• Reference Number : REFS/056311
• Directorate : RISK MANAGEMENT
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 932 292.00 per annum. All-inclusive remuneration package
• Enquiries : Ms. Iris Thanjekwayo; Tel: 072 788 2364

Requirements :

• Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) in Risk Management or related field as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 5 years of experience of which 3 years must be at supervisory level (ASD). A valid driver’s license. COMPETENCIES: Public Service Act and Regulations and relevant legislation. Knowledge of anti-corruption initiatives and Professional Ethics Infrastructure. Knowledge of ethics auditing and ethics legal frameworks. SKILLS: Computer literacy, problem solving and analysis, planning and organizing, report writing, communication.

Duties :

• Manage, implement, review and improve the risk management framework. Undertake studies and analysis to identify risks to establish the internal and external organization context. Manage, facilitate and advise on the risk management assessment process. Manage, monitor and review the identified risk response activities. Compile risk profile (ensure that the risk register is maintained). Compile reports as required. Facilitate the institutionalization risk management. Ensure that risk management philosophy and culture is embedded in the organization. Manage and undertake capacity development (inform, guide and advise employees on risk management matters). Manage the Sub Directorate: Risk Management. Maintenance of discipline. Deputy Director Risk Management. Management of performance and Development. Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions. Establish implement and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate and report on progress as required. Develop implement and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Serve on transversal task teams as required. Procurement and asset management for the sub directorate. Planning and allocating work Quality control of work delivered by employees. Functional technical advice and guidance.

Notes :

• Department of Environment is an equal opportunity employer and intends to promote equity through filling of these posts. Candidates whose appointment / promotion will promote the achievement of employment equity within the department will receive preference, in particular designated groups (coloured’s, Indians, whites and persons with disability.) To apply for the below positions, please submit your application online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za or send an email @ GDENVrecruitment@gauteng.gov.za. quoting the relevant reference number applications must be submitted on the NEW Z.83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Applications with the OLD Z.83 form will not be considered. A NEW Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialed by the applicant. A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications obtained and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources and will be subjected to verification by the South African Qualifications Authority. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must also provide an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at own expense. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered further. Due to the anticipated large volume of responses, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. After the pre-entry assessments, an oral interview will be conducted. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). By responding to the advertisement, applicants consent to the collection, processing and storing of their Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Act No. 4 of 2013. Candidates will therefore be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct the verifications. Information will be used for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent, unless required by law. All applicants must declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and must disclose membership on Boards and directorships associated with. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The submitted CVs will be destroyed as legislated in the National Archives Act. In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information only for audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide the requested information will result in your application not being considered further. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post(s). The successful candidate must disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign an employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty. A Performance Agreement must be concluded and signed within three months from the date of assumption of duty.

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Head Office (Johannesburg)

Closing Date : 18-09-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.