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Telkom SA SOC Limited is a South African wireline and wireless telecommunications provider, operating in more than 38 countries across the African continent. Telkom is a semi-privatised, 39% state-owned enterprise.
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
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