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POST 09/238 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

🏒 PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO πŸ“ Head Office ⏳ Closes: 02 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 09/238 # Ref: DSD/2026/59 (X1 POST)

Key details

Salary
R896 436 β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Head Office
Reference
DSD/2026/59 (X1 POST)
Closing date
02 Apr 2026

Job Highlight

Overview
Lead and manage risk management strategies and business continuity services to support effective governance and compliance.

Requirements

Competencies

Strategic Capability and Leadership.

Programme and Project Management.

Change Management.

Financial Management.

People Management and Empowerment.

Knowledge Management.

Problem Solving and analysis.

Client orientation and customer focus.

Good communication skills.

Presentation skills, proactiveness, professionalism, time management, teamwork.

Knowledge and

Skills

SKILLS: Knowledge of Public Sector Risk Management Framework.

Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.

Knowledge of Treasury Regulations.

Knowledge and understanding of COSO framework, Knowledge and understanding of ISO 31000 on Risk Management, In-depth Knowledge of Business Continuity Management, Knowledge and understanding of KING IV Governance Report Knowledge of Strategic planning cycle.

Policy formulation.

Presentation skills.

Policy development.

Data analysis.

Report writing.

Leadership skills.

Communication.


Duties

Develop enterprise risk management strategies.

Integrate the Risk Management, Planning and Budget Process, Manage the development and implementation of business continuity services.

Manage the promotion of code of conduct.

Manage the implementation of financial disclosure.

Coordinate whistle blowing centre management.

Develop plans for risk assessment and conduct awareness campaigns.

Coordinate the development and implementation of risk management policy.

Coordinate governance meetings within Risk Management Unit.

Conduct lifestyle audit in line with DPSA guidelines.

Generate report through Risk Management Software- Barn Owl.

Monitor the implementation of risk management initiatives / programmes.


How to apply

Postal address: The Head of Department
Department of Education
Private Bag X11341
Nelspruit
1200.
For Attention: Mr. J Ngomane / Ms. C Mkhatshwa / Ms. SR Ndzinisa / Mr. X Sifunda
HR Recruitment Applications may also be placed (recorded in the register) in the application container located at the Security Desk
Upper Ground
Ikhamanga Building of the Riverside Government Complex
Mbombela or uploaded on the following link: https://forms.gle/o9MBmwvn3xDFCSub8
CLOSING DATE: 02 April 2026

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.


Notes

Applications should be submitted on the latest Form Z.83, obtainable from any Public Service Department.

Applications must in all cases be accompanied by a recent updated comprehensive CV only.

Only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for.

Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application.

No fax applications will be considered.

Applicants must ensure that they complete part A, B AND C as well as the declaration and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV.

Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.

If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.

The filling of posts will be done in terms of the Department’s approved Employment Equity Plan.

Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time.

The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment.

All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment.

If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Education within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful.

The Mpumalanga Department of Education awaits applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to positions, as set out below: MANAGEMENT ECHELON

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