Deputy Director: Risk Management at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Risk Management, Strategic Management, or a related field. A relevant experience in a risk management environment at a Junior managerial level (Assistant Director equivalent). A valid driver’s license is required.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of departmental risk strategies and risk appetite frameworks in alignment with national standards and legislative frameworks.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of risk data and conduct enterprise risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate key departmental risks. Facilitate the development of risk registers and implementation plans across branches. Prepare strategic risk reports and dashboards for management and oversight bodies.
• Provide risk advisory services to senior management and programme managers, including inputs on business continuity plans and emerging risks. Conduct business impact assessments and support the implementation and monitoring of business continuity plans. Participate in audits, governance reviews, and provide inputs for strategic documents and compliance reports.
• Engage with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies to align departmental practices with industry’s best practices. Manage the sub directorate: Ensure effective communication within the team and with other units. Establish and maintain proper controls and quality assurance processes for all work outputs. Compile and submit required reports and serve on departmental or transversal task teams as required. Ensure that the work of the sub-directorate meets the highest quality standards and is delivered within set deadlines.