About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking a highly skilled Deputy Director: Risk Management and Integrity to join their team at their Head Office in East London. This vital position plays an integral role in ensuring the integrity and risk management frameworks are effectively implemented within the public service. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to enhancing public trust and accountability by safeguarding the department against potential risks and fostering a culture of transparency and ethical conduct within the community.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of identifying and addressing gaps in risk management policies and strategies. Your efforts will directly influence the effectiveness of the department’s operations and its ability to deliver essential services to the citizens of South Africa. By facilitating risk management committee meetings and promoting risk awareness throughout the department, you will help cultivate a proactive approach to risk management that is crucial for public service excellence.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to promoting an efficient and accountable public service in South Africa. Its mandate includes developing and implementing policies that enhance governance, integrity, and service delivery across all levels of government. Working in this department means contributing to the greater good of society by ensuring that public resources are managed effectively and ethically.
The department strives to create an environment where public servants can thrive, encouraging professional development and fostering a culture of integrity. By joining this team, you will be part of a mission that prioritizes transparency, responsiveness, and the overall well-being of the community.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the review of the Risk Management Framework and Implementation Plan.
- Identify, analyze, and address gaps in policies and strategies.
- Circulate and gather feedback on risk management documents from top management and committee members.
- Prepare inputs for the Risk Management Committee and facilitate meetings.
- Oversee the annual risk assessment process and maintain the risk register.
- Promote a culture of risk awareness and coordinate risk management training sessions.
- Develop and monitor the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for the department.
- Compile and submit quarterly reports to management.
- Support programs in identifying, evaluating, and managing risks.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team and with stakeholders.
What You’ll Need
- A National Senior Certificate and an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in a relevant field such as Public Management, Risk Management, or Business Administration.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience at the Assistant Director level in risk management or a related field.
- Compulsory registration with the Institute of Risk Management South Africa.
- Strong knowledge of public sector governance, risk management frameworks, and internal control systems.
- Excellent communication, project management, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and under pressure.
- A valid driver’s license and computer literacy.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
National Senior Certificate, an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Public Management/ Business Administration/ Public Administration/ Bachelor of Administration/ Risk Management/ Internal Auditing/ Accounting/ Financial Management/ BCom/ Economics as recognised by SAQA with 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in the field.Compulsory registration with Institute of Risk Management South Africa.
Knowledge of Public Sector governance and legislation, risk management frameworks, internal control assurance systems, financial management and budgeting, ethics, integrity and anti-corruption frameworks, organisational and sector knowledge, information and data management.
Good communication skills, project management skills, presentation skills, report writing skills, strategic planning, analytical and critical thinking, ethical judgement and integrity.
Ability to work in a team.
Effective and efficient management and monitoring of organisational budget and expenditure.
Computer literate.
Able to work under pressure and difficult deadlines.
Must possess a valid driver’s licence.
Job Duties
Manage the review of Risk Management Framework and Implementation plan.Obtain, analyse and identify gaps that are in the policy, strategy and charter.
Circulate, analyse and identify gaps that are in the policy and strategy for comments from Top Management and Risk Management Committee members.
Submit inputs of the Risk Management framework to the risk management committee for discussion.
Forward the framework to the Head of Department for approval.
Obtain Risk Strategy and operational plan.
Identify risk management activities and calendar date.
Recommend approval of the risk implementation plan to the Accounting Officer.
Facilitate Risk Management Committee (RMC) meetings.
Draft minutes for RMC meetings.
105 Compile meeting packs seven days prior RMC meetings.
Manage the annual risk assessment process and the maintenance of risk register.
Issue a notification letter with dates to Senior Management Service.
Provide support to programmes on the identification, evaluation and assessment of risks.
Record all identified strategic/operational risk, controls and actions to improve management of risk.
Monitor the implementation of risk plan.
Record all actions taken on the risk control plan.
Compile quarterly reports.
Promote the risk awareness culture and risk appetite throughout the department.
Arrange risk awareness sessions for the department.
Facilitate the promotion of risk awareness programme to various stakeholders.
Manage Business Continuity Plan (BCP) within the department.
Facilitate the review and maintenance of the BCP and all other relevant documents.
Facilitate appointment and functioning of BCP.
Facilitate the implementation of BCP when disasters occur.
Monitor and report on the implementation of BCP until the situation subside and operations come to normality.
Coordinate the BCP task team.
Report to the departmental Governance Committee.
Monitor resources within the sub-directorate.
Timeously develop job description.
Manage performance of the directorate.
Manage sound employment relations.
Manage employee conditions of service.
Facilitate coaching, mentorship, training, and development of sub-ordinates for effective and efficient service delivery.
Establish, implement and maintain effective and efficient communication.
Manage asset of the Directorate.
Monitor the development and the implementation of the Directorate Standard Operating Procedures.
Attend to Internal Audit, Auditor Generals RFIs, Audit Outcomes and Findings.
