CapeNature
Job Details
Division
Administration
Business Unit
Governance Risk and Strategy
Minimum experience
Mid-Senior
Company primary industry
Environmental Services
Job functional area
Operations
Salary
R571 768 – R571 768 per annum
Job Description
As the Risk & Performance Specialist, the successful candidate will form part of the Risk & Performance Unit. Your role will focus on facilitating and co-ordinating annual planning, performance monitoring and reporting and enhancing governance and business processes. This is a support role to the Team Leader: Risk and Performance and will be key to ensure Senior Management, Executive Management, the Board and key stakeholders are supported and provided with the necessary guidance to facilitate annual planning and provided with complete and accurate performance information for decision-making purposes. You will be required to travel and to interact with all directorates, components and landscapes within the entity. RESPONSIBILITIES: STRATEGIC AND ANNUAL PLANNINGAssist the Team Leader: Risk and Performance with the production and development of all corporate documents, including, but not limited to, the strategic, annual performance and operational plans and annual report.Ensure the strategic, annual performance and operational plans and annual report (draft and design versions) are based on the guidance and templates provided.Ensure the strategic, annual performance and operational plans and annual report comply with the technical requirements of the relevant guidance documents and frameworks.Advise Management of the requirements and measures contained in the Medium-Term Strategic Framework and Sector specific plans and align the strategic and annual performance plans accordingly.Assist in the development of outcomes, outputs and indicators and ensure they comply with the technical requirements of the relevant guidance documents and frameworks.Review all information contained in the strategic, annual performance and operational plans and annual report and follow up on areas requiring clarity or further information.Communicate and liaise with relevant Managers/ staff on the development and production process.Update draft documents based on technical reviews received and provide formal communication in this regard.Assist in the production of the printed version and liaise with staff and/ or service providers to produce the print ready documents, including the delivery of printed copies to relevant stakeholders. PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND REPORTINGAssist the Team Leader: Risk and Performance with the collation, verification and reporting of performance information across the entity.Assist the Team Leader: Risk and Performance with the collation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and auditing (internal and external) of performance information.Assess and verify performance information and related evidence for accuracy, completeness and alignment with technical indicator descriptions in the Annual Performance Plan (APP).Prepare and maintain accurate and complete monthly, quarterly and annual dashboards for presentation and reporting to Management and Landscapes.Disseminate performance information to the relevant Management and staff and follow up on any queries.Provide training and support to relevant officials on all performance reporting related matters.Capture and review all performance information of the entity on the Provincial performance management system (eQPRS).Assist in providing audit related information timeously and assist in responding to queries and requests, including liaising with relevant staff and Management to facilitate responses to queries and requests.Provide administrative and technical support as it relates to planning and performance monitoring and reporting. BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENTAssess relevant processes and procedures as it relates to entity planning, performance and reporting and advise on gaps and areas of improvement.Assess the implementation of processes and advise on non-compliance. GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCEAssist in the achievement of and follow up of relevant management actions documented in Auditor-General, Internal Audit and other relevant performance/ compliance reports.Assist in the drafting of responses for audit related findings.Assist in the development and drafting of performance management policies and procedures. REQUIREMENTS:An appropriate tertiary qualification – NQF level 7 (B-Degree or higher in Public Management/ Administration or Commerce or similar). Completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles would be an advantage.Minimum of 4 years’ experience.Knowledge of the following:Policy development and analysisMedium Term Strategic Framework (government priorities)Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions/ DirectivesStrategic planning, performance management and monitoring and evaluationFramework for Managing Programme Performance InformationRevised Framework for Strategic and Annual Performance PlansGuidelines for the Implementation of the Revised Framework for Strategic and Annual Performance PlansPolicy Framework for the Government-wide Monitoring and Evaluation SystemCorporate Governance best practicesComputer literacy in MS 365, with Intermediate or Advanced Excel.Excellent interpersonal, report writing and communication skills.Bilingualism in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape.A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence.Excellent problem solving and analytical ability.Excellent inter-personal skills.Ability to engage at both an operational and at Management level.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Task and goal directedSound organising and problem-solving abilitiesPresentation skills Kindly note that it is encouraged to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund. In the event that you are an existing member to a Medical Aid you are required to provide a copy of such membership before the commencement of your employment with CapeNature. Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/ Closing Date: 10 May 2024
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