ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Compliance Management Services
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Internal Auditing / Financial Management / Law / Risk Management.
- Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience working in compliance management.
- Job related knowledge: knowledge of corporate governance issues, Compliance management, public service environment, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury Regulations.
- Relevant legislation and regulations, norms and standards.
- Job related skills: Dynamic leadership skills, Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, Project management skills, Communications skills (verbal and written), Presentation and Facilitation skills.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Extended working hours and ability to work under pressure.
- A valid driver’s license.
Duties
- Implement a compliance management strategy.
- Implement compliance management process which includes compliance identification, compliance risk assessment, compliance risk management and reporting.
- Develop a training strategy and train employees in the Department on compliance awareness.
- Update the Departmental Compliance universe on an on-going basis.
- Provide assistance in compiling the annual compliance management implementation plan.
- Participate in committees that serve as advisory bodies in the area of compliance risk management.
- Provide assistance in all compliance report coordination and assist in any compliance related information required by Risk and Compliance Committee.
- Align compliance checklist with strategic and operational plans on an on-going basis.
- Identify strategic and operational plans of the Department in order to understand the Departmental business for the purpose of identifying regulatory requirements.
- Conduct compliance assessments in the department according to procedure.
- Conduct compliance monitoring in accordance with developed compliance monitoring tools and techniques.
- Communicate best practice methodologies and standards for compliance functionality.
- Research on what are the best compliance practice methodologies and contribute in improving the Departmental compliance management methodology.
Enquiries
Mr M Setati at 071 878 9179
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ADCMrecruit53@nda.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. 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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two preentry 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. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date, as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
Notes
EE Target: African Male and Persons with disability.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: Compliance Management Services
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Internal Auditing / Financial Management / Law / Risk Management.
Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience working in compliance management. Job related knowledge: knowledge of corporate governance
issues, Compliance management, public service environment, Public Financial
Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury Regulations. Relevant legislation and regulations, norms and standards. Job related skills: Dynamic
leadership skills, Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, Project management skills, Communications skills (verbal and written), Presentation
and Facilitation skills. Problem solving and analysis. Extended working hours and ability to work under pressure. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Implement a compliance management strategy. Implement compliance management process which includes compliance identification, compliance
risk assessment, compliance risk management and reporting. Develop a training strategy and train employees in the Department on compliance
awareness. Update the Departmental Compliance universe on an on-going basis. Provide assistance in compiling the annual compliance management
implementation plan. Participate in committees that serve as advisory bodies in the area of compliance risk management. Provide assistance in all
compliance report coordination and assist in any compliance related information required by Risk and Compliance Committee. Align compliance
checklist with strategic and operational plans on an on-going basis. Identify strategic and operational plans of the Department in order to understand the
Departmental business for the purpose of identifying regulatory requirements.
Conduct compliance assessments in the department according to procedure.
Conduct compliance monitoring in accordance with developed compliance monitoring tools and techniques. Communicate best practice methodologies
and standards for compliance functionality. Research on what are the best compliance practice methodologies and contribute in improving the
Departmental compliance management methodology.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Setati at 071 878 9179
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
ADCMrecruit53@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African Male and Persons with disability.
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.