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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT

Department of Environment · Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing date
18 September 2026
Reference
REFS/056311
Salary band
R 932 292
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 4 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Environment Location: Johannesburg (Head Office) Salary: R932 292 per annum, all -inclusive remuneration package Requirements: Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Risk Management or related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years of experience of which 3 years must be at supervisory level (ASD). A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Public Service Act and Regulations and relevant legislation. Knowledge of anti-corruption initiatives and Professional Ethics Infrastructure. Knowledge of ethics auditing and ethics legal frameworks. Skills: Computer literacy, problem solving and analysis, planning and organizing, report writing, communication. Duties: Manage, implement, review and improve the risk management framework. Undertake studies and analysis to identify risks to establish8 the internal and external organization context. Manage, facilitate and advise on the risk management assessment process. Manage, monitor and review the identified risk response activities. Compile risk profile (ensure that the risk register is maintained). Compile reports as required. Facilitate the institutionalization risk management. Ensure that risk management philosophy and culture is embedded in the organization. Manage and undertake capacity development (inform, guide and advise employees on risk management matters). Manage the Sub Directorate: Risk Management. Maintenance of discipline. Deputy Director Risk Management. Management of performance and Development. Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions. Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub- directorate and report on progress as required. Develop implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transversal task teams as required. Procurement and asset management for the sub directorate. Planning and allocating work Quality control of work delivered by employees. Functional technical advice and guidance. Enquiries: Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo; Tel: 072 788 2364 187 Closing Date: 2026-09-18T23:59:00+02:00

Requirements

  • Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Risk Management or related field as recognised by SAQA
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience of which 3 years must be at supervisory level (ASD)
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Competencies: Public Service Act and Regulations and relevant legislation
  • Knowledge of anti-corruption initiatives and Professional Ethics Infrastructure
  • Knowledge of ethics auditing and ethics legal frameworks
  • Skills: Computer literacy, problem solving and analysis, planning and organizing, report writing, communication

Key responsibilities

  • Manage, implement, review and improve the risk management framework
  • Undertake studies and analysis to identify risks to establish8 the internal and external organization context
  • Manage, facilitate and advise on the risk management assessment process
  • Manage, monitor and review the identified risk response activities
  • Compile risk profile (ensure that the risk register is maintained)
  • Compile reports as required
  • Facilitate the institutionalization risk management
  • Ensure that risk management philosophy and culture is embedded in the organization
  • Manage and undertake capacity development (inform, guide and advise employees on risk management matters)
  • Manage the Sub Directorate: Risk Management