Manager: Enterprise Risk - WCLA 06/2026

Introduction

To provide proper and efficient financial compliance and internal control processes for effective functioning of the Western Cape Liquor Authority. Duties & Responsibilities

1.      Strategic Management: ·     Participate in WCLA strategic planning and align activities to achieve objectives. ·     Develop five-year strategy for Compliance and Internal Control section. ·     Develop and implement strategic plan, implementation plan, budget, annual performance plan and operational plan. 2.      Effective promotion and practice of good governance: ·     Ensure good governance within the Authority in line with the corporate governance guidelines and related legislation. ·     Manage compliance within legislation, regulations, WCLA policies and procedures within the Authority. ·     Develop policies, procedures   and processes pertaining to the internal control unit. ·     Co-ordinate and maintain appropriate financial delegation and governance framework. ·     Render advice on policy development. ·     Facilitate the annual financial declaration process for the Authority. 3.   Render assurance services: ·     Evaluate the effectiveness of financial prescripts (inspections). ·     Ensure implementation of corrective measures and preventative controls with regard to Auditor General, Internal Audit and Standing Committee management action plans and responses. ·     Evaluate the institutions Interim and Annual Financial Statements for compliance to the GRAP standards. ·     Maintain physical and electronic financial records (Voucher Control). ·     Post audit on all transaction documentation. ·     Ensure submission information required for Interim Financial Statements on/before due date. 4. Risk Management: ·     Responsible for the risk management processes. ·     Review and update the Risk Management Plan. ·     Report on the implementation of the plan. ·     Provide a full Secretariat function for the Risk Management. ·     Responsible for Occupational Health and Safety within the Authority. 5. Irregular and Fruitless/Wasteful expenditure, fraud and loss control: ·     Manage and report all irregular and Fruitless/wasteful expenditure. ·     Manage the fraud prevention process. ·     Manage the loss control process. 6.   Effective people management within the Unit: ·     Manage people development in line with organisation-wide skills development strategy within the unit. ·     Manage talent within the unit and ensure talent management strategies (attraction, retention, development) are implemented. ·     Implement performance management within the unit in line with Human Resources Policies and Guidelines. ·     Manage grievances, discipline, and terminations within the division in line with Human Resources policies and guidelines.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of relevant Public Sector legislation, e.g. PFMA, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, Administrative Law. • Working knowledge of relevant industry legislation and regulations, e.g. Western Cape Liquor Act, POPI, PAJA, PAIA. • Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management principles in the public sector. • Working understanding of standard of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP). • Working knowledge of HRM, Risk Management, Project Management. • Strong understanding of and a strong commitment to good corporate governance - especially King IV. Skills

• High level of report writing skills
• Strong analytical and systematic problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, writing, reporting and presentation skills
• Ability to function independently and within a team
• Ability to prioritize and adapt, managing multiple projects and tight deadlines
• Computer literacy plus advanced proficiency in MS Office

Application Procedure Applicants must submit a formal WCLA Application form, a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license (where applicable). WCLA Application forms can be obtained from the WCLA website:  www.wcla.gov.za (tab: News, Notices and must reach the Human Resources Section on or before the closing date indicated. Only Electronic applications will be accepted (via website: www.wcla.gov.za ). Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted or considered. Should you not be contacted within two months from the closing date for applications, the candidate must accept that the application was unsuccessful. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks which include criminal record checks and qualification verification. By applying for this position, candidates agree to reference checks, criminal and qualification checks being performed. Competency tests may be done before an appointment is made for all Senior Management positions. Please note that the following will lead to disqualification  of applications: 1.       Submission of fraudulent qualifications and / or documentation. 2.       Non-submission of certified copies of academic qualifications / records. 3.       Non-submission of WCLA Application form, Curriculum Vitae, Identity document and Driver’s License (where applicable). The WCLA reserves the right not to make an appointment. The Western Cape Liquor Authority is guided by the principles of the Employment Equity Act.

ENQUIRIES:              Mrs. S Farmer: (021) 204 9792 / 32

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant NQF 7 qualification – Commerce or Legal Degree
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within internal control or Audit related environment (2 years of that should be in a supervisory capacity)

• Working knowledge and experience of risk management processes

• Valid Driver’s License (with no vehicle restrictions)

Advantageous

• Relevant NQF 8 qualification - Commerce or Legal Post graduate degree
• Working knowledge and experience of public sector financial and procurement legislation and systems