Job Description

Structural Information
Job number: 10016907
Job title: Executive: Risk Management
Job grade: M3
Group/ BU: Generic
Division: Generic
Span of control: 5-10
Reports to: Top Management
Core Description
Accountable to facilitate the execution of Enterprise Risk Management processes and infrastructure as a key enabler to achieving objectives of the Telkom Group. The key focus is to identify external and internal risks, evaluate likely effect of these risks, introduce control measures, monitor and evaluate success of these measures. This also include integrating ERM processes within strategy setting of the Group and its subsidiaries where appropriate.
Job Responsibilities

• Implement Enterprise Risk Management Strategy
• Implement and maintain a strategically focused and effective ERM system and process
• Support establishment of a framework for risk management, which involves identifying particular events or circumstances relevant to the organisation's objectives (risks & opportunities), assessing them in
• Create and maintain a conducive legislative environment aligned with relevant legal requirements and acts to ensure implementation of internal controls for compliance purposes
• Ensure that proper insurance coverage of the organisation is in place
• Operational Quality Assurance - verifies operational output is within tolerances
• Apply a risk based approach to financial reporting
• Create and document unified business continuity and disaster recovery strategies, plans, processes and procedures
• Build Strategic Relationships with Relevant Stakeholders
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with key role players and stakeholders within the Telkom Group structure
• Establish and maintain strategic relations with external stakeholders
• Ensure clear, concise and timeouts communication
• Maintain an effective joint liaison with management
• Negotiate and influence at the highest levels of the organisation
• Risk Management - Plan, design and implement an overall risk management process for the organisation by developing operational models
• Risk Assessment which involves managing the process of analysing upside and downside risks as well as identifying, describing and estimating the quantitative and qualitative risks affecting the business
• Risk evaluation which involves comparing estimated risks with risk criteria established by organisation such as costs, legal requirements and environmental factors
• Risk reporting in an appropriate way for different audiences
• Risk treatment by selecting and implementing measures to control and mitigate risks including activities to avoid risks, transfer risks and finance risks
• Monitor and review processes to ensure risk and compliance arrangements are in place
• Provide support, educate and train staff
• Provide an independent view regarding proposed business plans and transactions
• Risk reporting to the board of directors regarding most significant risks
• Risk reporting to business heads to ensure they are aware of risks relevant to their parts of the business
• Risk reporting to individuals to understand their accountability for individual risks
• Perform gap analysis
• Compile business plan
• Create scenarios
• Measure and report performance
• Support investor communications
• Provide Team Leadership
• Engender a philosophy and culture of total ownership and responsibility for excellence by ERM staff i.r.o. the strategy and operational activities

Core Competencies
Knowledge
Corporate Governance Practice; International Regulatory Environment; ICT Environment; Business Continuity Mgt Std & Principles; National Disaster Management Framework; Business Operations; Corporate Governance Codes; Enterprise Legal Environment & Statutory Bodies; JSE Functioning, Req and Obligation; Risk Management Principles & Practices; Insurance Management
Skills
Analytical; Change Management; Project Management; Relationship Building; People Management; Financial Analysis & Reporting
Certifications

• None

Education

• NQF 8: Honours Degree

Experience

• 8 Years relevant experience, of which at least 3 years on senior management level

Additional Information
Special Requirements

• None

Physical Requirements

• None

Key Stakeholders

• Telkom Group Service Organisations
• Telkom Business Units
• Executive Management
• Relevant Telkom Group & Business Unit Committees
• Other relevant external stakeholders
• TERMC
• EXCO
• ARC
• Board of Directors
• Business Heads
• Employees