Employment
Candidates can submit their CV in confidence, quoting the relevant reference number to: The Co-ordinator
The Working Earth
Fax : 0866 963 074
E-mail : cv@theworkingearth.com
Cosing date: 2 June 2008
Legal Advisor/Senior Legal Advisor
Reporting directly to the CEO, the incumbent will take responsibility for providingkey strategic legal advice, interpretation of law and assisting in decisions on legalaction. Candidates must have a law degree and an LLB with at least 5 years’ postqualifying experience. Admission as an attorney or advocate will be an advantage.Experience in banking/financial services, a prosecution or enforcement agency orin a law firm is essential. Ref. No. NCR01
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Senior Prosecutor
The incumbent will take responsibility for developing terms of reference forinvestigations and oversee investigations by external investigators, internal inspectorsand take subsequent enforcement action. Additional areas of responsibility willinclude presenting cases at Tribunal hearings, overseeing and guiding prosecutorsand legal advisers in respect to enforcement issues, and interacting with externalcounsel. Ideal candidates will have a 4-year legal degree with at least 5 years’ relevantexperience, some of which must have been involved in litigation in an investigationsfirm, regulatory agency, the credit industry or at a law firm. Admission as an advocateor attorney will be an advantage. Ref. No. NCR02
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Complaints Manager
The incumbent will take responsibility for the Complaints Department, managethe complaints process and ensure compliance with the National Credit Act, theUsury Act and the Credit Agreement or Exemption Notice. Candidates must havea relevant 3-year tertiary qualification with at least 7 years’ relevant experience,ideally in a banking and financial services or complaints function. Ref. No. NCR03
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Manager: Human Resources
The incumbent will take responsibility for the entire HR function within the NCR.This will include the implementation and evaluation of HRM strategies and policiesto ensure that they are aligned with the corporate strategic framework of the NCR.This challenging position requires an individual with a relevant B degree andextensive HR experience, with at least 5 years having been in an HR managementrole. Ref. No. NCR04
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Financial Controller
The incumbent will report to the CFO and will be responsible for the day-to-daymanagement of the finance department and will ensure compliance with the IRFS,GAAP and GRAP. Candidates must have a 3-year Bachelor’s degree in Accountingand Financial Management with experience in the public sector, knowledge of IRFSand strong managerial experience within the past 5 years. Possession of a CTA willbe an advantage. Ref. No. NCR05
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Media Liaison Officer
The successful candidate will respond to media enquiries in respect of the NationalCredit Act and will disseminate information about the work of NCR, manage internaland external communications, and media liaison. The candidate will be responsiblefor implementing a public relations strategy. The ideal candidate will have a relevant3-year tertiary qualification, have experience in public relations and communication,and have good report writing skills. A degree in law will be an advantage.Ref. No. NCR06
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Prosecutor
Areas of involvement will include developing terms of reference for investigations,conducting investigations, assessing investigation reports and advising onenforcement action, presenting cases at Tribunal and/or courts and providingguidance to inspectors/investigators. The incumbent will have a 4-year legal degreecomplemented with at least 3 years’ relevant experience, some of which musthave been involved in litigation in an investigations firm, regulatory agency, thecredit industry or at a law firm. Ref. No. NCR07
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Compliance Analyst: Registrations
The key focus will be to analyse compliance returns, assurance engagement reportsand annual financial statements of banks and other credit providers in order toidentify potential areas of non-compliance. This will include producing terms ofreference for investigations, and regular monitoring of compliance matters, marketingmaterial, loan agreements as well as development guidelines and relevant policies.Candidates must have a relevant 3 or 4-year tertiary qualification in Accounting,Auditing and /or Law with at least 3 years’ relevant experience. Auditing experienceis desirable. Ref. No. NCR08
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Supervisor: Debt Counselling Support Systems
The incumbent will take responsibility for the following: drafting relevant policies,procedures and service level agreements; monitoring service level agreementsentered into with services providers; providing support and information packs tonewly registered Debt Counsellors; processing Debt Counsellors’ applications forregistration to access NCR fund for low-income consumers, handling disputesbetween Debt Counsellors and Payment Distribution Agencies as well as FeeManagement Agencies; liaising with Fee Management Agencies regarding claimsfrom Debt Counsellors. Applicants must have a relevant Bachelor’s degree, at least5 years’ working experience of which 3 years should be at supervisory level. Projectmanagement experience, as well as knowledge of the National Credit RegulatoryFramework would be an advantage. Ref. No. NCR09
