POST 15/22 : RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON REF NO: HR5/1/2/3/01
(3 Years Fixed Terms Contract)
SALARY : Members will be remunerated according to rates approved by the Department of Employment and Labour
CENTRE : Compensation Fund, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 6) in Accounting / Risk Management or Auditing, with post-graduate qualifications or certification in similar fields, such as CRMA/ CIA /CA (SA)/CISA. Affiliation to a professionally recognized body such as IRMSA / IIA / ISACA / SAICA or any risk management/internal audit /accounting related professional affiliation. 10 years or more leadership
and experience in serving as chairperson of Risk/Audit Committees of large public or private sector institutions. Knowledge: Applicants must have extensive knowledge and experience in Labour, Insurance, Risk Management, Governance, Internal and External Auditing, Anti-Fraud and Corruption, Compliance Management and Business Continuity Management, relevant ISO standards, COSO model, COBIT Framework, Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Knowledge of Public Service Values, DPSA guidelines on National Departments, Compensation Fund business strategies and goals, Compensation Fund regulations, policies and procedures, Compensation Fund Services. Legislative requirements: Treasury Regulations. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Skills: Strong leadership, governance and oversight, Analytical thinking ability and good communication. Courage to challenge answers and ask relevant questions. Willing to dedicate time and energy to serve the interest of the public. Encourage openness and transparency. Healthy skepticism and professional approach. High level of integrity. Inquisitiveness and independent judgement. Ability to offer new perspective.

DUTIES : Fulfil oversight responsibilities regarding Governance, Risk management, Internal Control, Legal and Regulatory Compliance, External and Internal Audit, Anti-corruption and Integrity Management, Compliance Risk Management, Business Continuity Management and Information and Communication Technology. Assist the Accounting Officer/Authority in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities in terms of Risk Management. Regulate and discharge all the responsibilities as contained in the Compensation Fund Risk Committee Terms of Reference. By virtue of their appointment as Chairperson of the Compensation Fund Risk Management Committee, the individual will also serve as a member of both the Compensation Fund Audit Committee and the Department of Employment and Labour National Risk Management Committee.

ENQUIRIES : Ms K Nkabinde at 076 229 2252
APPLICATIONS : Chief Director: Corporate Services: P O Box 955, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 167 Thabo Sehume & Madiba Street, Delta Heights Building or Direct your applications to: Jobs-CF1@labour.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Sub-directorate: Human Resources Planning Practices and Administration, Compensation Fund.

It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.
CLOSING DATE : 22 May 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)
NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post.