NCR Vacancies

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) was established as the regulator under the National Credit
Act 34 of 2005 (the Act) and is responsible for the regulation of the South African credit industry. It
is tasked with carrying out education, research, policy development, registration of industry
participants, i.e. credit providers, credit bureaux, alternative dispute resolution agents, payment
distribution agents and debt counsellors, investigation of complaints, and enforcement of the Act.
The Act requires the NCR to promote the development of an accessible credit market, particularly
to address the needs of historically disadvantaged persons, low income persons, and remote,
isolated or low dens.

There are currently 5 listed vacancies at NCR. Below is the summary and I have shared all the detailed jobs under.

All the best with your applications;

Summarized list:

1. Intern: Risk and Audit Services
2. Debt Counselling Monitoring Officer
3. Junior Legal Advisor: Debt Counselling
4. Financial Accountant
5. Audit and risk management committee member

Intern: Risk and Audit Services

Stipend: R5 391 per month

Requirements:

• The successful candidate must have a relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in RiskManagement/Auditing or equivalent qualification.
• Applicant must not have participated in an internship before.
• No experience required.

Duties:

• Provide support in risk assessments and ensure adherence to established processes.
• Assist in monitoring audit action plans and follow-up for management interventions.
• Provide administrative support to the Risk and Audit Services Department.
• Provide administrative support to the operational management of the department.
• Review documents and ensure data quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Support engagements/interactions with internal stakeholders.
• Provide secretariat duties in departmental meetings and relevant committees.

Knowledge:

• General Office administration
• MS Office proficiency

Skills:

• Good Communication Skills (verbal and written).
• Planning and organising Skills
• Computer skills.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, multi-task, and work well under pressure.
• Ability to function independently and as a team player.
• Quality and detail oriented.

Closing Date: 11 July 2023
The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organization which offers competitive market relatedpackages. Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: hrmrecruitment@ncr.org.za Ref No: ARI/07/23
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment. We encourage people with disabilities to apply

Debt Counselling Monitoring Officer

Position: Debt Counselling Monitoring Officer
Paterson Grade: C-Upper
Salary ranges from R253 900 – R482 400 maximum

Requirements:

• The successful candidate must hold a relevant three (3) year Diploma/Degree in legal, compliance,
  finance, credit management or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years working experience in the
  financial, legal, compliance, credit or regulatory environment.
• Debt Counselling training course certificate will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 1-year debt counselling process experience.
• A valid code B driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.

Duties:

• Conduct compliance monitoring and investigations of debt counsellors in line with the National Credit Act (NCA) and the conditions of registration.
• Analyse and interpret documents and/or information received during compliance monitoring to ensure accurate interpretation of the provisions and regulations of the NCA.
• Draft reports with detailed findings within the applicable departmental procedure timelines.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective action.
• Draft related enforcement action documents to address non-compliance identified.
• Follow up on corrective/ enforcement action taken as well as implementation of corrective measures.
• Co-ordinate and/or participate in industry committees dealing with debt counselling related matters.
• Monitor trends in the debt counselling industry and recommend intervening strategies where
  necessary.
• Draft relevant communiqué to the debt counselling industry as and when required.
• Engage on issues raised by registrants from the compliance monitoring activities and operational
  queries raised.
• Conduct stakeholder engagements such as webinars, periodic meetings, and others.

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of the National Credit Act especially the debt counselling provisions.
• A good understanding of debt counselling processes.
• Compliance monitoring principles.
• Understanding of the South African credit market.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent legal interpretation skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with little supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy

Closing Date: 12 July 2023
The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organization which offers competitive market related packages.
Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: IF-Recruitment@ncr.org.za Ref No: DCMO/ 7 /23
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Junior Legal Advisor: Debt Counselling

Position: Junior Legal Advisor: Debt Counselling
Paterson Grade: C-Upper
Salary ranges from R 253 900– R 482 400 maximum

Requirements:

• The successful candidate must hold a relevant four-year Legal degree, admission as an
  Attorney or Advocate and a minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in a
  financial, regulatory or legal environment.
• A minimum of 3 years’ debt counselling process experience.

Duties:

• Provide administrative and legal support to the debt counselling department and
  industry.
• Provide support to the legal advisor of the department on DC legal related projects.
• Draft legal documents for the review by the legal advisor of the DC department.
• Participate in the departmental investigation and enforcement mandate and procedures.
• Present the department at the National Consumer Tribunal on DC related matters.
• Conduct research on legal matters impacting debt counselling provisions to ensure an
  improved regulatory dispensation.
• Monitor trends and practices in the debt counselling industry and recommend
  intervening strategies where necessary to be undertaken.
• Conduct training/information sharing sessions with internal and external stakeholders on
  related matters.
• Provide support and/or resolve complex debt counselling queries within the debt
  counselling department.
• Provide support to draft debt counselling guidelines, circulars, and explanatory notes as
  and when required.
• Provide secretariat duties to the Credit Industry Forum subcommittees headed by the
  NCR as and when required.
• Conduct and maintain effective stakeholder engagement.

Knowledge:

• National Credit Act and related legislation;
• Debt counselling provisions;
• Legal, Court and National Consumer Tribunal processes;
• Interpretation of judgments; and
• Understanding of the South African Consumer Credit Market.

