Director - Risk And Integrity Management at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• The successful candidate should have a Grade 12 Certificate plus a Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) in Risk Management/ Audit/ Public Administration/ Business Management/ Law/ Forensic Investigation/ Governance and Compliance, as recognized by SAQA.
• A postgraduate (NQF level 8) will be an added advantage. 5 -10 years' relevant experience in: Risk Management, Investigation, Governance and Compliance. At least 5 years' experience at middle management level. A driver’s licence is an inherent requirement (with exception for persons with disabilities).
• Competencies: Advanced knowledge of a variety of aspects such as: Public Sector Risk Management Framework; Risk Management, Investigations, Ethics and Integrity Management, Fraud Prevention, Governance and Compliance.
  Knowledge and understanding Regulatory Framework for Public Services, e.g. PFMA, King V Principles of Corporate Governance, Public Services Regulations, 2016 in relation to Integrity Management; Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Protected Disclosures Act, National Anti-Corruption Framework, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, Policies, Treasury Regulations, Prescripts and Instructions, as well as Statutory Provisions. knowledge of the public service systems and risk management approach; proficiency in PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Administrative procedures and systems.
• Skills: good interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills; planning and organizing skills; good communication skills (written and verbal); time management; report writing; presentation skills; computer literate; ability to work independently and as a team member; ability to work under pressure and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Duties :

• Develop and implement the departmental Investigation and Risk Management Strategy. Provide strategic direction to the directorate. Align governance programmes with departmental strategic objectives. Manage the implementation of Anti-corruption strategies. Advise executive management on governance risks and mitigation measures.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency and ethical conduct. Oversee strategic and operational risk assessments. Ensure departmental risk registers are developed and maintained. Monitor implementation of risk mitigation plans. Report significant risks to executive management and governance committees. Manage the establishment of systems in relation to risk assessment and appropriate measures. Oversee investigations relating to: Fraud, Corruption, Misconduct, Irregular expenditure, Financial and administrative irregularities.
• Ensure investigations are conducted in accordance with legislation and departmental policies. Review investigation reports and recommendations. Monitor implementation of corrective actions. Develop and implement the Fraud Prevention Plan. Coordinate anti-fraud and anti-corruption initiatives. Monitor fraud risk assessments. Manage whistleblowing and fraud reporting mechanisms. Liaise with law enforcement agencies where necessary.
• Serve as secretariat or advisor to: Risk Management Committee, Present reports to senior management and oversight bodies. Liaise with external stakeholders such as: National Department of Health, Special Investigating Unit and Public Service Commission. Develop and implement integrity management programmes. Monitor conflict-of-interest declarations. Oversee lifestyle audit initiatives where applicable. Promote anti-corruption awareness and prevention programmes.
• Strengthen ethical leadership throughout the department. Develop and review ethics policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with public service ethics requirements. Manage ethics awareness and training programmes. Monitor disclosures of financial interests and gifts. Promote ethical decision-making and professional conduct.

Closing Date : 03-07-2026