ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office – Polokwane | closing date: 14 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
- Grade 12/Matric, a qualification at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA in Auditing, Finance and Risk Management.
- 3 years at Supervisory level / Risk Officer/ Risk Practitioner of which 5 years’ experience must be Risk Management.
- Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities.
- Knowledge And Skills: Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
- Risk assessment methodologies.
- Business Continuity Management.
- Combined Assurance processes.
- Public financial management environment.
- Government reporting frameworks.
- Risk identification and analysis.
- Risk monitoring and evaluation.
- Report writing.
- Stakeholder engagement.
- Presentation skills.
- Governance and compliance monitoring.
- Policy implementation.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Strategic thinking.
- Planning and organisational skills.
Duties
- Supervise and conduct risk assessment in the Department: Implement risk management activities in accordance with the approved Risk Management Framework.
- Support the development and implementation of risk management policies and strategies.
- Conduct departmental risk assessments and identify emerging risks.
- Maintain risk registers and monitor risk response plans and evaluate mitigation measures.
- Participate in the implementation of the Department’s Combined Assurance Plan.
- Provide risk management awareness campaigns: Develop an approved annual Risk Management Awareness Campaign Plan/schedule.
- Conduct awareness sessions and consultations with management and risk champions.
- Facilitate induction awareness sessions for newly appointed employees on risk management responsibilities.
- Develop and circulate awareness materials such as posters, brochures, presentations and emails.
- Provide Business Continuity Services: Assist with Business Continuity Management Programme implementation.
- Conduct a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for critical business processes within the department.
- Conduct simulation exercises and desktop testing of Business Continuity Plans.
- Coordinate awareness campaigns on emergency preparedness and service continuity.
- Engage ICT and facilities management on system recovery and infrastructure readiness.
- Assess departmental readiness for potential disruptions and emergencies.
- Facilitate lessons-learned sessions from incidents, tests and simulations conducted.
- Render secretariat
Enquiries
Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.
Notes
Applications must be submitted on a duly completed prescribed Z83 application for employment form (2021 version) obtainable from any public service department or can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application except when applying through the erecruitment system. All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D of the Z83 form should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full. Part E, F & G applicants often indicate “refer to CV or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 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 his or her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a security clearance and verification of qualifications. The recommended candidate for appointment will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check for security reasons. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserve the right not to make any appointment(s) to the posts advertised. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No. 3 of 2000. The department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation or meals) for candidates attending interviews. The Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Head Office – Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12/Matric, a qualification at NQF level 6 as recognized by SAQA in Auditing, Finance and Risk Management. 3 years at Supervisory level / Risk
Officer/ Risk Practitioner of which 5 years’ experience must be Risk
Management. Valid driver’s license, with the exception of applicants with disabilities. Knowledge And Skills: Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
Risk assessment methodologies. Business Continuity Management.
Combined Assurance processes. Public financial management environment.
Government reporting frameworks. Risk identification and analysis. Risk monitoring and evaluation. Report writing. Stakeholder engagement.
Presentation skills. Governance and compliance monitoring. Policy implementation. Problem-solving abilities. Communication skills. Computer
literacy. Microsoft Office proficiency. Strategic thinking. Planning and organisational skills.
DUTIES : Supervise and conduct risk assessment in the Department: Implement risk management activities in accordance with the approved Risk Management
Framework. Support the development and implementation of risk management policies and strategies. Conduct departmental risk assessments and identify
emerging risks. Maintain risk registers and monitor risk response plans and evaluate mitigation measures. Participate in the implementation of the
Department’s Combined Assurance Plan. Provide risk management awareness campaigns: Develop an approved annual Risk Management
Awareness Campaign Plan/schedule. Conduct awareness sessions and consultations with management and risk champions. Facilitate induction
awareness sessions for newly appointed employees on risk management responsibilities. Develop and circulate awareness materials such as posters,
brochures, presentations and emails. Provide Business Continuity Services:
Assist with Business Continuity Management Programme implementation.
Conduct a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for critical business processes within the department. Conduct simulation exercises and desktop testing of
Business Continuity Plans. Coordinate awareness campaigns on emergency preparedness and service continuity. Engage ICT and facilities management
on system recovery and infrastructure readiness. Assess departmental readiness for potential disruptions and emergencies. Facilitate lessons-learned
sessions from incidents, tests and simulations conducted. Render secretariat
duties to the Business Continuity Management Committee. Establish and
maintain good relation with relevant Risk Planning and Management stakeholders: Attend departmental management meetings, governance
committees and stakeholder forums to provide risk management inputs. Liaise with other units about identified high risk areas. Develop recommendations for
improvement of risk management practices. Maintain continuous communication with programme managers, risk champions, and senior
management regarding risk management matters. Prepare presentations, briefing notes, and reports for management and stakeholder engagements on
risk management matters. Promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability across the department through continuous stakeholder
interaction. Provide resources (human, financial & physical): Supervise and support subordinates on daily administrative and operational activities. Allocate
duties and monitor workload distribution within the section to ensure effective
utilisation of staff. Promote teamwork, discipline and effective communication within the unit. Identify staff capacity gaps and recommend relevant training
and development interventions. Monitor staff attendance, leave management, and timely submission of timesheets. Facilitate performance management
processes, including performance agreements and quarterly reviews. Monitor the utilisation of allocated funds to ensure value of money. Ensure compliance
with occupational health and safety requirements within the office environment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Hanyane NP, Mr. Moabelo MJ, Ms. Motsai S Tel No: (015) 284 7586/7627/7262.
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.