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Deputy Director: Risk and Compliance ManagementHead Office (Mbombela)
Directorate: Risk and Compliance Management
Closes Friday 27 November 2026
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Senior management post leading risk management, compliance, anti-corruption and integrity work in a provincial department. Suits people with a relevant degree or advanced diploma and at least 3 years
- Main duties: develop risk management strategies, identify and evaluate risks, and manage business continuity and anti-corruption plans.
- Also investigates possible fraud and corruption, renders integrity management services, and coordinates responses to SCOPA and other oversight bodies.
- Must-have: Grade 12 plus an Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree at NQF Level 7 in Accounting, Risk Management, Auditing or Internal Auditing/Control.
- Must-have experience: at least 3 years in a risk management environment at junior management level, plus a valid driver's licence.
- Based at Head Office in Mbombela.
- Salary is R932 292 per year (Level 11), an all-inclusive MMS package. Reference number 2026/COGHSTA/23. No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised Advance Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Accounting, Risk Management, Auditing or Internal Auditing/ Control as major subjects.
- Practical experience in risk management or internal auditing.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience obtained within Risk Management environment at junior management level.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Skills and Competencies:
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations.
- Decision making.
- Policy and guidelines development.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Planning and organising.
- Knowledge of relevant legislations applicable to risk management.
- Knowledge of risk management processes and techniques.
- Proficient Computer Literacy.
Duties
- Develop risk management strategies and guidelines.
- Identify and evaluate risks in the Department.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of mitigation strategies.
- Develop and manage business continuity management plan.
- Develop and implement anti-corruption plan.
- Investigate possible instances of fraud and corruption.
- Render integrity management services.
- Facilitate financial disclosure and maintenance of gift register.
- Coordinate and manage the investigation of possible instances of fraud and corruption.
- Render integrity management services.
- Facilitate the process of risk identification, assessment and development of response strategies.
- Coordinate Scopa and other oversight bodies’ responses.
- Communicate the Department’s Risk Management Plans to all stakeholders in the department and monitor its implementation.
- Facilitate orientation and training for the Risk Management Committee and Risk Champions.
- Report the risk intelligence to the Accounting Officer, Management, Risk Management Committee and Audit Committee.
- Management of human and financial resources.
How to apply
Applications must only be submitted online through the Provincial e- Recruitment Portal at: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za. Applicants are required to register and create a profile on the system before submitting their applications.
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Enquiries
Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104
Notes from the department
- Applications must only be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new signed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
- Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
- Criminal records check;
- Citizenship check;
- Credit worthiness check;
- Previous employment (reference checks);
- Qualification verification.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
- One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate suitability based on the post technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- Selection Panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three SMS and MMS candidates will undergo Psychometric Assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
- Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
- All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
- Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 150 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/213: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT REF NO: 2026/COGHSTA/23 Directorate: Risk and Compliance Management SALARY: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive MMS remuneration package) CENTRE: Head Office (Mbombela) REQUIREMENTS: A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised Advance Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 in Accounting, Risk Management, Auditing or Internal Auditing/ Control as major subjects. Practical experience in risk management or internal auditing. A minimum of 3 years’ experience obtained within Risk Management environment at junior management level. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Report writing and presentation skills. Sound analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations. Decision making. Policy and guidelines development. Ability to work under pressure. Planning and organising. Knowledge of relevant legislations applicable to risk management. Knowledge of risk management processes and techniques. Proficient Computer Literacy. DUTIES: Develop risk management strategies and guidelines. Identify and evaluate risks in the Department. Facilitate the development and implementation of mitigation strategies. Develop and manage business continuity management plan. Develop and implement anti-corruption plan. Investigate possible instances of fraud and corruption. Render integrity management services. Facilitate financial disclosure and maintenance of gift register. Coordinate and manage the investigation of possible instances of fraud and corruption. Render integrity management services. Facilitate the process of risk identification, assessment and development of response strategies. Coordinate Scopa and other oversight bodies’ responses. Communicate the Department’s Risk Management Plans to all stakeholders in the department and monitor its implementation. Facilitate orientation and training for the Risk Management Committee and Risk Champions. Report the risk intelligence to the Accounting Officer, Management, Risk Management Committee and Audit Committee. Management of human and financial resources. ENQUIRIES: Mr PP Mokwena (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6225, Ms. NI Mashego (HRM &D) Tel No: (013) 766 6543, Mr. LJ Simelane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6888, Ms. AY Mbuyane (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 9953 and Mr. PM Nthali (Technical Support) Tel No: (013) 766 6104