About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is looking for a dedicated and experienced Director: Risk Anti-Corruption & Integrity Management to join their team at the Head Office in Johannesburg. This pivotal role focuses on managing enterprise risk, ensuring integrity, and promoting ethical practices within the public service. By taking on this position, you will play a vital part in safeguarding the community’s trust in government operations, enhancing transparency, and contributing to the overall integrity of public service in South Africa.
In this position, you will be responsible for conducting strategic and operational risk assessments, developing risk management strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will coordinate efforts to promote ethical behavior and integrity across the department, making a significant impact on the community’s perception of governance and public service accountability. Your leadership will inspire a culture of transparency and responsibility, fostering a positive environment for both employees and citizens alike.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to promoting good governance, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring that public servants uphold the highest standards of integrity. With a mission to transform the public service landscape, the department plays a crucial role in implementing policies and frameworks that guide ethical behavior and risk management within government institutions. Working here means being part of a team that strives to build a more accountable, transparent, and effective public service for all South Africans.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the provision of enterprise risk management services and conduct strategic and operational risk assessments
- Develop, review, and implement the risk management strategy and organisational risk management plan
- Coordinate monthly progress reporting against the risk register
- Ensure training for risk officials and risk committee members to enhance competency
- Prepare detailed reports for the risk management committee and develop internal anti-corruption systems
- Investigate allegations of fraud and corruption and conduct research on relevant legislation
- Develop and implement fraud prevention strategies and conduct fraud risk assessments
- Manage the human resource development and performance evaluation for employees in the directorate
- Ensure that business continuity plans and disaster recovery policies are in place and aligned with regulatory requirements
- Promote adherence to the code of conduct and foster an ethical environment
What You’ll Need
- Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Risk Management or a related field
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle or senior management level in risk management environments
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong competencies in leadership, management, planning, and service delivery
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of departmental policies, government priorities, and risk management frameworks
- Ability to interpret and evaluate information, and maintain effective interpersonal relations
How to Apply
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.
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Requirements
Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Risk Management or related field as recognised by SAQA.A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle or senior management level in Risk management environments.
A valid driver’s licence.
Competencies: Leadership, Management, Planning, Organizing, People management, Service Delivery, Communication, Decision Making, Problem solving, Report writing, Teamwork, Risk management, 110 Customer management, Innovation/ continuous improvement, Analytical, Negotiations, Computer literacy, Project management, Flexible.
Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, Government Priorities, Risk management policies and frameworks, Reporting procedures, Information system, SA Constitution, Employment Equity Act,1998.
Ability to Interpret & Evaluate Information, Verbal and written communication, Organizing/maintaining information, communicating information, Computer Literacy, Problem solving and conflict management, Listening and negotiation, Tact and diplomacy, Teamwork, Discipline, Financial Management.
Business acumen, Team Leader, Strategist, Flexible/Change oriented, Problem-solving ability, Responsive, Interpersonal relations, Customer focus, Loyal and friendly, Open-minded, Responsible and accountable.
Job Duties
Manage the provision of enterprise risk management services.Conduct strategic risk assessment.
Conduct operational risk assessment.
Develop and review the risk management strategy.
Coordinate monthly progress reporting against the risk register.
Develop and monitor the organisational risk management plan.
Ensure training of risk officials and risk committee members.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for risk management committee.
Develop and review organisational risk management policy.
Manage the implementation, development and monitoring of business continuity plans.
Establish BCP governance structures.
Develop policies and standards related to disaster recovery.
Ensure that business continuity plans are in place.
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
Promote the implementation of code of conduct and ensure ethical environment.
Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures and systems.
Identify risk and threats related to ethical environment.
Conduct ethics and integrity awareness for the department.
Promote financial disclosure system.
Develop and maintain internal anti-corruption systems.
Investigate all allegations of fraud and corruption received from internal and external persons.
Conduct research on latest fraud and corruption legislation and develop educational programmes.
Develop and implement fraud prevention ad anti-corruption strategies.
Conduct fraud risk assessment.
Develop and monitor the fraud prevention plan.
Provide strategic direction for the directorate.
Research and keep abreast of breast practice initiatives and developments within the directorate.
Develop business/ strategic plan for the directorate and align it with Chief Directorate and ensure implementation thereof.
Oversee the development and implementation of operational plans for the directorate.
Develop and coordinate a service delivery improvement plan.
Manage resources (Human/ Finance/Equipment/ Assets).
Ensure proper implementation of budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure.
Ensure proper spending in line with strategic objectives.
Monitor the optimal utilization and functionality of equipment.
Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement strategic goal.
Manage the human resource development of employees in the directorate.
Enhance and maintain employee motivation.