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Auditor: Debt Review Programme
The incumbent will provide advice on specific credit issues inclusive of, but notlimited to, the National Credit Act and related legislation, undertake legal risk detection and assessment, and conduct research and render advice on policymatters. The ideal candidate will have a BCom Law degree with at least 3 years’post qualifying experience, ideally in banking/financial services, a prosecution orenforcement agency or in a law firm. Ref. No. NCR10
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Senior HR Officer
The incumbent will take full responsibility of the payroll function, includingadministration of benefits and ensuring efficient HR service delivery. Candidatesmust have a 3-year diploma in Human Resources with at least 4 years experienceas an HR generalist and a strong payroll background. Ref. No. NCR11
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Debt CounsellingMonitoring Officer (x2)
The incumbents will be responsible for supporting, monitoring and evaluatingdebt counselling services provided to consumers. The key focus will be to resolvecomplaints received from consumers related to debt counsellors and paymentdistribution agencies. Candidates must hold a relevant degree or diploma in Lawor Commerce and have at least 3 years’ relevant experience. Ref. No. NCR12
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Consumer Education Officer
The successful candidate will facilitate workshops with consumers or consumerrepresentatives (e.g. shop stewards, employees etc) to educate and create awarenessof consumer rights in the National Credit Act as well as the function of the NationalCredit Regulator. Ideal candidates will have a relevant 3-year tertiary qualificationwith at least 2 years’ relevant experience, ideally in consumer education.Ref. No. NCR13
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Inspector
The incumbent will develop terms of reference for investigations, oversee andassist in investigations by external investigators, lead evidence in Tribunal hearingsand/or courts, conduct investigations, obtain affidavits and evidence to presentto the Tribunal and/or courts, apply for search warrants and write reports. Candidatesmust have a relevant 3-year tertiary qualification or alternatively have in excessof 3 years relevant experience. Experience in an investigations firm, regulatoryagency, the credit industry or law firms is essential, while a proven track record ofdealing with conflict will be advantageous. Ref. No. NCR14
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Junior Bookkeeper
The purpose of this position is to perform complex bookkeeping and clerical workinvolving the creation and maintenance of official NCR records, with the primaryresponsibility being the management of accounts payable function in compliancewith PFMA. The incumbent will also be require to perform the following:Management of receipt, approval and accurate processing of invoices, preparationof payment via EFT and where necessary manual cheques, ensuring propermaintenance of accounts payable subsidiary ledger and general ledger, allocationand recording of fixed assets, general ledger and bank reconciliations etc. Candidatesmust have a BCom degree or 3-year Diploma in Accounting with a minimum of3 years relevant working experience. Ref. No. NCR15
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Credit Information Analyst
The successful candidate will perform assessments of registered credit bureaus,ensure adherence to significant regulatory compliance to the National Credit Act.Also to provide timeous and proper reporting on the Credit Information marketthrough statistical analysis. The candidate must have a 3 year BCom degree majoringin Economics or Statistics and at least 5 years’ relevant experience.Ref. No. NCR16
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Complaints Investigations Officer
The incumbent will develop terms of reference for investigations, gather relevantinformation, and conduct investigations. Candidates must have a relevant 3-yeartertiary qualification with at least 3 years’ experience working in litigation in aninvestigations firm, regulatory agency or at a law firm. Ref. No. NCR17
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Registration Officer
The successful candidate will assess applications from debt counsellors forregistration with the NCR. This will include making recommendations forregistration/refusal/cancellation to the MRC, handling queries from applicants andmonitoring compliance with the conditions of registration and the NCA. Candidatemust hold a relevant degree or equivalent and have a minimum of 2 years relevantworking experience. Ref. No. NCR18
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Personal Assistant:In the Executive Office
The incumbent will render both administrative and secretarial support to theExecutive Office (CEO and COO) as well as manage and co-ordinate all activitiesin the office. Candidates must have a tertiary qualification and at least 3 yearsexperience as a Personal Assistant with members of senior management. A goodcommand in English, the ability to work independently and good interpersonaland communication skills are essential. Experience in a legal or regulatorybackground will be an advantage. Ref.No. NCR19
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