Deputy Director: Business Continuity and Compliance

About the role

The Government Printing Works (GPW) is recruiting a Deputy Director for its Business Continuity and Compliance function in Pretoria. The post covers establishing and running a business continuity management (BCM) process and a compliance management process, embedding a strong BCM and compliance culture across the organisation, and managing the sub-directorate.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and implement a BCM process: conduct business impact analysis and BCM risk assessment, develop BCM policies, strategies, response strategies, test plans, tools and guidelines, and run BCM testing, monitoring and reviews.
• Set up the BCM governance structure, including a Business Continuity Committee and BCM champions forums, write terms of reference, run committee meetings and perform BCM secretariat functions.
• Develop and implement a compliance policy and framework, run compliance risk management plans, build the compliance universe and calendar, and produce quarterly compliance reports to management and oversight committees.
• Train all GPW personnel on BCM and compliance, develop awareness materials, run a culture assessment survey and embed a strong BCM and compliance culture.
• Manage the sub-directorate: monitor equipment use and maintenance, evaluate subordinate performance, ensure staff capacity building and training, develop job descriptions, and contribute to business plan and strategic planning reports.

Required profile

• Grade 12 plus a degree (NQF level 7) in Business Administration, Business Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity, Internal Audit, Finance, Law, ICT or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in business continuity management at an Assistant Director level.
• Valid driver's licence is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Understanding of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act and Skills Development Act.
• Good understanding of the PFMA, Financial Framework and Treasury Regulations.
• Understanding of King III corporate governance principles and the relevant human resources legislative framework.