Question NW2718 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology

Reply:

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.