ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at North West Department of Public Works and Roads. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office – Mahikeng | closing date: 29 June 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.
e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit2@nwpg.gov.za
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Requirements
- Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management / Internal Audit / Accounting / Economics / Compliance Management.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Experience: 3 years relevant experience in Risk Management of which 2 years should be at supervisory level.
- Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
- COSO Framework.
- King Report on Corporate Governance.
- Treasury Regulations.
- Anti-fraud and corruption policies.
- Criminal and Commercial Law.
- Labour Relations legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Skills: Analytical and strategic management skills.
- Financial management.
- Facilitation and presentation.
- Investigation and interviewing.
- People management.
- Computer literacy.
- Time management.
- Communication (written and verbal).
- Interpersonal skills.
- Planning and organizing.
- Report writing skills.
Duties
- Develop, revise & implement risk management policies, frameworks, strategies, and procedures.
- Monitor organizational risk management, ethics and integrity management implementation plans.
- Facilitate and coordinate risk assessments (strategic, operational, project) across divisions.
- Maintain risk registers.
- Monitor emerging risks and update registers regularly.
- Develop and implement mitigation/treatment plans.
- Track progress of risk mitigation plans and review controls’ effectiveness.
- Conduct fraud investigation, corruption or compliance failures.
- Facilitate capacity building sessions to departmental staff on organizational risk and integrity management policies, processes and procedures.
- Prepare periodic risk reports (quarterly, annually etc.) to senior management and/or risk committees.
- Present findings, risk trends, recommendations, and advise on risk exposure.
- Develop, test and review business continuity plans.
- Liaise with internal departments, external auditors and regulatory bodies.
- Render secretariat services for Risk Management Committee.
- Supervise staff, ensure skills development and performance management.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Enquiries
Ms K. Masilo Tel No: (018) 388 1116
Notes
On the subject line of your E-mail, indicate the correct name of the post and the reference number also use the correct e-mail. All attachments for online submission must include the Z83 Form and Updated Curriculum Vitae Only be in PDF Format, also as One Document. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Compliance: Compliance: It is compulsory to fill all fields on the New Amended Z83 Form (81/971431) as prescribed with effect 01 January 2021, part of declaration must be signed, dated and initialed only on the first page. The Form is obtainable at any Public Service Departments and DPSA Website, www.dpsa.gov.za. Part A the applicant(s) must indicate the correct advertised Post name, Reference number and Centre. The Z83 Form must be accompanied by a recently updated Curriculum Vitae with full personal details, qualifications current and previous experience must be listed in date’s order, with relevant requirements of the post including three (3) names of contactable referees. Part B, C and D applicant must provide sufficient information relevant to the post applying for. Parts B, C and E fields for date of birth, work permit, business interest and preferred language, current study can be left blank if they don’t apply to you. Part E, F and G may not be fill if your CV already has the updated information. Applicant can skip experience section, but Part F is compulsory to be completed if you are seeking re-employment into the Public Service. Please note: It is a responsibility of a Person in possession of a foreign qualification to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) only when shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidate(s) for post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. NB: Senior Management Pre-entry Programme Certificate: No applicant shall be recommended for appointment without producing a Certificate of completion (Nyukela) as a mandatory requirement obtainable via this link: https://www.thensg.gov.za, offered by the National School of Government. Failure to submit the requested information will result not being considered. Applications received after the closing date will, as a rule not be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for interview process on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicant(s) previous background/reference checks will be verified through contactable referees. Shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which include criminal records, citizenship, financial credits, asset records, qualifications verification and vetting. Note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS Levels, shall undertake two (2) preentry assessments and one (1) will be a practical exercise including an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment, according to the mandated DPSA directive. The successful candidate will enter into an annual performance agreement. The candidate annually will be requested to disclose his/her financial interest. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment. Applicant requiring additional information regarding advertised post must direct their enquiries to the relevant person indicated. NB: Communication and Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not heard from us within six (6) months after the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS
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SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office – Mahikeng
REQUIREMENTS : Qualifications: National Senior Certificate plus an appropriate National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management / Internal Audit / Accounting /
Economics / Compliance Management. A valid driver’s license. Experience: 3 years relevant experience in Risk Management of which 2 years should be at
supervisory level. Knowledge: Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations,
Public Finance Management Act, Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
COSO Framework. King Report on Corporate Governance. Treasury
Regulations. Anti-fraud and corruption policies. Criminal and Commercial Law.
Labour Relations legislation, policies, and procedures. Skills: Analytical and strategic management skills. Financial management. Facilitation and
presentation. Investigation and interviewing. People management. Computer literacy. Time management. Communication (written and verbal). Interpersonal
skills. Planning and organizing. Report writing skills.
DUTIES : Develop, revise & implement risk management policies, frameworks, strategies, and procedures. Monitor organizational risk management, ethics
and integrity management implementation plans. Facilitate and coordinate risk assessments (strategic, operational, project) across divisions. Maintain risk
registers. Monitor emerging risks and update registers regularly. Develop and implement mitigation/treatment plans. Track progress of risk mitigation plans
and review controls’ effectiveness. Conduct fraud investigation, corruption or compliance failures. Facilitate capacity building sessions to departmental staff
on organizational risk and integrity management policies, processes and procedures. Prepare periodic risk reports (quarterly, annually etc.) to senior
management and/or risk committees. Present findings, risk trends, recommendations, and advise on risk exposure. Develop, test and review
business continuity plans. Liaise with internal departments, external auditors and regulatory bodies. Render secretariat services for Risk Management
Committee. Supervise staff, ensure skills development and performance management. Willingness to travel as required.
ENQUIRIES : Ms K. Masilo Tel No: (018) 388 1116
APPLICATIONS : e-mail to: DPWRHORecruit2@nwpg.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.