Gauteng Provincial Legislature Internship Opportunity: Audit, Risk & Governance

Closing Date: 17 September 2014

Introduction

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature is offering an Internship Opportunity to be responsible for Risk Management, Internal Audit as well as Governance & Admin.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and skill in applying risk management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Knowledge of the COSO Framework, Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA), its Code of Ethics and principles.
• Skill in conducting quality control reviews on work performed.
• Skill in collecting and analysing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
• Skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Skill in negotiating issues and resolving challenges.
• Skill in using a computer with MS Office (word processing, spreadsheet and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses etc.)
• Skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and other stakeholders, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to learn on the job and maximise the opportunity afforded.
• Ability to be a team player and work independently where required.
• Ability in having the initiative to start a task pro-actively.

Required Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management.

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

Ability
• Analyse and interpret risk/reward profiles
• Assist in directing compliance goals
• Attain established compliance goals as directed by senior management
• Ensure adherence and compliance to internal risk controls
• Provide assistance to management in providing analyses, appraisals, recommendations and advice in governing processes and sysystems
• Planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Conduct quality control reviews
Knowledge
• Government instituted laws

How to Apply?

Applicants may apply online and attach their CV’s with the required supporting documents or submit a detailed CV, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, identity document and a cover letter to the GPL (Ten Sixty Six Building, 12th Floor. Cnr of Pritchadt and Harrison streets, Johannesburg)

Failure to submit required documents will result in the application not being considered.
A candidate that was previously employed under any internship programme or currently employed will not be considered.