The following are the job requirements for the Governance Risk and Compliance Executive at the National Student Finance Aid Scheme.
Minimum
- An undergraduate qualification and a postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Commerce, Business Management or related fields.
- A solid understanding of governance risk and compliance processes and technology with demonstrated expertise and experience including strong governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.
- At least 10 years’ proven experience in governance, risk and compliance management at a senior level.
- At least 5 years’ experience at an executive level.
- Proven business and management skills.
- Demonstrated strategic leadership and people management skills.
- Broad computer literacy in organisation-wide ICT systems deployments.
Beneficial Skills
- MBA or related Masters qualification.
- Knowledge and understanding of the higher education policy environment.
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and public entity standards.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.
Core Competencies
- Technical/professional knowledge and skill.
- Strategic and visionary leadership.
- Resource management, including people and performance management.
- Building interpersonal relationships.
- Decision-making and problem solving.
- Building strategic alliances and partnerships.
- Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity.
- Personal impact, stature and credibility.