About the position
Postion Summary:
The NRF seeks to appoint highly skilled and open-minded person to serve as the lead specialist providing organisation wide co-ordination and expertise in the areas of Ethics and Compliance. The post is based in PRETORIA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage processes in the conceptualisation, development, final approval and maintenance of organisational policies in line with the NRF Policy Framework
- Develop the scope for governance assurance requirements and design and drive appropriate combined assurance framework
- Design and lead ethics and compliance programmes, training, surveys and initiatives organisation wide across all levels in the organization
- Monitor and Report on status of policies, compliance and ethics to different governance structures, including the NRF Board and devise corrective action plans where necessary
- Address enquiries from regulatory authorities and auditors regarding compliance with legislation, policies and standards
- Lead the development of organisations Social & Ethics plan, monitoring and reporting
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelors Degree / Advanced Diploma / NQF 7
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum qualification: Relevant degree in Management Sciences/Corporate Law and relevant formal training/qualification in ethics management
- Five (5) years relevant experience at specialist level in ethics and compliance domains, at least 2 of which must involve responsibilities as the lead in coordination and management activities
- Excellent track record of working as a specialist with hands-on experience in management of organisational ethics, excellent report writing and a broad range of compliance regulations and regimes
Experience:
- Ability to execute multiple tasks of a complex nature and to work under pressure with some travel to business units located in different parts of the country
- Understanding of public and higher education sector including the science council environment will be an added advantage
- As one of the key governance functions, the unit is critically dependent on working closely with the NRF Board, all divisions of the NRF
- The ability to communicate and a good understanding of outcomes and principles of corporate governance in organisations is critical
Knowledge:
- Track record in designing and driving ethics and compliance programmes, interventions and conducting training at organisational levelAbility and experience in articulation strategic importance of ethics and compliance with legislation and relevant standards to all levels in the organisation, including the Board
- Advanced computer literacy and competency and excellent presentation skills
- Ability to plan, and ensure delivery within quality and time expectations
The NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities
Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal.
Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position.
The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.
Desired Skills:
- Skilled in applied field of position
- Knowledge to be relevant
- Responsible in performing duties
About The Employer:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.
The function is responsible for supporting the NRF Board and the CEO in ensuring that organisation attains and maintains an ethical culture and comply with all laws and applicable standards. The function contributes to high organisational performance, ethical leadership, accountability and organisational effectiveness through risk-based ethics and compliance programmes.
