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POST 07/83 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 13 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
An undergraduate qualification in Risk Management/ Auditing / Finance / Accounting/ at NQF level 7.
Affiliation with risk management professional body and a valid unexpired driver’s license.
Post graduate qualification in risk 72 management and a certification in risk management will be an added advantage. A minimum of Five (5) years risk management experience of which (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD).
Knowledge and understanding on Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Public Sector Risk Management Framework, human resource and management legislation, policies, practices and procedures.
Understanding of the risk management best practices (ISO, COSO) and King Principles.
Understanding of departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge of government financial systems.
Principles and practice of financial accounting.
Framework for managing performance information.
Business strategy transaction and alignment.
Problem solving and analysis.
People and diversity management.
Client orientation and customer focus.
Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
Accountability and ethical conduct.
Duties
Develop risk management strategies, systems (methodologies, models, and tools etc), policies and annual risk management plan.
Manage, implement, review and improve the risk management framework.
Facilitate the institutionalisation risk management.
Promote and institutionalize risk awareness culture and compliance in the department.
Coordination of the risk management committees’ meetings.
Reporting to the risk management committees.
How to apply
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