Deputy Director: Risk Management at Eastern Cape Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

JOB TITLE: Deputy Director: Risk Management

• CENTRE: Provincial Office, Bisho
• REF NO: DSD 02/10/2025
• CLOSING DATE: 07 November 2025

Salary

• R 896 436 – R 1 055 958 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remuneration package
• Requirements
• A recognised three-year qualification (NQF Level 6/7) in Risk Management, Forensic Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, or any relevant/equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant risk management experience, of which 3 years must be at Assistant Director level in a risk management environment.
• A valid driver’s license.

Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies, frameworks, and standards such as ISO 31000, COSO ERM, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King IV principles of corporate governance, and public sector risk management guidelines.

Strong skills in:

Strategic planning

• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Policy development
• Report writing
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Project management

• Effective communication (verbal and written)
• Facilitation and stakeholder engagement
• Proven leadership abilities, including capacity to manage and lead a team, foster a risk-aware culture, and institutionalise risk management practices across the organisation.
• Personal attributes should include integrity, objectivity, attention to detail, resilience, adaptability, sound decision-making ability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Duties

• Develop and implement risk management strategies, systems, policies, and the annual risk management plan.
• Manage, review, and improve the risk management framework.
• Conduct studies and analyses to identify risks.
• Facilitate and advise on the risk assessment process.
• Monitor and review risk response activities.
• Maintain the risk register and compile reports as required.
• Facilitate the institutionalisation of risk management by embedding a risk management culture across the organisation.
• Provide capacity development, guidance, and advice to employees on risk management matters.

Manage the Sub-Directorate: Risk Management by overseeing:

• Performance management
• Discipline, human resource, and administrative functions
• Operational and communication planning
• Quality control of outputs
• Procurement and asset management
• Reporting, functional, and technical guidance