DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Reference number: REFS/056311
Salary: R932 292 per annum, all-inclusive remuneration package
Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Risk Management or related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years of experience of which 3 years must be at supervisory level (ASD). A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Public Service Act and Regulations and relevant legislation. Knowledge of anti-corruption initiatives and Professional Ethics Infrastructure. Knowledge of ethics auditing and ethics legal frameworks. Skills: Computer literacy, problem solving and analysis, planning and organizing, report writing, communication.

Duties

Manage, implement, review and improve the risk management framework. Undertake studies and analysis to identify risks to establish the internal and external organization context. Manage, facilitate and advise on the risk management assessment process. Manage, monitor and review the identified risk response activities. Compile risk profile (ensure that the risk register is maintained). Compile reports as required. Facilitate the institutionalization risk management. Ensure that risk management philosophy and culture is embedded in the organization. Manage and undertake capacity development (inform, guide and advise employees on risk management matters). Manage the Sub Directorate: Risk Management. Maintenance of discipline. Deputy Director Risk Management. Management of performance and Development. Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions. Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required. Develop implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transversal task teams as required. Procurement and asset management for the sub directorate. Planning and allocating work Quality control of work delivered by employees. Functional technical advice and guidance.

Where to send your application

To apply for the below positions, please submit your application online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za or send an email @ GDENVrecruitment@gauteng.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo; Tel: 072 788 2364

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 8 September 2026.

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