Deputy Director: Emterprise Risk Management: Head Office: Polokwane at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal

key Performance Areas

• Development and monitor the implementation of Risk and Integrity Management Programmes.
• Develop, monitor and analyse Risk Management Reports. Manage Integrity, RWOPS and Lifestyle Audits Reports. 
• Manage, co-ordinate, monitor and facilitation of committees. Manage, Conduct Education and Awareness Campaign on Risk, Integrity and Business Continuity Management. 
• Manage ERM unit and utilise resources (Financial, Human, And Physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate undergraduate (NQF level 6) or relevant equivalent qualification in Risk Management /Audit or a relevant equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience within Risk Management of which three (3) must be Assistant Director level. 
• A valid driver’s license (with the exception of people with disabilities).?

Person Profile

KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: 

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, and application of Risk Management, Business Continuity and Integrity Management as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service and standards for good practice (King IV, The International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 
• Experience of, and insight into legislation which impacts on risk management. 
• Proven extensive experience in: - Integrating, embedding and implementing effective Risk, Business Continuity and Integrity Management processes and best practices. 
• Extensive knowledge of the following: Business Continuity and Integrity Management processes and implementation. 
• Proven management competencies and experience. 
• Action-oriented and results-driven. 
• Ability to work in a highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. 
• Provide expertise, counsel and advocacy in.
• Thorough understanding of policy formulation and co-ordination and implementation. 
• Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. People Management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Financial Management. Change management. Process competencies: Knowledge Management. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communications. Personal Attributes: Responsiveness. Pro-activeness. Professionalism. Accuracy. Flexibility. Independent. Co-operative. Team player. Supportive. Willing to work under changing and difficult circumstances.?

Closing Date: 30 January 2026