Position:
Manager: Enterprise Risk Management x2
Scale Code:
125
Division:
Group Risk Management and Governance
Report Line:
General Manager: Enterprise Risk Management
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To advise on, formulate, oversee and manage all aspects of an organisation’s risk management
system, monitors the SABC’s entire risk profile, ensure that major risks are identified and reported
to the Group Executive and the Board. Provide and maintain the risk management infrastructure
to assist management in fulfilling its responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Advise and communicate the SABC’s ERM objectives and direction to the Board, Group
Executive and Senior Management.
Guide the SABC in developing risk mitigation and monitoring strategies for critical corporate
risks.
Establish, communicate and facilitate the use of appropriate ERM methodologies, tools and
techniques.
Work with Divisions, Business Units, to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk
management capabilities and capacity.
Facilitate and review enterprise wide risk assessments and monitor priority risks across the
SABC, half yearly.
Implement appropriate risk reporting to the GCEO, Group Executive, Senior Management
and Board.
Ensure effective alignment between the ERM process and Group Internal Audit and Group
Finance.
Benchmark global best practice on Corporate risk management
Develop project risk management capabilities within the SABC
Implement an IT strategy to support ERM
Develop overall Risk strategy, Framework and Policy for SABC Limited.
Develop and maintained appropriate Governance systems to support the SABC enterprise
risk management.
Monitor and eliminate all risks impacting on the achievement of the Corporate Strategy
Identify and implement an appropriate information system that supports the corporate
strategy and risk management ethos.
Monitor and evaluate performance on enterprise risk management, including corrective risk
adjustments, long term direction, new ideas, opportunities and controls
Facilitate the provision of continuous feedback to the GE: Risk & Governance, Group
Executive and Board.
Continuous monitoring and evaluation of processes, procedures and operations to identify
and manage operational and financial risk;
Business process evaluation, re-design and continuous improvement and ensure that they
are in line with Corporate Strategy implementation;
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Evaluation and monitoring of the financial control environment, identifying areas of weak
internal controls and implementing new controls to strengthen the control environment;
Ensuring compliance and reporting on all statutory reporting required of the organization;
Pro-active management of all business plans, contractions and transactions with forex
exposure and liaising with treasury to manage risk;
Develop mechanisms to reduce risks in the commissioning process to ensure that potential
risks are identified timeously and remedial action taken to manage risks.
Pro-active forecasting, management and control of the SABC’s cash flow and media asset
stock holding.
Ensure compliance with VAT, IFRS, PFMA, Broadcasting Act, ICASA Regulations and all
relevant Legislations.
Job Competencies & Requirements.
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B. Degree or equivalent with 3 -5 years broadcasting experience
Analytical and Strategic thinker
Knowledge and understanding of SABC Strategy and Corporate Goals
Understanding of the Broadcasting landscape and challenges
Ability to communicate at Senior Management and Executive level
Proficient verbal and written communication
Possess political savvy
Sound understanding of ERM principles
understanding of key strategic focus areas of the SABC
Team Player who possess interpersonal skills
Ability to handle highly confidential information
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity
Act and the SABC’s Employment Equity initiatives.
Applications should be submitted with a concise CV to: The HR Manager: Group Services, Room
2644, Radio Park or groupvacancies@sabc.co.za
Closing date: 13 June 2014
If you have not had any response within four weeks of the closing date, please
accept that your application has been unsuccessful.