Assistant Director - Risk and Security

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 469 000; Full time

Job summary

A public health department is seeking a Director of Administration and Logistics in Johannesburg to oversee security management and implement risk policies. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and ten years of experience, with at least three years in a supervisory role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside knowledge of security standards. The role offers a salary of R468 459 per annum, plus benefits. Applications are to be submitted online only.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in risk and security management.
• 3 years experience at supervisory level in risk and security.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Security guards’ services and liaise with authorities.
• Implement the department security policy and ERM Implementation plan.
• Facilitate risk assessment methodologies and compile risk registers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of security policies

Conflict resolution

Education

Relevant bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Risk Management

Job description

• Directorate : Administration and Logistic
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R468 459.00per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Relevant bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Risk Management or Three Year National Diploma in security management NQF level 6 , plus 10 years relevant experience . At least three (3) years’ experience at supervisory level 7 in risk and security management. Understanding of the relevant legislation and policies framework. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury regulations and guidelines. Public Sector Risk Management framework. Public Services Anti-corruption strategy and departmental anti- corruption measures. Principles of enterprise risk management governance and accountability. Internal control and assurance. ERM concepts, frame and methodologies. King report on corporate governance. Knowledge of minimum physical security standards (MPSS). Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), Security Breaches, investigation, Security Awareness Programmes, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Fire Regulations. Good Communication Skills (Verbal and Written), Interpersonal, Computer (MS Office Packages), report writing, Knowledge of performance Management System Development, Conflict resolution and auditing, Disaster and recovery plan. Department policies and procedures. A valid driver’s License.

Duties :

• Manage Security guards’ services, liaise regularly with NIA, SAPS and Risk Management Directorate of the department of health (DOH), Implement the department security policy and minimum information. Implement the ERM Implementation plan. Implement risk assessment methodologies, Models and systems. Facilitate the assessment of identified risks. Facilitate the compilation of operational risk registers. Facilitate the assessment of identified risks response strategies (mitigate plans). Report all relevant ERM matters including, Finding’s risk positions and recommendation to relevant stakeholders. Establish and maintain a risk management philosophy and culture within the organization. Manage and coordinate of risk management with all assurance providers. Coordinate the activities of risk management committee and perform the secretariat function. Implementation of security polices standards. Assess and improve the effectiveness of security measures and procedures. Conduct threats and risk assessment and implement recommendations. Create security awareness regarding access control measures and compliance thereof. Manage access control security system and maintenance thereof. Develop and implement procedures for the movement of movable assets and information documents. Maintain records of information security breaches/incidents. Compile and provide management reports. Hold regular meetings with security services providers. Investigate all reported security breaches incidents and write reports. Report security breaches to the SSA or SAPS. Develop, Implement, Evaluate and monitor the performance agreements with security personnel. Assess performance of the security staff.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s License is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote presentively (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.Johannesburg Health District does not have budget for resettlement and S&T claims.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg Health District

Closing Date : 23-01-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Degree or Diploma in Risk Management?

Do you have three (3) years’ experience at supervisory level in risk and security management?

Do you have valid driver’s license?

Please Notes :

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