Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/09 · Ref DPSP/26/30/26/05 (3 Years Fixed Term Contract
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER
- CentreArmscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria.
Closing date: 10 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 4
- Circular Post
- 30/09
- Reference number
- DPSP/26/30/26/05 (3 Years Fixed Term Contract
- Department
- Department of Defence (DoD)
- Centre
- Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria.
- Salary
- Member will be remunerated in accordance with the applicable statutory rates and guidelines as prescribed by National Treasury.
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Defence (DoD).
The listed centre is Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria..
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Member will be remunerated in accordance with the applicable statutory rates and guidelines as prescribed by National Treasury.
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- A Minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with a recognised Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma in Risk Management / Accounting / Auditing / Financial Management or relevant qualification at (NQF Level 7).
- A postgraduate qualification would serve as an advantage.
- Prospective candidates should have more than ten (10) years executive management experience in Risk Management, Governance, Internal and External Auditing, Anti-Fraud and Corruption, Compliance Management and Business Continuity Management.
- Applicants must have previous experience in serving in oversight committees, e.g Risk Management and/or Audit Committees, preferably in the Public Service, will be an added advantage.
- Candidates must be affiliated with a professional recognised body for appointment as a member of the Risk Management Committee at the level of Practitioner (CRM PRAC/) / Certified Risk Management Professional (CRM PROF).
- Special requirements (skills needed): High level of integrity, independence, dedication, inquisitiveness and understanding of public sector business and controls.
- A good understanding of Risk Management, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance principles, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) model and Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
Duties
- Operate in accordance with the approved DOD Strategic Management Risk Management Charter.
- Advice the Accounting Officer and management on risk management matters at an organisational level.
- Review and monitor implementation of the Risk Management Policy, Strategy and annual Risk Management Implementation Plan across the DOD.
- Advice on integration of Risk Management into strategy, planning, monitoring and reporting processes.
- Provide guidance and advice on the department’s risk identification and assessment methodologies for reasonable assurance of completeness and accuracy of the risk register.
- Provide guidance on setting the Department of Defence’s Risk Appetite Framework including tolerance levels across the department.
- Oversee the implementation of risk maturity mode.
- Regular interaction and coordination with the Audit Committee.
- Act as the chair of the Strategic Risk Management in the absence of the chairperson.
Enquiries
Mr T.B. Khunou Tel No: (012) 355 5812
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Department of Defence, Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division, Directorate Risk Management, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to Armscor Building, Defence Headquarters Unit, Corner Delmas and Nossob Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, where it must be placed in the box at the reception or emailed to Tumelo.Khunou@dod.mil.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/.
- Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months.
- Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified.
- Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing.
- Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts.
- Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted.
- The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification).
- Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The level of appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and research output.
- 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.
- 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 preference, emotional intelligence, and integrity. The competency assessment will be limited to successful candidates in the interview process only.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability checks (pre-employment screening) which may include social media profiles checks. A successful candidate will have to undergo a full security vetting while in the employ of the department and negative outcome shall nullify employment contract.
- Failure to submit the required documents will result in your application not being considered.
- Successful candidates will be required to disclose their financial interests within one (1) month of appointment.
- Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details.
- Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 30/09 : RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER REF NO: DPSP/26/30/26/05 (3 Years Fixed Term Contract)
SALARY : Member will be remunerated in accordance with the applicable statutory rates and guidelines as prescribed by National Treasury.
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS : A Minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with a recognised Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma in Risk Management / Accounting /
Auditing / Financial Management or relevant qualification at (NQF Level 7). A postgraduate qualification would serve as an advantage. Prospective
candidates should have more than ten (10) years executive management experience in Risk Management, Governance, Internal and External Auditing,
Anti-Fraud and Corruption, Compliance Management and Business Continuity
Management. Applicants must have previous experience in serving in oversight committees, e.g Risk Management and/or Audit Committees,
preferably in the Public Service, will be an added advantage. Candidates must be affiliated with a professional recognised body for appointment as a member
of the Risk Management Committee at the level of Practitioner (CRM PRAC/)
/ Certified Risk Management Professional (CRM PROF). Special requirements
(skills needed): High level of integrity, independence, dedication, inquisitiveness and understanding of public sector business and controls. A
good understanding of Risk Management, Ethical Leadership and Corporate
Governance principles, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury
Regulations, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) model and
Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
DUTIES : Operate in accordance with the approved DOD Strategic Management Risk Management Charter. Advice the Accounting Officer and management on risk
management matters at an organisational level. Review and monitor implementation of the Risk Management Policy, Strategy and annual Risk
Management Implementation Plan across the DOD. Advice on integration of
Risk Management into strategy, planning, monitoring and reporting processes.
Provide guidance and advice on the department’s risk identification and assessment methodologies for reasonable assurance of completeness and
accuracy of the risk register. Provide guidance on setting the Department of
Defence’s Risk Appetite Framework including tolerance levels across the department. Oversee the implementation of risk maturity mode. Regular
interaction and coordination with the Audit Committee. Act as the chair of the
Strategic Risk Management in the absence of the chairperson.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T.B. Khunou Tel No: (012) 355 5812
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division, Directorate Risk Management, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or hand
delivered to Armscor Building, Defence Headquarters Unit, Corner Delmas and
Nossob Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, where it must be placed in the box at the reception or emailed to Tumelo.Khunou@dod.mil.za
SALARY : Member will be remunerated in accordance with the applicable statutory rates and guidelines as prescribed by National Treasury.
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS : A Minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with a recognised Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma in Risk Management / Accounting /
Auditing / Financial Management or relevant qualification at (NQF Level 7). A postgraduate qualification would serve as an advantage. Prospective
candidates should have more than ten (10) years executive management experience in Risk Management, Governance, Internal and External Auditing,
Anti-Fraud and Corruption, Compliance Management and Business Continuity
Management. Applicants must have previous experience in serving in oversight committees, e.g Risk Management and/or Audit Committees,
preferably in the Public Service, will be an added advantage. Candidates must be affiliated with a professional recognised body for appointment as a member
of the Risk Management Committee at the level of Practitioner (CRM PRAC/)
/ Certified Risk Management Professional (CRM PROF). Special requirements
(skills needed): High level of integrity, independence, dedication, inquisitiveness and understanding of public sector business and controls. A
good understanding of Risk Management, Ethical Leadership and Corporate
Governance principles, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury
Regulations, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) model and
Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
DUTIES : Operate in accordance with the approved DOD Strategic Management Risk Management Charter. Advice the Accounting Officer and management on risk
management matters at an organisational level. Review and monitor implementation of the Risk Management Policy, Strategy and annual Risk
Management Implementation Plan across the DOD. Advice on integration of
Risk Management into strategy, planning, monitoring and reporting processes.
Provide guidance and advice on the department’s risk identification and assessment methodologies for reasonable assurance of completeness and
accuracy of the risk register. Provide guidance on setting the Department of
Defence’s Risk Appetite Framework including tolerance levels across the department. Oversee the implementation of risk maturity mode. Regular
interaction and coordination with the Audit Committee. Act as the chair of the
Strategic Risk Management in the absence of the chairperson.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T.B. Khunou Tel No: (012) 355 5812
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division, Directorate Risk Management, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or hand
delivered to Armscor Building, Defence Headquarters Unit, Corner Delmas and
Nossob Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, where it must be placed in the box at the reception or emailed to Tumelo.Khunou@dod.mil.za