This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT
Department of Water and Sanitation
Branch: Infrastructure Management: Central Operations
- Reference number
- 170726/14
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
- Centre
- Pretoria (Central Operations)
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7 in Risk Management/ Internal Auditing/ Accounting/ Cost and Management Accounting/Economics. Three (3) years related experience at supervisory level in Risk Management/ Internal Audit. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s licence. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines, Public Sector Risk Management Framework, COSO ERM Framework, King IV report on corporate governance, anti-fraud and corruption policies. Understanding of criminal and commercial law, labour relations, legislations, policies, and procedures. Analytical, strategic management, financial management, facilitation, investigations, interviewing and people management Computer literacy. Time management. Good communication skills both (verbal and written). Interpersonal, presentations, planning and organizing skills. The candidate must be willing to travel regularly.
Duties
Supervise and Implement Risk Management strategies / policies and systems for the Directorate including Area Offices. Promote risk awareness culture and conduct risk assessment throughout the Directorate through communication and training Programmes. Implement an integrated risk management framework for all aspects of risk across the Directorate. Manage the resources within the Risk Management Unit. Capturing Risk Management information on a Risk Register and on the Departmental Risk Management software. Compile risk reports. Assist management on Risk Management reporting. Conduct risk management training and awareness throughout the Directorate. Facilitate and advise on Risk Management assessment process. Supervise and undertake studies and analysis for identifying risks to establish the internal and external organisation. Supervise employees to ensure an effective risk management service. Monitor and review risk response strategies.
Where to send your application
Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za
Enquiries
Mr Wongalethu Joxo, Tel No: (012) 741 7353
Note
Candidates may be subjected to a skills and knowledge test. Please be advised that the office will transition to a SANWRIA agency.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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