ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

Department of Agriculture

Directorate: Compliance Management Services

Reference number: 3/3/1/53/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Internal Auditing / Financial Management / Law / Risk Management. Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience working in compliance management. Job related knowledge: knowledge of corporate governance issues, Compliance management, public service environment, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury Regulations. Relevant legislation and regulations, norms and standards. Job related skills: Dynamic leadership skills, Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, Project management skills, Communications skills (verbal and written), Presentation and Facilitation skills. Problem solving and analysis. Extended working hours and ability to work under pressure. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Implement a compliance management strategy. Implement compliance management process which includes compliance identification, compliance risk assessment, compliance risk management and reporting. Develop a training strategy and train employees in the Department on compliance awareness. Update the Departmental Compliance universe on an on-going basis. Provide assistance in compiling the annual compliance management implementation plan. Participate in committees that serve as advisory bodies in the area of compliance risk management. Provide assistance in all compliance report coordination and assist in any compliance related information required by Risk and Compliance Committee. Align compliance checklist with strategic and operational plans on an on-going basis. Identify strategic and operational plans of the Department in order to understand the Departmental business for the purpose of identifying regulatory requirements. Conduct compliance assessments in the department according to procedure. Conduct compliance monitoring in accordance with developed compliance monitoring tools and techniques. Communicate best practice methodologies and standards for compliance functionality. Research on what are the best compliance practice methodologies and contribute in improving the Departmental compliance management methodology.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ADCMrecruit53@nda.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr M Setati at 071 878 9179

Note

EE Target: African Male and Persons with disability.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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