DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT

Department of Social Development

Chief Directorate: Chief Risk Office

Reference number: Q1/C/2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.
Centre: HSRC Building, Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

A qualification at NQF level 7, as recognized recognised by SAQA, in Risk Management, including Risk Practitioner Certificate with the Institute for Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA), Plus 3-5 years’ experience at junior management level. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulation. Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development Sector. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act & Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the COSO framework. Knowledge and understanding of the King V Report. Knowledge and understanding of ISO 31000. Knowledge and understanding of Business continuity standard 22301. Knowledge and use of the BarnOwl Risk System. Competencies needed: Policy analysis and development. Business Continuity. Budget planning and monitoring. Service delivery innovation. Project coordination. Financial management. Information and Knowledge management. Communication (verbal and written). Problem solving and change management. People Management and Empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Stakeholder management. Presentation and facilitation. Risk management. Conflict management. Public relations skills. Planning and organizing skills. Computer literacy including Advanced Excel. Monitoring. Report writing. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovation and creativity. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Diplomacy. Independent thinking. Emotional intelligence. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity. Assertiveness.

Duties

Manage the development, review, implementation and monitoring of risk management policy, strategy and plans. Establish Risk Management Committee (RMC) and Sub-Committee (Risk Champions). Manage and Co- ordinate the development and monitoring of implementation of enterprise-wide 142 business continuity plan. Conduct Risk Assessment Workshops and develop Risk Assessment report. Co-ordinate the quarterly risk progress reports from the branches. Manage the risk management system (Barnowl). Manage, and report on the human resources, and performance of the sub-directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts.

Where to send your application

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: Director: Child Rights, Governance, Advocacy and Compliance – e- recruit.CRCAC@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Care Dependency Grants – e-recruit.DDCDG@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Risk Management – e-recruit.DDRM@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: IT Audits – e-recruit.DDITA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Bookkeeping and Payment – e-recruit.DDBP@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Legal Case Assessment and Adjudication – e- recruit.DDLCAA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Information and Knowledge Research – e- recruit.DDIKR@dsd.gov.za; Branch Coordinator – e- recruit.BCCD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Development – e- recruit.ADMESD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Social Relief – e-recruit.ADSR@dsd.gov.za Senior Labour Relations Officer – e-recruit.SLRO@dsd.gov.za Communications Officer – e-recruit.ComOff@dsd.gov.za ` Food Service Aide – e-recruit.FSAide@dsd.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo

Enquiries

Ms A Samaad Tel No: (012) 312-7373/7595

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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