ASSISTANT DIRECTOR- RISK MANAGEMENT

Department Of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Pretoria is seeking a Risk Manager to conduct risk assessments and develop risk management strategies. The ideal candidate will need a relevant tertiary qualification, at least 5 years of work experience in Risk Management, and strong analytical and communication skills. This position includes oversight of audit processes and the implementation of risk management policies. The application will be accepted strictly online.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience required with at least 3 years on supervisory level.
• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulation, Corporate Governance King III.
• Experience in internal and external audit practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments to identify and analyze enterprise risks.
• Draft Risk Management Implementation and Fraud Prevention Plans.
• Oversee the development of Risk Registers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Planning and organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Numeracy skills

Education

Relevant 3-year tertiary qualification

Post graduate qualification in Risk Management

Job description

Requirements

• A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification: e.g. National Diploma or a B Degree in Risk Management/ Internal Audit/ Financial Management. Code EB driver’s license. A minimum of 5 years’ work experience is required of which at least 3 years should be on supervisory level within Risk Management and Audit environment. Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulation, Corporate Governance King III, Minimum Information Security Standard (MISS) and other relevant regulations within public sector is essential. Knowledge of internal and external audit practices. Skills and Competency: Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Exceptional analytical and interpretation skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Have high level of ethical conduct and outmost Integrity. Ability to liaise with staff at all levels within the organization. Service delivery orientated. Ability to think strategically. Numeracy and Analytical skills. A post graduate qualification in Risk Management will be an added advantage.

Duties

• Conduct risk assessments to identify, describe and analyse the enterprise risks within the Hospital. Coordinate and facilitate the development of risk profile and risk management plans, monitor the implementation thereof and produce reports. Develop processes to facilitate the implementation of an institutional wide risk management policy and strategy. Annually draft Risk Management Implementation plans/ Fraud Prevention Plan for approval by the Executive. Plan and conduct strategic and operational risk assessments. Oversee development of Risk Registers and monitor regular updating thereof. Facilitate risk management across functional business units, cost centres and ensure effective risk reporting. Assist in the development and rolling out of risk management / Fraud and Corruption awareness programme throughout the institution. Ensure effective co-ordination of all audit projects by either Gauteng Audit Service or Auditor General. Scrutinize audit findings and assist with implementation of effective audit action plans. Ensure establishment of an effective institutional Risk Management Committee. Produce reports of high quality and present regularly to the Hospital EXCO, Hospital Board and Audit Committee. Act as Chief Ethics Officer and ensure proper roll-out of ethics programmes and Code of conduct. Offer outmost support to inter-linked departments such as Quality Assurance, OHS and Clinical areas. Conduct investigation and produce conclusive reports into reported irregularities on an ad-hoc basis.

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 Licence 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 a 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. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 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 representivity (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.
• 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.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

24-10-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification: e.g. National Diploma or a B Degree in Risk Management/ Internal Audit/ Financial Management?

Do you have a minimum of 5 years’ work experience is required of which at least 3 years should be on supervisory level within Risk Management and Audit environment?