ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office (Polokwane) | closing date: 10 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
- Applicants should apply through the following website http://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. The application on the eRecruitment system should be accompanied by the new Z83 and recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates). Failure to attach required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualified Applications may also be hand delivered/posted to: Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure: Private Bag X9490, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered at Works Tower Building, No. 43
- Church Street, Polokwane, 0699. For Capricorn District: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane 0700 Or hand deliver at 15
- Landros Mare street, next to Correctional Services. For Mopani District: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826
- or hand deliver at 570
- Parliamentary Building, Giyani. For Sekhukhune District: Private Bag X02 Chuenespoort, 0745
- or hand deliver at Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to traffic department. For Vhembe District: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970
- or hand deliver at Cnr. Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa. For Waterberg District: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510 or hand deliver at Cnr. Thabo Mbeki & Elias Motsoaledi Street. The application on eRecruitment system should be accompanied by recent comprehensive CV (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed, i.e. positions held and duration/dates) as well as copies of all qualifications, Identity Document and valid driver’s license only. Failure to attach copies and required documents will result in the application not being considered/disqualification.
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements
- Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Risk Management/Auditing, Public Management /Administration or related field.
- A minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in risk management environment at salary level 7/8.
- A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).
- Knowledge And Skills: Sounds working knowledge of the legislative requirements relating to ERM.
- Good understanding of integrated Risk Management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Understanding of ISO 22301 and ISO 22313 Frameworks.
- Knowledge of good practice guidance on business continuity management.
- Knowledge of Treasury Regulations.
- Understanding Public Service Regulations.
- Good communication skills (written and spoken).
- Good computer literacy and use of standard packages.
- Research and project management skills.
- Ability to liaise with and coordinate stakeholder engagements.
- Knowledge of policy development, analysis and implementation.
- Organisational, planning and co-ordination skills.
- Facilitation and presentation skills.
- Management and Organisational skills.
- Negotiation and consultation skills.
Duties
- Coordinating and providing technical and administrative support on corporate governance, departmental enterprise risk management, developing and monitoring the implementation of the Business Continuity Plan.
- Developing and reviewing framework for Enterprise Risk Management.
- Benchmarking with the best practices in Risk Management to review the Risk Management Frameworks.
- Implementing the reviewed Risk Management Framework.
- Developing the risk appetite and tolerance framework and implementation thereof.
- Facilitating the development of the departmental Combined Assurance Plan.
- Coordinate and Provide secretariat services to the Risk Management Committee (RMC).
- Coordinate and provide secretarial services to the Business Continuity Management Committee.
- Coordinate the facilitation of the departmental risk identification and assessment workshops including events and departmental sisters.
- Capturing and updating risk management reports into the Barnow System.
Enquiries
Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284 4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.
Notes
Applicants will be assisted to apply through the E-recruitment system at The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, 21 Biccard Street, Polokwane, Olympic Towers Applications are hereby invited for filling of vacant posts, which exist in the Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation. Notes: Department of Sport, Arts & Culture is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Certified copies of educational qualifications, academic records, identity documents and a valid driver’s license (where required) are only required to be presented on the day of the interview. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in the candidate being disqualified. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction; applicants are hereby advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No.3 of 2000. Pre-Entry Assessments: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Practical Exercise (a) All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements. (b) The assessment must comprise a formal test to determine a candidate's proficiency in core functions and the technical dimensions specified in the job advertisement. https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/ep/2024 All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity The closing date for submission of applications is the 10 August 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to security clearance and preemployment verifications. Successful incumbent will be expected to sign a performance agreement within one month after assumption of duty. The successful candidate will also be required to disclose their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. The advert will be posted on the following websites www.sac.limpopo.gov.za / www.limpopo.gov.za, and www.dpsa.gov.za MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Risk Management/Auditing, Public Management /Administration or related field. A minimum of 3 years’
supervisory experience in risk management environment at salary level 7/8. A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities). Knowledge And
Skills: Sounds working knowledge of the legislative requirements relating to
ERM. Good understanding of integrated Risk Management principles and practices. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Understanding of ISO 22301 and ISO 22313 Frameworks. Knowledge of good practice guidance on business continuity management. Knowledge of Treasury
Regulations. Understanding Public Service Regulations. Good communication skills (written and spoken). Good computer literacy and use of standard
packages. Research and project management skills. Ability to liaise with and coordinate stakeholder engagements. Knowledge of policy development,
analysis and implementation. Organisational, planning and co-ordination skills.
Facilitation and presentation skills. Management and Organisational skills.
Negotiation and consultation skills.
DUTIES : Coordinating and providing technical and administrative support on corporate governance, departmental enterprise risk management, developing and
monitoring the implementation of the Business Continuity Plan. Developing and reviewing framework for Enterprise Risk Management. Benchmarking with
the best practices in Risk Management to review the Risk Management
Frameworks. Implementing the reviewed Risk Management Framework.
Developing the risk appetite and tolerance framework and implementation thereof. Facilitating the development of the departmental Combined Assurance
Plan. Coordinate and Provide secretariat services to the Risk Management
Committee (RMC). Coordinate and provide secretarial services to the Business
Continuity Management Committee. Coordinate the facilitation of the departmental risk identification and assessment workshops including events
and departmental sisters. Capturing and updating risk management reports into the Barnow System.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284 4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.