Internal Control And Risk Officer at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12 certificate, a recognized 3-year National Diploma/ Degree (NQF Level 6/7) in Risk Management/Financial Management/Auditing, coupled with a minimum of 2-3 years proven experience in an Internal Audit and Risk Management environment. A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies: Advanced knowledge of a variety of aspects such as: Public Sector; Internal Control Standards, Risk Management Principles and Practices, Ethics and Practices. Knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Framework for Public Services, e.g. PFMA, Public Services Regulations; National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Policies, Prescripts and Instructions, as well as Statutory Provisions. Broad knowledge of the Public Service Systems; knowledge of PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Administrative procedures and systems. Skills: Good Interpersonal, Analytical and problem-solving skills; Planning and Organising skills; Good Communication skills (written and verbal); time management; report writing; Interviewing; 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 :

• Draft Risk Management Implementation plans/ Fraud Prevention Plan for approval by the Executive. Plan and conduct strategic and operational risk assessments. Development of Risk Registers and monitor regular updating thereof. Assist in the development and rolling out of risk management / Fraud and Corruption awareness programme throughout the institution.
• Ensure establishment of an effective institutional Risk Management Committee. Offer outmost support to inter-linked departments such as Quality Assurance, OHS and Clinical areas. Implementation of physical security measures to safeguard government property: Implementation of the Departmental security directive: access control.
• Services. Manage and maintain all installed electronic security systems. Implementation of identification card/ biometric system to identify all employees and visitors Ensure compliance with Private Security Industry Regulatory Act for in-house security personnel. Monitor compliance with Private Security Industry Regulatory Act for contracted security services.
• Develop, implement and monitor implementation of contingency plan. Participate in the emergency /OHS committee meetings of the Department. Liaison with local emergency services Ensure availability of all related emergency equipment. Conduct security awareness campaigns on physical security and contingency planning. Identify threats and risks related to physical security. Manage the CCTV.

Closing Date : 26-06-2026