Deputy Director: Risk Management – Business Continuity Management at Mpumalanga Office of the Premier

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Overview This role is for a Deputy Director focusing on Risk Management and Business Continuity Management within the Mpumalanga Office of the Premier. The Office of the Premier has identified five strategic outcome-oriented goals: Provincial integrated planning; Coordinated Provincial performance monitoring and evaluation; Improved government communication system; Improved security management; and Effective coordination of government policies and programmes. The successful candidate will contribute to these overarching goals through their expertise in managing and maintaining the entity's business continuity and risk strategies. What you will do * Develop and maintain business continuity program. * Manage the entity-wide business continuity strategies and response arrangements. * Provide technical advice to management to carry out business impact analysis and prepare business continuity plans. * Manage the design, build, test and monitor the implantation of capacity BC planning. * Liaise with ICT to ensure integration on business continuity plans to the disaster recovery. * Develop central source of information and conduct awareness workshop. Requirements (from the original advert) * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in risk management, or a related field. * Professional certifications in business continuity management. * Minimum of (3) years of experience in business continuity management and 5 years in related field. * Strong knowledge of business continuity management principles, methodologies, and best practices. * Knowledge of BCM standards and frameworks such as ISO 22301 or NIST SP 800-34. * Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. * Familiarity with business continuity management software, tools and technologies. * Experience in conducting risk assessments and business impact analyses. * **Minimum Competencies:** Risk management, Ethics management, Business Continuity Management, Interpersonal relations, Strategic capability and leadership, Financial management, Change management, Report writing and presentation, Knowledge management, People management and empowerment, Programme and project management, Service delivery innovations, Client orientation and customer focus, Problem solving and analysis, Communications. Who should apply This position is suited for a professional holding a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in risk management or a related field, complemented by professional certifications in business continuity management. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in business continuity management and 5 years in a related field. They should possess strong knowledge of BCM principles, methodologies, best practices, and relevant standards like ISO 22301 or NIST SP 800-34. Essential skills include project management, familiarity with BCM software, and experience in conducting risk assessments and business impact analyses. The candidate should also demonstrate a comprehensive set of competencies including leadership, financial management, communication, problem-solving, and client orientation. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-risk-management-business-continuity-management-mpumalanga-office-of-the-premier Source: myjobmag

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