ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Component: Enterprise-Wide Risk Enterprise

Reference number: S.4/3/6/13
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Head Office – Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12/Matric, a qualification at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA in Auditing, Finance and Risk Management. 3 years at Supervisory level / Risk Officer/ Risk Practitioner of which 5 years’ experience must be Risk Management. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Knowledge And Skills: Enterprise Risk Management frameworks. Risk assessment methodologies. Business Continuity Management. Combined Assurance processes. Public financial management environment. Government reporting frameworks. Risk identification and analysis. Risk monitoring and evaluation. Report writing. Stakeholder engagement. Presentation skills. Governance and compliance monitoring. Policy implementation. Problem-solving abilities. Communication skills. Computer literacy. Microsoft Office proficiency. Strategic thinking. Planning and organisational skills.

Duties

Supervise and conduct risk assessment in the Department: Implement risk management activities in accordance with the approved Risk Management Framework. Support the development and implementation of risk management policies and strategies. Conduct departmental risk assessments and identify emerging risks. Maintain risk registers and monitor risk response plans and evaluate mitigation measures. Participate in the implementation of the Department’s Combined Assurance Plan. Provide risk management awareness campaigns: Develop an approved annual Risk Management Awareness Campaign Plan/schedule. Conduct awareness sessions and consultations with management and risk champions. Facilitate induction awareness sessions for newly appointed employees on risk management responsibilities. Develop and circulate awareness materials such as posters, brochures, presentations and emails. Provide Business Continuity Services: Assist with Business Continuity Management Programme implementation. Conduct a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for critical business processes within the department. Conduct simulation exercises and desktop testing of Business Continuity Plans. Coordinate awareness campaigns on emergency preparedness and service continuity. Engage ICT and facilities management on system recovery and infrastructure readiness. Assess departmental readiness for potential disruptions and emergencies. Facilitate lessons-learned sessions from incidents, tests and simulations conducted. Render secretariat duties to the Business Continuity Management Committee. Establish and maintain good relation with relevant Risk Planning and Management stakeholders: Attend departmental management meetings, governance committees and stakeholder forums to provide risk management inputs. Liaise with other units about identified high risk areas. Develop recommendations for improvement of risk management practices. Maintain continuous communication with programme managers, risk champions, and senior management regarding risk management matters. Prepare presentations, briefing notes, and reports for management and stakeholder engagements on risk management matters. Promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability across the department through continuous stakeholder interaction. Provide resources (human, financial & physical): Supervise and support subordinates on daily administrative and operational activities. Allocate duties and monitor workload distribution within the section to ensure effective utilisation of staff. Promote teamwork, discipline and effective communication within the unit. Identify staff capacity gaps and recommend relevant training and development interventions. Monitor staff attendance, leave management, and timely submission of timesheets. Facilitate performance management processes, including performance agreements and quarterly reviews. Monitor the utilisation of allocated funds to ensure value of money. Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements within the office environment.

Enquiries

Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.

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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