Divisional Head: Risk Financing - RISK19014 at Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

Key performance areas:

• Develop, monitor and advise on a Risk Financing strategy and framework, including risks of litigation from insurance-related matters, ensuring effective delivery of cost effective risk response mechanisms
• Development and communication an overall Stakeholder Management positioning strategy
• Maintain strategic relationships
• Drive implementation of the governance, compliance, integrity and ethics frameworks
• Drive identification of insurance process issues, analysis of external benchmarks, and development of solutions to determine the best operational course of action
• Ensure the integrity and effective administration of Organisational risk response processes and portfolios
• Develop, initiate, monitor and advise on Insurance practice, procedures and policies, enabling prevention of illegal, unethical or improper conduct
• Ensure effective management of all aspects of Organisational claims and potential liability exposure to the demand and litigation stage
• Ensure effective assessment of Organisational policies, existing and potential risks and liability exposures
• Research and advise on asset and liability risk management
• Research and advise on international investment and risk financing patterns
• Ensure effective financial management, control and corporate governance throughout area of accountability
• Influence and communicate with all levels across the Organisation to minimise resistance to change and ensure on boarding of all target audiences
• Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships inclusive of Customers, Service Providers and relevant Legislative Agencies and Structures
• Lead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, setting performance standards and educating on process, quality and policy

Core Requirements:

• Business Degree in Accounting / Economics / Finance / Law
• A professional qualification in risk financing will be an added advantage
• 5 years' relevant management experience in risk financing, cost-effective insurance, legal process and procedure or re-insurance
• Strategic leadership skills
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• An understanding of political and administrative structures
• Operational financial management skills
• Knowledge and information management skills
• Programme and project management skills
• Risk management skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (including effective presentation)