About the Role
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Director: Risk Management at its Head Office in Pretoria. This position is crucial to ensuring the safety and integrity of various projects undertaken by the department, reinforcing the government’s commitment to transparency and accountability. By implementing effective risk management strategies, you will play a vital role in protecting public resources and enhancing community welfare across South Africa.
In this impactful role, you will lead a team responsible for developing and monitoring risk management frameworks that align with the department’s strategic objectives. Your efforts will directly contribute to creating a culture of risk awareness within the organisation, ensuring that all employees understand the importance of risk management in their daily operations. The position not only focuses on maintaining compliance with national standards but also encourages innovation in risk mitigation practices.
About the Department
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is dedicated to creating and maintaining public infrastructure that serves the needs of South African citizens. With a mission to provide sustainable, efficient, and effective services, the department plays a critical role in enhancing the country’s built environment. Working here means being part of a team committed to improving the lives of citizens through responsible management of public funds and resources.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the development and implementation of risk management strategies, policies, and annual plans.
- Conduct research on the latest developments in risk management to ensure policies are up to date and effective.
- Oversee the assessment process for identifying internal and external risks, and develop appropriate contingency plans.
- Provide advisory services on risk management practices and ensure adherence to professional guidelines.
- Lead the creation and maintenance of the department’s risk register, preparing reports on risk management progress.
- Manage the operational plan of the Directorate, ensuring effective communication and quality control of work delivered by employees.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management integration within the organisation and suggest improvements.
What You’ll Need
- A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 in Risk Management, Public Administration, Financial Management, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience at a middle or senior managerial level in a relevant field.
- Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, applicable legislation, and standards in the public sector.
- Excellent executive management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in advanced communication, report writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards.
How to Apply
Email applications for the position of Director: Risk Management must be submitted to the provided address below.
Requirements
A minimum qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in Risk Management / Public Administration / Financial Management or related field.A minimum 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the relevant field.
Knowledge of Risk management framework; business planning processes; applicable legislation, norms and standards related to the built environment industry, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Instructions, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) Act; functioning of national, provincial and local government; fundamental economics; structure and functioning of the Department; Parliamentary protocol processes; linkages with government clusters; Departmental standards and regulations.
Skills: Executive management skills; sound analytical and problem identification and solving skills; marketing and liaison; advanced communication; language proficiency; advanced report writing; research methodologies; financial administration; financial analyses; organising and planning; computer literacy; numeracy; advanced interpersonal and diplomacy skills; programme and project management; time management; decision making skills; conflict management; negotiation skills; motivational skills; influencing skills.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently under sustained pressure; ability to meet tight deadlines whilst delivering excellent results; ability to communicate at all levels, particularly at an executive level and ability to work independently.
Job Duties
Manage the development of risk management strategies, systems (methodologies, models and tools etc.), policies and annual risk management plan-: Undertake research on the latest development of policies, professional guideline and standards.
Ensure that all policies, guidelines and standards developed are aligned to the Departments strategic objective.
Provide information on risk management policies, methods and practices.
Manage and develop the Department’s business risk profile.
Ensure that risk management philosophy and culture is embedded in the organisation.
Monitor and ensure the implementation and continuous adherence to professional guideline and standards.
Oversee the management and implementation of the risk management-: Undertake studies and analysis for identifying risks to establish the internal and external organisation context.
Ensure development of risk management controls and contingency plans in the Department.
Manage the risk management assessment process.
Lead the implementation of risk strategies in conjunction.
Ensure provision of risk management advisory services and participate in relevant internal and external structures.
Manage the administration of risk analysis projects.
Manage, monitor and review the identified risk response activities.
Manage the development of risk profile (ensure that the risk register is maintained).
Prepare reports on implementation and progress of risk strategies.
Manage and undertake capacity development (inform, guide and advise employees on risk management matters).
Provide effective management of business framework-: Manage the development of analysis work.
Design business cases for business process management.
Ensure prioritisation and evaluation of business analysis projects, Administer business analysis programmes.
Provide inputs to change management projects.
Compile reports on the management of business architecture for senior management.
Ensure collection and assessment of information regarding implementation of risk strategies and provide information to Strategic Management-: Conduct risk analyses on risk information.
Evaluate and prioritise risk analysis projects.
Evaluate the effectiveness of integration of risk management within the organisation.
Ensure that risks attached to business processes are addressed in conjunction with business analysis.
Provide inputs 111 with risk information.
Explore and suggest solutions to identified risks.
Provide inputs to change management components.
Manage the Directorate: Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and reporting systems in order to meet performance expectations; Develop and manage the operational plan of the Directorate and report on progress as required; Manage performance and development of employees; Establish, implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements; Compile and submit all required administrative reports; Quality control of work delivered by employees; Monitor the budget and expenditures for the Directorate.
