ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Reference number: DSAC 2026/13
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Head Office (Polokwane)
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 10 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Risk Management/Auditing, Public Management /Administration or related field. A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in risk management environment at salary level 7/8. A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills: Sounds working knowledge of the legislative requirements relating to ERM. Good understanding of integrated Risk Management principles and practices. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Understanding of ISO 22301 and ISO 22313 Frameworks. Knowledge of good practice guidance on business continuity management. Knowledge of Treasury Regulations. Understanding Public Service Regulations. Good communication skills (written and spoken). Good computer literacy and use of standard packages. Research and project management skills. Ability to liaise with and coordinate stakeholder engagements. Knowledge of policy development, analysis and implementation. Organisational, planning and co-ordination skills. Facilitation and presentation skills. Management and Organisational skills. Negotiation and consultation skills.

Duties

Coordinating and providing technical and administrative support on corporate governance, departmental enterprise risk management, developing and monitoring the implementation of the Business Continuity Plan. Developing and reviewing framework for Enterprise Risk Management. Benchmarking with the best practices in Risk Management to review the Risk Management Frameworks. Implementing the reviewed Risk Management Framework. Developing the risk appetite and tolerance framework and implementation thereof. Facilitating the development of the departmental Combined Assurance Plan. Coordinate and Provide secretariat services to the Risk Management Committee (RMC). Coordinate and provide secretarial services to the Business Continuity Management Committee. Coordinate the facilitation of the departmental risk identification and assessment workshops including events and departmental sisters. Capturing and updating risk management reports into the Barnow System.

Enquiries

Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284 4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.

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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