This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SENIOR RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Department of Higher Education and Training

Reference number: UMF50/08/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08), plus benefits as applicable in the Public Sector
Centre: Central Office
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

Recognised National Diploma (NQF 6) in Risk Management / Internal Audit or equivalent qualification. 3-5 years’ experience in Risk fraud, Ethics and integrity Management or related field. Knowledge of relevant prescripts, legislation and regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the Risk Fraud, Ethics and Integrity Management environment. Skills: Planning and organising, Financial management, Report writing, Communication and interpersonal, Problem Solving, Computer literacy, Analytical, Client Oriented, Project Management, Team Leadership and people management. Values and Attributes: Client service focus, Integrity, Committed, Proactive and loyal.

Duties

Ensure overall supervision and facilitate the provision of risk management services. Ensure overall supervision and facilitate the provision of the fraud and anticorruption services. Ensure overall supervision and facilitate the provision of ethics and integrity management services. Ensure overall supervision and facilitate risk, fraud and integrity management awareness and training. Supervise human, physical and financial resources.

Where to send your application

All applications should be emailed to the specified email address. Email: Applications@umfolozi.edu.za The name of the post and reference number must be indicated in the email subject line. Applications should be sent as one PDF document, without any qualifications. No Faxed applications will be accepted. Applications that do not comply with the above specifications will be disqualified.

Enquiries

Ms NA Sibiya Tel No: (035) 902 9501

Note

A fully completed new Z83 form (in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents must not be included in the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications on the day of the interview. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. A separate application must be submitted for each post that you are applying for. Late applications (received after closing date and time) and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability). The Employer reserves the right not to make an appointment. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills test. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a qualifications and citizen verification; criminal record and financial/asset record checks. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applicants who have not been invited for an interview within 60 days of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 September 2026.

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