DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT

Branch: Office of the Head of Department (Internal Risk Management)

Reference number: REFS/056180
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Johannesburg
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

NQF level 7 Qualification in Risk Management / Auditing / Commerce / Accounting or Finance. 5 years’ relevant experience at middle/senior management level. Registered Government Auditor (RGA) Qualification, CIA/CCSA/ CFE/ CA(SA) will be an added advantage. Knowledge of generic competencies required: General GPG business. Government regulations, policies, and procedures. General government sector and organisational structure. Knowledge of technical competencies required: Knowledge of key risk management concepts, framework, and good practices. Knowledge of the PFMA Act and King 2. Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles. Knowledge of managerial competencies required: Business Acumen. Customer Management. Innovative Continuous Improvement. Decision Making. Problem Solving. Skills required: Communications skill. Computer literacy. Interpersonal skills. Analytical, Report writing, Leadership, Strategic, Planning, and Organisation. Attributes required: Be able to work under pressure. Enable Diversity awareness. Inspire innovation within the organisation. Encourage teamwork. Should be cost conscious. Inspire to be Quality Oriented. Nyukela Pre-entry certificate must be submitted prior to appointment.

Duties

Oversee the development and management of the implementation of risk management strategies: Manage the development of risk management control and systems. Manage the analysis of data to detect non-compliance with departmental policies and regulations. Report to management, audit results and recommend changes in operational and financial activities. Manage the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of risk assessment responses strategies. Continually monitor and evaluate existing framework, risk plan, contingency plans strategies and procedure manuals and identify risk. Monitor the implementation of action of plan to ensure risk mitigation efforts are proceeding as required. Consolidate and compile report on compliance with risk regulatory requirements. Provide strategic risk reports to HOD, Executive Management and Audit Committee. Influence executive decision-making on risk exposure. Manage and facilitate the capacity building on departmental staff on risk management: Provide strategic advisory services to Executive Management on risk and compliance matters. Manage the identification of the of training needs for risk management. Oversee the development of the departmental risk competence, evaluation mechanisms, methodologies and awareness programmes across the department. Provide advice on ad hoc risk matters. Monitor and evaluate the adequacy internal control framework in addressing risk mitigation within the department. Manage the adequacy implementation of actions plans in areas highlighted in audit report within the departmental business units. Facilitate the appointment of risk management committee members. Manage the development of Organisational risk, policies, procedures, strategies, risk plans and framework: Ensure integration of risk management into strategic planning, budgeting and performance management processes. Develop and review risk management framework, risk plan, strategy and procedure manuals. Oversee the implementation and maintenance of risk management framework, strategies, procedure manuals and business continuity plan strategies. Oversee the identification and analysis of potential deficiencies and risks within the department. Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness and efficiency of the risk management framework and best practices. Continually improve/review risk management framework, strategy, procedure manuals and business continuity plan. Ensure the implementation of the recommendations of enhancement improvement plan/action plans. Ensure compliance with provincial risk management framework. Coordinate the development and monitoring of implementation of Business Continuity plan: Ensure the business impact analysis reports for the individual business units are revised. Revise the business continuity plans as and when the need arises. Develop a business continuity strategy. Establish a business continuity steering committee. Work closely with Occupational Health and Safety unit to ensure that an emergency plan is in developed and implemented. Manage the management of data protection and POPIA compliance risks. Manage the oversight of ICT systems and digital service continuity risks. Manage enterprise-wide digital transformation risks across GPG. Table risk and audit reports to all Executive management and Oversight committees. Provide executive-level assurance on audit findings. Advise on governance and performance implications. Oversee implementation of internal and external audit recommendations: Engage with internal and external auditors. Participate in audit steering committees both internal and external in consultation with stakeholders. Monitor implementation of the action plans to address audit findings for both internal and external. Provide assurance to internal and external auditors on the implementation of action plans. Provide Extended Senior Management Team (ESMT), Executive Management Team (EMT), Risk Management Committee (RMC) and Audit Committee (AC) with feedback on target dates not met and implications for department. Manage the provision of Strategic Governance and Advisory: Advise HOD and Executive Management on enterprise risk exposure. Engage with oversight bodies (AGSA, OTP, GAS, Treasury and Provincial Audit Committee). Provide input into strategic decision-making. Manage resources (human, financial): Build and lead a high-performing team by providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Set clear goals and performance expectations for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages teamwork and continuous learning. Manage all resources, including budget, in terms of the PFMA. Manage and promote the maintenance of discipline within the directorate. Manage leave in the business unit.

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. Portia Makotwane at 066 297 1488

Note

Quoting the relevant reference number applications must be submitted on the New Z.83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Applications with the Old Z.83 form will not be considered. A New Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed by the applicant. A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications obtained and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources and will be subjected to verification by the South African Qualifications Authority. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must also provide an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at own expense. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered further. Due to the anticipated large volume of responses, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. After the pre-entry assessments, an oral interview will be conducted. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). By responding to the advertisement, applicants consent to the collection, processing and storing of their Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Act No. 4 of 2013. Candidates will therefore be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct the verifications. Information will be used for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent, unless required by law. All applicants must declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and must disclose membership on Boards and directorships associated with. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The submitted CVs will be destroyed as legislated in the National Archives Act. In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information only for audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide the requested information will result in your application not being considered further. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post(s). The successful candidate must disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign an employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty. A Performance Agreement must be concluded and signed within three months from the date of assumption of duty.

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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