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Andiswa Lorraine Mbuli

Risk Officer
RAYTON

Summary

Risk management professional with proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to protect organizational interests. Known for collaborative approach and results-driven mindset, consistently adapting to changing scenarios and fostering team cohesion. Expertise in risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Risk Officer and appointed as the Ethics Officer

National Heritage Council of South Africa
08.2024 - Current
  • Implement and oversee the Risk, Fraud and Ethics Management Strategy and Business plans to ensure that control measures and action plans are in place to address operational, strategic, project risk and fraud and corruption risks.
  • Review and follow up on action plans to ensure compliance with risk strategy and policy.
  • Review, recommend and follow up on management report items from the Auditors to ensure compliance.
  • Compile risk management, ethics and fraud and corruption risks frameworks.
  • Conduct investigations on risks, fraud and corruption reported to the risk management unit.
  • Conduct ethics, fraud and corruption, risk management awareness training.
  • Manage the entity's RWOPS applications and reporting.
  • Manages the department's gift register and reports on gifts received by employees to the PSC.
  • Implement and manage overall risk management process for the entity, which includes identifying, assessing and mitigating operational and strategic across the NHC business units and conducting business continuity management.
  • Preparing risk management and building risk awareness culture.
  • Overall responsible for risk management meetings, risk champions promoting and enforcing risk management culture and heads the risk management unit.
  • Liaise with other departments (PSC and DPSA) for ethics related activities.
  • Ensure compliance with the regulation and prescripts from Treasury, DPSA and PSC.
  • Preparing risk reports for MEXCO, risk management committee, risk and audit committee, social and ethics committee.
  • Member of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa
  • Member of the DPSA ethics forum

Deputy Director Risk Management and Ethics Officer

Department of Military Veterans
03.2020 - 08.2024
  • Implement and oversee the Risk and Ethics Management Strategy and Business plans to ensure that control measures and action plans are in place to address operational, strategic, project risk and fraud and corruption risks.
  • Review and follow up on action plans to ensure compliance with risk strategy and policy.
  • Review, recommend and follow up on management report items from the Auditors to ensure compliance.
  • Compile risk management, ethics and fraud and corruption risks frameworks.
  • Conduct investigations on risks, fraud and corruption reported to the risk management unit.
  • Conduct ethics, fraud and corruption, risk management awareness training.
  • Manage the department's employees' e-disclosures submission and review and submission to the Head of Department as an ethics officer.
  • Manage RWOPS applications and reporting.
  • Manages the department's gift register and reports on gifts received by employees to the PSC.
  • Implement and manage the overall risk management process for the department, which includes the analyzing of financial impact and conducting business continuity management.
  • Preparing risk management and building risk awareness amongst staff by providing training within the department.
  • Overall responsible for risk management meetings, promoting and enforcing risk management culture and heads the risk management unit at the Department of Military Veterans.
  • Liaise with other departments (PSC and DPSA) for ethics related activities.
  • Ensure compliance with the regulation and prescripts from Treasury, DPSA and PSC.
  • Preparing risk reports for internal auditing, MANCO and for the planning unit.
  • Member of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa
  • Member of the DPSA ethics forum
  • Resigned because of a better job offer.

Temporary placement in the office of the Director General

Department of Military Veterans
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Obtaining input from different managers and preparing for meetings, compiling reports and ensure timely submission of Parliamentary enquiries.
  • Respond to enquiries and manage the DG diary. Prepare and make traveling arrangements for the DG.
  • Travel with the DG to official engagements, take minutes and compile reports.
  • Arrangements for stakeholders meeting.
  • Ensure effective reporting/feedback to enquiries and safe keeping of all documents.

10 Signal Unit Officer Commanding

Department of Defence
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Effectively plan, manage, assign and coordinate the day-to-day tasks and activities of the Unit.
  • Ensure confidentiality and reliability of proprietary information and intellectual property.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring and direction on Military Skills and Development Service (MSDS) recruits/youths.
  • Represent the department at the various youth council.
  • Provide leadership for squadron commanders on implementing best practices.
  • Create an enabling environment for the department and management to perform their functions more effectively and efficiently.
  • Manage the relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure development and training of the MSDS members/recruits in the department pertaining military matters.
  • Manage human capital and budget within the 10 Signal Unit.
  • Arrange parental visitation day for the parents to visit their children undergoing training.
  • Render advice to squadron commanders on relevant managerial issues.
  • Ensure constant mission readiness status of members.
  • End user for Projects and Project Risk officer.
  • Chairman of the Regimental Fund.
  • Chairman of the Signal Formation Spouse Forum.
  • Chairman of the Signal Formation Koba-Tlala.
  • Chairman of the Regiments Expenditure Committee.
  • Member of the Signal Formation Risk Committee and responsible for the compiling and submission of risk and compliance feedback.
  • Resigned because of a better job offer.

