INVITATION TO SERVE AS AN INDEPENDENT CHAIRPERSON OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Overview
Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust (MRTT) with its Head Office in Witbank (eMalahleni) is listed as a Public Entity in terms of Schedule 3C of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act no.1 of 1999) and as a Public Entity reporting through the Board of Directors to the MEC of Education in Mpumalanga Province. MRTT hereby invites applications from dynamic, experienced and suitably qualified professional to serve as an Independent Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee, which is a Management committee reporting to Audit Committee of MRTT Board of Directors.
Specific Skills
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Assist Management and take the lead in discharging the responsibilities in respect of risk management and the Risk Management Committee with the ultimate aim of achieving the Authority’s objectives • Assist with the review and monitoring of implementation of the Risk Management Framework, Policy, Strategy, Implementation plan and Fraud Prevention Plan and to make recommendations for the approval thereof • Participate in the Strategic Risk Assessment workshops of the Authority • Assist with the monitoring of implementation of actions to mitigate the identified risks, including emerging risks and ensure accountability by Management to agreed timelines for development and implementation of action plans • Assist with the review and monitoring of implementation of the Risk Management Committee Charter and decisions (including the Key Performance Indicators) • Ensure integration of Risk Management into Planning, Monitoring and Reporting processes (enterprise-wide risk management) • Report to the Audit Committee on the activities of the Risk Management Committee, and present reports and submissions for recommendations to the Board for approval • Ensure alignment of Risk Management Committee meetings to the meetings of Audit and Risk Committee for purposes of timely reporting.
Responsible For
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Risk Management, Commerce or equivalent (NQF level 7) qualification • The ideal candidate should have 5-10 years’ management experience gained from Audit/Financial OR Risk Management environment • Previous experience of serving in the Risk Management Committee and/or Audit Committee will be advantageous • The ideal candidate must be an independent external person with extensive knowledge and experience in the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, governance and compliance systems and processes • Corporate governance and compliance in the public sector • Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, King IV Report • Auditing and forensic investigations exposure to internal audit legal frameworks, systems and processes • Organisational performance management as it relates to public entities.
Additional Requirements
Applications, accompanied by comprehensive CV, motivation for appointment and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (ID), should be forwarded to MRTT for the attention of Chief Executive Officer: Office of the CEO, on email to recruitment@rttrust.co.za or Posted to Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust, Office of the CEO, Private Bag X 7288, eMalahleni, 1035.
Background verification, including criminal record and citizenship checks, will form part of the selection process.
Closing date for applications: 15 May 2026 16:00pm. Applicants who have not been contacted within three (3) months from the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
Experience Requirements
5 to 10 years
Salary
TERM OF OFFICE AND REMUNERATION: Three (3) years effective from the date of appointment. Candidate appointed will be remunerated for attending meetings in accordance with the prescripts and guidelines of the National Treasury.