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Deputy Director: Risk Management
Directorate: Risk and Ethics Management
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Deputy Director for Risk Management (two posts, Ref HO 2026/11/28) at National Head Office. Manages risk registers, risk committees and risk reporting. Suits managers with 3-5 years' risk or internal
- Two Deputy Director posts in Risk and Ethics Management, National Head Office, reference HO 2026/11/28.
- Duties include managing the risk register, monitoring risk profiles, and coordinating national and regional risk management committees.
- Also includes developing risk management strategy and mitigation plans, conducting strategic and operational risk assessments, and writing risk reports.
- Must have a recognised National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management, Auditing, Accounting, Economics or a relevant qualification.
- Must have 3-5 years' managerial experience at ASD level in risk management and internal auditing, a valid driver's licence and computer literacy.
- Salary is R932 292 per year, all-inclusive package. The appointment is under the Public Service Act. No closing date is stated; enquiries to Ms NS Khumalo (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni (012) 305 8589.
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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.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 17 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/21: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT REF NO: HO 2026/11/28 (X2 POSTS) Directorate: Risk and Ethics Management SALARY: R932 292 per annum, all-inclusive package CENTRE: National Head Office 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. 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.