Essential Support Services Officer in charge

Department of Defence
03.2014 - 07.2018
  • Manage Service Level Agreements with service providers and ensure delivery of services as per agreement.
  • Facilities management and upgrading of building.
  • Project manager for capital projects.
  • Develop and implement facility, environment and burial instructions, in compliance with the standing policies and procedures to keep colleagues abreast of relevant industry, legislative and regulatory changes.
  • Act as a consultant or in an advisory capacity and recommend practical and effective remediation to identified issues and Risks.
  • Evaluate risk management practices to determine whether the organization's IT-related risks are properly managed.
  • Ensure complete management of projects and tasks, including planning, scheduling and implementation, within allocated budgets and quality controls.
  • Bring awareness to help ensure that the appropriate controls are in place to address risks as well as to comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Design, recommend, plan, develop and support implementation of project-specific security solutions to meet tactical and control requirement.
  • Develop Disaster Recovery Plans and Environmental Management Plans.
  • Ensure periodic reviews for audits and risk management are performed across all key facilities and infrastructures.
  • Effective management of Signal Formation cleaners and groundsmens.
  • Commodity manager and advisory to the JSB Expenditure Committee.
  • Assisted with budgeting, handling non-compliance and completing of the risk register.

Budget Manager

Department of Defence
04.2008 - 04.2014
  • Budget control Management and procurement for 14 x Signal Unit in accordance with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and DOD guidelines.
  • Chairs the Regional Expenditure Committee meeting.
  • Ensure that the expenditure on all items is in accordance with approved plans.
  • Monitor the rotation of suppliers.
  • Chairs the Risk Committee meetings.
  • Management of subordinates.
  • Recommend risk management interventions and actions to the Officer Commanding.
  • Investigate financial misconduct, non-compliance and fraudulent activities.
  • Monitor all the directorate expenditure and update the expenditure plan weekly according to the SANDF strategy.
  • Liaise with Department of Defence training section to ensure that it is ongoing. training is being done for Signal Unit's budget managers.
  • Ensure that the reallocation of funds is only approved based on changes in the Defence or the department's strategy, design, structure, business plan, tasks, function, activities and priorities.
  • Ensure that pre-closed audit matters of the directorates are identified and correct.
  • Ensure reports measuring expenditure against the approval business plan and budget allocation are drafted, captured on Financial Management System and submitted of the department head.
  • Ensuring safekeeping of all records related to finance and costing relating to unforeseen and unplanned expenditure Ensure that the education, training and development about Budget, Risk management and compliance forms part of culture within the financial division.
  • Continuously update to Officer Commanding on all projects, operations and procurement.
  • Manage and handle all non-compliance and deviations.
  • Overseeing the Regiment risk management process and submitting of monthly risk report and updated risk register.
  • Directly responsible for the implementation and compliance of the Finance Governance Policy Framework.
  • Facilitate the development and maintenance of budgeting, compliance and risk management instruction, policies, processes and standards and guidelines based on knowledge of best practices and compliance requirements.
  • Ensure instructions and guidelines are reviewed and updated regularly.
  • Directly responsible for procedures and controls to ensure compliance with applicable Finance policies and relevant regulatory and legal framework for the 2 Signal Regiment.
  • Responsible for Finance Risk Management and Risk Monitoring.
  • Design and implement effective financial management controls.
  • Review and implement Finance processes in accordance with the adopted Finance management framework.
  • Monitor and Conduct process compliance assessments (e.g. access control, daily/weekly/monthly check lists).
  • Establish and oversee formal risk analysis and self-assessments program for various processes.
  • Liaise with other teams, i.e. Internal/External Audit; Corporate Governance & Legal, to support the respective Finance-related audits.
  • Manage and track outstanding Finance remediation items in the risk management system to ensure timely completion.
  • Own overall risk management programs, training and facilitation of financial risks, ensuring a high level of compliance for all risks entities associated with Finance services and capabilities.
  • Promoted to another Unit.

