About the Role
The Government Printing Works in Pretoria seeks a dedicated individual for the role of Deputy Director: Risk Management. This position is crucial for ensuring that the organisation effectively identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks that could impact its operations and service delivery. In a city renowned for its governmental activities, the Deputy Director will contribute significantly to the public service by enhancing the risk management framework, ultimately supporting the Government Printing Works in fulfilling its mandate to provide essential services to South Africans.
This role requires an individual who is not just proficient in risk management but also passionate about safeguarding the integrity and efficiency of the public service. By developing and implementing risk management strategies and policies, you will play a vital role in promoting a culture of awareness and preparedness throughout the organisation. This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community and ensure that the Government Printing Works operates with excellence and accountability.
About the Department
The Government Printing Works is dedicated to providing high-quality printing services to various government departments and entities. Its mission is to enhance transparency and accountability in government operations, ensuring that all printed materials meet the highest standards. Working within this department means being part of a team that values integrity and strives to uphold the principles of good governance. The role you play in risk management will significantly influence the department’s ability to operate effectively and serve the public with trust and reliability.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and facilitate the implementation of risk management governance documents.
- Conduct research on best practices and refine risk modelling approaches.
- Develop, monitor, and implement the GPW risk management policy.
- Create and roll out annual risk management implementation plans.
- Liaise with business units to ensure uniform application of risk management.
- Advise management on risk management-related matters.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for the GPW.
- Support Branch Risk Representatives in risk management processes.
- Facilitate strategic and operational risk assessments, including fraud risk assessments.
- Draft and maintain various risk registers.
- Promote a sound culture of risk management through training and awareness initiatives.
- Prepare monthly risk management progress reports for management committees.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors regarding risk management audits.
- Manage the Sub-directorate effectively, including staff performance and training.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 and a degree (NQF level 7) in Risk Management, Internal Auditing, Finance, or Business Management.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience at an Assistant Director level in a risk management environment.
- A valid driver’s licence (an advantage).
- Experience in integrity management is beneficial.
- Strong understanding of the Public Service Act and related regulations.
- Proficient knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
- Expertise in Good Corporate Governance principles (King Report).
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions provided below.
Requirements
A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) In Risk Management / Internal Auditing / Finance / Business Management.A minimum of 3 years’ experience at an Assistant Director Level in a risk management environment.
Drivers Licence will be added advantage.
Experience in integrity management will be an added advantage.
Understanding of all relevant human resources legislative framework, regulations and prescripts Expert.
Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Expert.
Understand the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Intermediate.
Understanding of Good Corporate Governance principles (King Report), Expert.
Job Duties
Develop and facilitate the implementation of risk management governance documents: Conduct research in best practices, develops and refines risk modelling approaches and methodologies.Develop and monitor the implementation of GPW risk management policy.
Develop, implement, and maintain fit-for-purpose risk management strategy/framework for GPW.
Develop and roll out risk management annual implementation plans.
Liaise with business units to ensure that there is consistency and uniformity in the application of risk management within GPW.
Advise management on any risk management-related matters.
Conduct risk assessments for GPW: Appoint and support Branch Risk Representatives in the implementation of risk management, risk assessment and risk reporting processes.
Conduct environmental scanning and situational analysis and recommend potential risks to management.
Facilitate periodic strategic and operational risk assessment, project risks assessments, fraud risk assessments and regional risk assessments.
Draft strategic risk register, branch operational risk registers, project risk registers and regional risk registers.
Ensure the development of business and project risk mitigating strategies by the risk owners and risk sponsors and report the status thereof.
Embed the sound culture of Risk management within GPW: Conduct risk management training for all GPW personnel, including all regions.
Develop risk management awareness materials for GPW internal communication.
Represent the directorate at management and other government forums.
Monitor quality, risk, standards and practices against prescribed frameworks.
Conduct risk reporting and monitoring: Develop a monthly risk management progress report to management committees.
Perform secretariat functions for the risk committee.
Conduct quarterly monitoring of risk action plans for the strategic risk register, branch operational risk registers as well as regional risk registers.
Liaise with Internal and External auditors for risk management-related audit queries.
Manage the Sub-directorate: Monitor and ensure proper utilisation and 87 maintenance of equipment.
Evaluate and monitor performance appraisal of subordinates.
Ensure capacity building and training of staff.
Develop job descriptions for subordinates.
Implement workplace discipline.
Effective management of sub-ordinates’ leaves.
