ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT

Provincial Treasury

Directorate: Enterprise Risk Management

Reference number: LPT/15
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Head Office - Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 29 of 2026

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Requirements

NQF level 7 qualification in Risk Management or related field as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) years’ functional experience at supervisory level / Senior /Risk Officer/ Senior / Risk Practitioner within Risk Management. Valid vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of variety of work ranges and procedures such as: Planning & Organising. Public Administration knowledge and experience. Risk Management and Audit knowledge and experience. Effective presentation and reporting skills. Research / analysing. Ability to operate computer. Ability to interpret and apply policy. Problem solving. Analytical and innovative thinking. Research. Report writing and workshop presentation and facilitation. Ability to operate Risk Management Software. Organising. Project Management. Conflict Management.

Duties

Assist with the development and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management strategy. Assist the Deputy Director to initiate, coordinate and implement an Enterprise Risk Management Strategy and plan within the department. Initiate and implement an Enterprise Risk Management strategy and plan within the department. Ensure implementation appropriate risk responses. Implement the Risk Register for the department. Implement education and awareness on risk management within the department. Examine prompt implementation of the developed risk responses to remedy any significant weaknesses. Examine the effectiveness of risk management within the department. Integrate Risk Management with all management activities at all levels. Implement functioning of Risk Committee’s for the branches. Identifying of risks on an ongoing basis. Assist the Deputy Director to advise executive management on the alignment of the departmental strategy and budget to provincial and national objectives. Assist branches within the department in managing their risks. Continuously monitor and review risks and controls to cater for internal and external changes. Provide guidelines on risk management methodology and reporting channels. Apply the responsibility of physical management of risks at the most appropriate level as well as accountability for achieving positive results. Assess compliance with related Risk Management matters as contained in the applicable Legislation. Assist in conducting yearly risk assessments according to the PFMA.

Where to send your application

Applicants may apply through the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za or Applicants should be submitted to: Director: Human Resource Management, Private Bag X 9486, Polokwane, 0700 OR Hand delivered to: ISMINI Towers Building, Office No. GOO2 (Ground Floor) Registry, 46 Hans van Ransburg Street, Polokwane, 0700. All General enquiries should be directed to Mesdames, Kotze Elizba, Chaka Pearl, Kgadima Conny, Moremi Hilda & Mr. Nduli J.S. Tel No: (015) 298 7000.

Enquiries

Mesdames Elizba Kotze / B.P. Chaka / Conny Kgadima / K.H. Moremi / Mr. J.S. Nduli Tel No: (015) 298 7000

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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