Second in Command

South African National Defence Force
02.2003 - 02.2008
  • Responsibilities: Culture and ongoing clients/customer focused culture to ensure service quality is achieved and maintained.
  • To enhance the department's image in the community through networking and maintaining a high profile.
  • Implement and monitor performance measurement for subordinates.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of service provider and determine resource/support requirements for the Unit.
  • Management of both short term and medium framework budget.
  • Work hand in hand with both internal and external auditors to ensure that all audits' reports are executed on time.
  • Completing planned and ad-hoc assignments efficiently, economically and in a timely manner.
  • Evaluate information processing systems to determine their efficiency, accuracy, and completeness.
  • Promotion.

Signal Troop Commander

South African National Defence Force
01.2000 - 12.2003
  • Responsible for the provision of Signal support to the Infantry unit.
  • Accepted for studies at state expense.

11 Squadron Commander

South African National Defence Force
01.1999 - 12.2000
  • Squadron Commander.
  • Effective management of the Squadron.
  • Career Growth.

Education

Grade 12 -

Cape Town High School
01.1996

MBA - Business Administration

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Post Graduate Diploma - Risk Management

University of South Africa
01.2021

BA Honors Degree - Psychology

University of South Africa
01.2020

BA Honors Degree - Military Management

University of Stellenbosch
01.2007

Bachelor's degree - Human and Organization Development

University of Stellenbosch
01.2005

Skills

    Risk analysis reporting

    Regulatory sanctions evaluation

    Monitoring key risk metrics

    Enterprise risk management

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 7702010453086
  • Disability: None
  • Ethnicity: African
  • ID Number: 7702010453086
  • Date of Birth: 01 February 1977
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 8
  • Marital Status: Divorced

Educational Background

Cape Town High School, Grade 12, 1996, University of South Africa, Post Graduate Diploma in Risk Management, 2021, University of South Africa, BA Honors Degree: Psychology, 2020, University of Stellenbosch (Faculty of Military Science), BA Honors Degree: Military Management, 2007, University of Stellenbosch (Faculty of Military Science), Bachelor's degree in human and Organization Development, 2005, University of Johannesburg, Masters in business administration (final year outstanding 4 modules), Fachs, NQ5 in Business Impact Analysis, 2021 (Awaiting certificate), School of Government, Ethics in Public Service, 2021, School of Government, Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme, 2021, Regenesys, NQF5 Policy Analysis and Management, 2020, University of Stellenbosch, USB Executive Development Risk Management Principles & Practices, 2020, Department of Defence Financial Management Division, Introduction to Finance, 2013, Department of Defence Financial Management Division, Supplier Payments, 2011, Public Management Leadership and Management Academy, Supply Chain Management, 2011, SITA, Invoice Administration, 2011, University of Pretoria, Project Management, 2011, Pro-Active College, Financial Administration and Management, 2008

References

  • Mrs. Irene Mpolweni, Dept of Military Veterans, 063 251 9265, Former Department of Military Veterans Director General
  • Ms. Palesa Kadi, National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC), 079 490 0683, p.kadi@nhc.org.za, Executive Manager
  • Advocate Colleen Weapond, Dept of Military Veterans, 073 867 6009, jc.weapond73@gmail.com, Former DMV Risk Management Committee Chairperson
  • Dr. N. Gwala, Dept of Military Veterans, 084 343 9954, N.Gwala@dmv.gov.za, Director Policy
  • Doctor M. Khumalo, Dept of Military Veterans, 063 1486 190, DMV Director of heritage & burial
  • Mr S. Siyengo, Dept of Military Veterans, 071 855 8839, DMV Executive

Timeline

Risk Officer and appointed as the Ethics Officer

National Heritage Council of South Africa
08.2024 - Current

Temporary placement in the office of the Director General

Department of Military Veterans
04.2022 - 03.2023

Deputy Director Risk Management and Ethics Officer

Department of Military Veterans
03.2020 - 08.2024

10 Signal Unit Officer Commanding

Department of Defence
08.2018 - 02.2020

Essential Support Services Officer in charge

Department of Defence
03.2014 - 07.2018

Budget Manager

Department of Defence
04.2008 - 04.2014

Second in Command

South African National Defence Force
02.2003 - 02.2008

MBA - Business Administration

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Signal Troop Commander

South African National Defence Force
01.2000 - 12.2003

11 Squadron Commander

South African National Defence Force
01.1999 - 12.2000

Post Graduate Diploma - Risk Management

University of South Africa

BA Honors Degree - Psychology

University of South Africa

BA Honors Degree - Military Management

University of Stellenbosch

Bachelor's degree - Human and Organization Development

University of Stellenbosch

Grade 12 -

Cape Town High School

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