Skills:

• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Administrative, research, negotiation and interpretation skills;
• Good drafting and advocacy skills;
• Conflict resolution and conflict management skills;
• Strong interpersonal and professional ethics;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to work under pressure; and
• Be a team player.

Closing Date: 12 July 2023
The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organisation which offers competitive
market related packages. Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant
reference number to: IF-recruitment@ncr.org.za Ref: JLAD/7/23
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. The National Credit
Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment.

AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER X 1

Background:

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC) is an advisory
committee established in terms of section 77 of the Public Finance Management Act 1 of
1999(PFMA) and regulation 3.1 of the National Treasury regulations to discharge an independent
advisory role to the NCR Accounting Authority by providing oversight to the NCR’s risk management,
financial reporting, ICT governance, combined assurance, internal controls systems and processes
and ensuring that the NCR complies with related laws and regulations.

Remuneration:

Appointed candidates will be remunerated for related activities agreed upon and at a rate
approved by the NCR.

Duration:

• The term of office of the ARMC member shall be a period of three (3) years.
• The ARMC will meet at least four (4) times per annum.

Requirements:

• A relevant degree and postgraduate qualification in Accounting/Auditing/Risk and must be a
  member in good standing with their professional bodies.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience in auditing, risk, or accounting.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years’ experience serving as a board member or in an
  audit committee within the public sector or regulatory environment.
• Advanced qualification and certification in finance and accounting will be an added
  advantage (e.g., CA(SA), etc)
• Candidates should demonstrate proven experience of participating in governance structures
  as well as the ability to dedicate time to the activities of the NCR ARMC.

Competencies and personal attributes:

• Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and its regulations; GRAP; the National
  Treasury regulations and practice directives/instruction notes;
• Knowledge and understanding of the internal and external audit roles;
• Knowledge and understanding of governance, risk management principles and control
  processes;
• Analysis and interpretation of financial statements;
• Performance management;
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ethical leadership;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment;
• Integrity and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight responsibilities and advice to the NCR Accounting Authority regarding,
  amongst others the efficiency of the NCR’s internal controls, the financial reporting, risk
  management and governance procedures.
• Obtain reasonable assurance with regards to the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls
  responding to risks within the NCR’s governance, operations and information systems.
• Consider, review and recommend to the NCR Accounting Authority the necessary
  documents for approval.
• Review the findings of internal and external auditors and monitor the audit action plans.
• Regular review and approval of the NCR’s risk register.
• Review and provide advice on the NCR’s systems, policies and procedures.
• Drive ethical behaviour.
• Monitor, review and advise the Accounting Authority on matters set out in the NCR ARMC
  Charter.
• Perform ad hoc activities as and when requested by the NCR Accounting Authority.

Closing date: 13 July 2023
Suitable persons should send a detailed CV and certified copies of Identity Document, Qualifications
and Certification not older than three (3) months quoting the relevant position name to:
if-recruitment@ncr.org.za Ref: ARMC/06/23
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment. By responding to this advert, you acknowledge that you will be subjected to a security vetting process.

Financial Accountant

Position: Financial Accountant
Paterson Grade: D-Lower
Salary ranges from R405 200 – R769 900 maximum

Requirements:

• The successful candidate must hold a three (3) year Degree or National Diploma with
• specialisation in either Accounting or Financial Management, coupled with five (5) years
• relevant experience in Finance.
• Experience in the public sector as well as auditing experience will serve as an added
  advantage.

Duties:

• Manage the preparation and distribution of management and statutory accounting information.
• Improving and maintaining the systems surrounding all aspects of the budgets, forecasts andbusiness planning.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure that financial statements are prepared in line with the updated and most recent GRAP statements.
• Prepare variance analysis reports to submit to DTI on behalf of the NCR.
• Monitoring of the budget and spending.
• Establish and maintain financial models by performing an analysis of different financial scenarios and recommend effective financial models. This will include the adoption of best practice where possible.
• Prepare the MTEF and ENE reports (Medium Term Expenditure Framework).
• Maintain the general ledger and related documents of the NCR.
• Review and administer all the accounts payables and receivables transactions and timely payment of invoices.
• Review of cashbook, bank reconciliations and petty cash.
• Maintain NCR assets and maintain the asset register in compliance with Treasury regulations.
• Prepare National Treasury Reports (quarterly and annually).

Knowledge:

• Public sector background/ experience in a government agency environment.
• Extensive and practical knowledge of the public sector financial management and supply chain management environment.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Corporate Governance.
• Governance, ethics, and values in Financial Management.
• Knowledge of PFMA and GRAP.
• Knowledge of National Treasury regulations and supply chain management prescripts.
• Operating procedures, accounting policies and reporting standards in relation to all financial aspects of the business.
• Proven record and experience in preparation of annual financial statements in the public sector.
• Ability to work on Caseware will be an added advantage.
• Experience in preparation of Audit Committee reports.

Skills:

• Strategic leadership and management
• Strategic and operational financial management
• Risk and change management
• Project management
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Closing Date: 17 July 2023
The National Credit Regulator is an equal opportunity organisation which offers competitive market related packages.
Suitable persons should send a detailed CV quoting the relevant reference number to: COM-recruitment@ncr.org.za Ref: FFA/07/23
Correspondence will only be entered into with short listed candidates. The National Credit Regulator reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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