Ethics Officer (2556) needed at The South African National Roads Agency

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FORMAL EDUCATION:

• A Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, or management at NQF Level 7.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years’ experience in ethics and integrity management of which three (3) years must be at a supervisory level.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• A postgraduate qualification in Commerce/ Law or Corporate Governance at NQF Level 8.
• Certified Ethics Officer (professional designation through the Ethics Institute).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
• Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS)
• King IV principles
• National Anti-Corruption Strategy
• Ability to maintain confidential and handle sensitive issues
• Analytical and problem- solving abilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Ethics Officer will assist the CLRCO in carrying out his/her responsibilities in the following areas:

• Advocacy and Training on Ethical Standards, values, Regulatory requirements and ethical decision making.
• Render Advice to managers, staff, on ethical issues, risks and insights on ethical implications for the organisation.
• Manage the Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest Register.
• Development of Ethics Management governing documents including an implementation of the Ethics Management Plan.
• Project Manage the establishment and Management Ethics Committee.
• Monitor and track all cases of alleged retaliation reported by a staff member.
• Assist the CLRCO in reviewing unethical cases, handling complaints from whistle-blower hotline and in establishing prima facie unethical cases for referral.
• Assist the CLRCO in recommending appropriate measures for the protection of the whistleblower.
• Monitor and follow up on all administrative actions taken with respect to the whistleblower and related parties (as needed).
• Monitor the whistle-blowing hotline and assist the CLRCO in managing cases of unethical conduct.
• Identify potential ethical risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Promote a Positive Ethical Culture by encouraging an organisational culture that prioritise ethical behaviour, accountability, openness, where employees feel safe to report unethical conduct.