
- Understanding of risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring
- Good communication, report-writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy and a valid driver’s licence
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
The Central Johannesburg TVET College invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by clicking on the link provided below.
Requirements
Grade 12/Senior Certificate.A recognised three (3)-year National Diploma/Degree (NQF Level 6 or higher) in Risk Management, Internal Auditing or another relevant qualification.
Three to five years' relevant experience in Risk Management, Fraud Prevention, Investigations, Ethics and Integrity Management or a related field.
Knowledge and understanding of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, relevant legislation, regulations and prescripts.
Knowledge and understanding of risk, fraud, ethics and integrity management principles.
Knowledge of risk identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring.
Knowledge of fraud and corruption prevention and investigation processes.
Computer literacy.
A valid driver's licence.
Good communication, report-writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good planning, organising and coordination skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Job Duties
Coordinate and implement the College's risk management framework and processes.Conduct and facilitate strategic, operational and process-level risk assessments.
Maintain and update the College Risk Register and monitor risk- mitigation plans.
Monitor and report on identified risks and outstanding corrective actions.
Coordinate the implementation of the Fraud and Corruption Prevention Plan.
Conduct fraud and corruption risk assessments and recommend preventative controls.
Assist with the assessment and investigation of alleged fraud, corruption and irregularities, in accordance with approved procedures.
Monitor implementation of recommendations arising from fraud and corruption investigations.
Coordinate ethics and integrity management and promote ethical conduct within the College.
Facilitate risk, fraud, ethics and integrity awareness and training programmes.
Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, policies, regulations and internal controls.
Liaise with Internal Audit, Audit and Risk Committee and other governance structures on risk and fraud matters.
Compile risk, fraud, ethics and compliance reports and submissions for management and relevant committees.
Maintain accurate records, registers and supporting evidence relating to risk and fraud management.
Provide technical advice and support to management, campuses and staff on risk, fraud prevention and ethics matters.
Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
