DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: Risk and Ethics Management

Reference number: HO 2026/11/28
Salary: R932 292 per annum, all-inclusive package
Centre: National Head Office
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Recognized National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management/Auditing/Accounting/Economics or relevant qualification. Three to five (3-5) years’ managerial experience at an ASD level in Risk Management and Internal Auditing environment. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s license. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, ISO31000, The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) framework, King III report on corporate governance, labour legislation relevant to the post, anti-fraud, corruption policies and Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of risk management policies and procedures, risk management principles and philosophy. Government financial systems and knowledge of risk management in the public sector. Knowledge of implementing policies. Experience in identifying new risks and rolling out risk methodologies skills. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Presentation skills. People and diversity management. Accountability and ethical conduct. Committed to high level of quality control. Good organizational and communication skills. Good financial management, facilitation, planning, organizing, change and time management skills.

Duties

Manage the implementation of risk register. Monitoring of risk profiles. Risk management committees, national and regional. Enterprise-wide co-ordination. Develop risk management strategy, risk mitigation plan, skills development plan, risk assessment methodologies and techniques. Facilitate the development of generic awareness package, and conduct knowledge reviews through e.g. interviews, survey etc. conduct risk assessments, strategic and operational. Compilation of risk management reports, review the progress given by the branches and region to ascertain level of progress in terms of the risk mitigation. Monitor the implantation of the action plans by the regions and branches. Liaise with the external stakeholders on broader effective risk management strategies, i.e. National Treasury. Coordinate risk management committee at the regions. Coordinate risk management committee at the regions. Development of inputs to be incorporated in the risk management plan. Arrange regional risk management meetings. Provide secretarial function during the regional risk management committee and provide status quo on the risk mitigation plans. Management of performance of information, management of financial and human resources.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 25 October 2026.