POST 33/19 : DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT REF NO: DPSP/28/33/25
This post is being advertised internally and in the broader Public Service Circular.
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package), which consists of a basic salary (70% of package, employer‘s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and a flexible portion to be structured according to Senior Management Service Guidelines.
CENTRE : Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A senior Certificate with Bachelor’s Degree/ Advance Diploma in Risk Management/ Accounting and Auditing or Compliance qualification (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA. Must have 5 years proven experience at middle/senior managerial level. The successful candidate must have Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate. To access the SMS pre-entry certificate
course and for further details, please click https://thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-enrty-programme/. Kindly note that there is specific amount to be paid in order to enrol for the course. Special requirements (Skills needed): Knowledge of Government MTSF Policies, Government Policies, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations and the Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Knowledge of ERM Frameworks, Risk Management prescripts, standards and wider intra-departmental activities in government. Affiliation with relevant professional bodies (IRMSA, IIA, Compliance, Ethics, ACFE etc.) Previously experience in facilitating the work of and reporting to Oversight or Governance Committee will be considered an added advantage. Quantitative techniques. Appropriate exposure within the risk management environment and knowledge and understanding of core processes in the Public Service. Strong knowledge of Compliance, Fraud and Ethics Management. Ability to effectively and correctly interpret and apply policy, instructions and regulations. Ability to develop effective management reports and to present at senior level FORA. Able to work independently under pressure and to travel as necessary. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, specifically in English. Good interpersonal and HR management skills. Strong orientation towards delivering effective, efficient service and aiming for zero defects. Strongly self-motivated leader with good
leadership qualities. Ability to work effectively with figures. Through knowledge of microcomputer applications Word for Windows, Excel and PowerPoint. Analytical and innovative thinking ability as well as problem solving skills. Proven ability to design, develop, implement and maintain effective management plans in support of the Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning process.

DUTIES : Provide and maintain Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy, strategy and instructions. Co-ordinate the ERM process in the Department of Defence (DOD). Provide ERM performance monitoring, control and accountability. Facilitate the enterprise risks oversight process. Manage the internal ERM directorate.

ENQUIRIES : Mr S.J. Nkosi Tel No: (012) 355 6269
APPLICATIONS : To the Department of Defence, Human Resources Division (Chief Directorate HR Management), Private Bag X976, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to Bank of Lisbon (Cnr Paul Kruger and Visagie Street) or e-mailed to dhrcm.staffing@dod.mil.za
NOTE : The Department of Defence is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability). The candidature of persons whose transfer/appointment will promote representatively will receive preference.
CLOSING DATE : 06 October 2025 at 16h00

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
CLOSING DATE : 06 October 2025 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on form Z83 (effective 01 January 2021), obtainable from the website of the Department of Public Service and Administration at www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit relevant certified copies of qualifications /relevant documentation. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to two (2) pre-entry assessments of which one will be a practical exercise and the other must be an Integrity
(Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection Committee shall score both technical exercise as an additional criterion in the interview process. The practical exercise shall determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and shall comprise a formal test to determine a candidate’s proficiency Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment shall be conducted to determine the candidate’s grasp of the ethical principles, ethical decision-making abilities and ethical standards relevant to public service. The logistics of which will be communicated by the department on the date of the interview. Additional to this, the shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (competency based assessments) as mandated by the Department of Public Service and
Administration Senior Management Service competency assessment tools. 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 (Top Secret security clearance). 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. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and performance agreement with the Secretary for Defence. Applicants must quote the relevant reference number provided. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. The department reserves the right not to make appointment to the advertised post. Due to the large volumes of applications anticipated, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.