About the Role
The Department Of Public Service And Administration is seeking a dedicated professional for the position of Director: Organisational Risk and Integrity Management based in Johannesburg. This vital role plays a significant part in ensuring the integrity and accountability of government operations within the public service sector. By leading the development and implementation of policies related to risk management, anti-corruption, and ethics, the successful candidate will directly contribute to enhancing the trust and reliability of government services in the community.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of promoting ethical practices and compliance within the department, ensuring that clean audit outcomes are achieved and maintained. Your efforts will help in establishing a robust framework for risk management and integrity that not only protects the department but also serves the greater good of the South African public. This position is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the governance and ethical standards of public service.
About the Department
The Department Of Public Service And Administration is committed to fostering a professional and efficient public service that serves the best interests of all South Africans. Its mandate includes improving service delivery, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, and promoting ethical conduct within government institutions. Working in this department means being part of a mission that aims to enhance the credibility and effectiveness of public service through various initiatives and programs.
By joining this department, you will align yourself with a team dedicated to upholding the values of transparency, accountability, and integrity. The commitment to these principles is crucial for building a trustworthy government that citizens can rely on.
What You’ll Do
- Manage internal control and compliance management to ensure clean audit outcomes.
- Develop and implement anti-corruption, risk management, and ethics policies and strategies.
- Facilitate the institutionalisation of prevention and anti-corruption strategies within the organisation.
- Report on risk, anti-corruption, and ethics management practices to various committees.
- Oversee the implementation of audit action processes and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
- Conduct continuous risk assessments and develop risk response strategies.
- Provide governance support to the Risk Management and Audit Committee.
- Manage the Directorate’s budget in line with the PFMA.
- Ensure effective resource utilisation within the Directorate.
What You’ll Need
- An NQF Level 7 qualification in Risk Management, Auditing, Accounting, Forensic Governance, or Forensic Accounting.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in related fields.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven strategic capability and leadership skills.
- Advanced knowledge of enterprise risk management, ethics, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent decision-making, report-writing, and presentation skills.
- Understanding of the Public Service Act and relevant legislation.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
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Requirements
An NQF level 7 qualification in Risk Management, Auditing, or Accounting, Forensic Governance, and Forensic Accounting.5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Risk Management, auditing, accounting, Internal control, internal audit, anti-corruption, compliance, and Forensic Accounting.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Key Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; programme and project management; advanced knowledge of enterprise risk management, integrity management, ethics, fraud prevention and anti-corruption frameworks; policy development, analysis and implementation; governance, compliance and internal control systems; monitoring and evaluation; research and analytical skills; financial management; people management and empowerment; stakeholder engagement and relationship management; and problem-solving skills.
Sound knowledge of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Protected Disclosures Act, Risk Management Frameworks and other relevant legislation.
Excellent communication, report-writing, presentation, decision- making and strategic planning skills.
Understanding of Gauteng Office of the Premier’s mandate.
Job Duties
Manage and facilitate the provision of internal control and compliance management including ensuring that the department receives clean audit outcomes.Manage and facilitate the development of anti- corruption, risk, and business Continuity Management and Integrity Management policies, strategies, and frameworks.
Manage and facilitate the development and implementation of anti- corruption, risk management, and ethics management plans.
Manage and facilitate the institutionalisation of prevention and anti- 197 corruption strategies and programs, and promotion of ethics and professionalisation in the organization.
Report on risk, anti-corruption, ethics management, and business continuity management practices to the Audit Committee, Top Management, Accounting Officer, Risk Management, and the combined Assurance Committee, and provide support to RMC.
Oversee the implementation of AGSA and GAS audit action process in the department.
Monitor compliance with policies, processes, and procedures.
Manage and facilitate continuous risk, ethics assessment, business impact analysis, including risk identification and develop risk response strategies.
Provide Ethics Management Strategy and Implementation Plan in line with the provincial and national Integrity Management Plans.
Manage the disclosure of financial interest by designated employees and applications for remuneration outside of the employee's employment.
Conceptualize and oversee the development of Risk and ethics Management strategies and implementation.
Ensure submission of audit reports, risk information, and compliance updates to the Committees.
Provide administrative, technical, and governance support services to the Risk Management and Audit Committee.
Manage the Directorate’s budget in compliance with the PFMA and ensure efficient resource utilisation.
Oversee governance, risk management and internal controls within the department.
Manage the human, financial and other resources of the Directorate to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services.
ENQUIRES : Ms Khanyisile Mafiri Tel No: (011) 355 6060
