Chief Director: Risk and Ethics Management {Ref No:ODG01/2026) at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF7) in Risk Management/Auditing/Strategic
• Management or relevant qualification within the related field as recognized by SAQA.
• Affiliation with relevant professional bodies (IRMSA, IIA, Ethics).
• Certification as a fraud examiner or ethics officer will be an advantage.
• Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience at senior management level within the relevant field.
• Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG) must be submitted prior to appointment.
• Proven extensive work experience in the fields of risk management, forensics, auditing and/or ethics management.
• Extensive knowledge of Public Sector Risk Management Framework, Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Knowledge of professional standards of the Associations of Certified Fraud Examiners, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 5 of 2000, Public Service Regulatory Framework, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations.
• Proven project and strategic management capability. An understanding of government priorities, policies, legislation and principles and practice of enterprise risk management.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), planning, facilitation and leadership skills.
• Ability to gather and analyse information, develop and apply policies.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure.

CLOSING DATE: 9 February 2026