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  • Posted: Sep 7, 2026
    Deadline: Sep 18, 2026
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  • The people we serve come first in performing our duties. We will ensure equity and freedom from discrimination and harassment in the workplace and in the services provided by our department. We will work in partnership with the people we serve and with other stakeholders. We will use the resources entrusted to us, to deliver on the Government's priorities in...

     

    Deputy Director: Risk Management REF NO: Q1/C/2026

    REQUIREMENTS :

    • A qualification at NQF level 7, as recognized recognised by SAQA, in Risk Management, including Risk Practitioner Certificate with the Institute for Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA), Plus 3-5 years’ experience at junior management level. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulation.
    • Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development Sector. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act & Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the COSO framework. Knowledge and understanding of the King V Report. Knowledge and understanding of ISO 31000. Knowledge and understanding of Business continuity standard 22301. Knowledge and use of the BarnOwl Risk System.
    • Competencies needed: Policy analysis and development. Business Continuity. Budget planning and monitoring. Service delivery innovation. Project coordination. Financial management. Information and Knowledge management. Communication (verbal and written). Problem solving and change management. People Management and Empowerment. Client orientation and customer focus. Stakeholder management. Presentation and facilitation. Risk management. Conflict management. Public relations skills. Planning and organizing skills. Computer literacy including Advanced Excel. Monitoring. Report writing.
    • Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovation and creativity. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Diplomacy. Independent thinking. Emotional intelligence. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity. Assertiveness. 

    DUTIES :

    • Manage the development, review, implementation and monitoring of risk management policy, strategy and plans. Establish Risk Management Committee (RMC) and Sub-Committee (Risk Champions). Manage and Co-ordinate the development and monitoring of implementation of enterprise-wide business continuity plan.
    • Conduct Risk Assessment Workshops and develop Risk Assessment report. Co-ordinate the quarterly risk progress reports from the branches. Manage the risk management system (Barnowl).
    • Manage, and report on the human resources, and performance of the sub-directorate in line with the set regulations and prescripts. 

     

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    Method of Application

    APPLICATIONS :

    • Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001.
    • Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. 
    • Applicants may also email their applications 
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