Assistant Director: Compliance Management Services – Pretoria – Public Service And Administration

About the Role

The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Assistant Director: Compliance Management Services in Pretoria, Gauteng. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring that compliance management strategies are effectively implemented across the department. By focusing on compliance risk identification, assessment, and management, you will contribute to the integrity and transparency of public service operations, helping to build trust within the community.

Working in Pretoria, the heart of South Africa’s administrative capital, offers the chance to make a significant impact in the public sector. Your efforts will not only aid in enhancing compliance awareness among employees but will also ensure that the department aligns with strategic and operational plans. This role is vital in fostering a culture of compliance, ultimately benefiting the public service and the citizens it serves.

About the Department

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) is dedicated to promoting effective governance and public service delivery. Its mission is to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of the public service sector, ensuring that government departments operate with integrity and accountability. Working within this department means being part of a team that strives to uphold the values of transparency, service excellence, and ethical governance.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance management strategy.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and ongoing compliance monitoring using established tools.
• Facilitate training for departmental employees on compliance awareness and best practices.
• Maintain and update the departmental compliance universe regularly.
• Assist in compiling the annual compliance implementation plan and provide support for compliance reporting.
• Participate in committees that advise on compliance and risk management.
• Align compliance checklists with the department’s strategic and operational plans.
• Research and communicate best practices in compliance management to enhance departmental methodology.

What You’ll Need

• Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Internal Auditing, Financial Management, Law, Risk Management (NQF Level 6), or related qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in compliance management.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance and compliance management principles.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management practices.
• Dynamic leadership abilities and a results-oriented mindset.
• Capability to work under pressure and maintain a customer-focused approach.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van Der Walt Street) Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001 or by email to [email protected].