Assistant Director: Risk Management Level 9

Department of Environment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 438,000 - 536,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environment in Johannesburg is seeking a Risk Management professional. The role requires Matric plus a National Diploma/ Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Risk Compliance or Financial Management with 3–5 years’ experience and a valid driver’s licence.

You will provide risk management in line with PFMA and Treasury Regulations, help develop risk strategies, coordinate risk awareness/training, and support fraud investigations, audit planning and general management.

Qualifications

• Matric plus a National Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Auditing/Risk Compliance/Financial Management or equivalent qualifications recognised by SAQA.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a risk management environment.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide Risk Management as required by the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Develop risk management strategies/policies and system for the Department.
• Coordinate the promotion of risk awareness culture and conduct risk assessments throughout the Department.
• Coordinate and facilitate fraud and corruption investigations in the Department.
• Coordinate the execution of the Annual Audit Plan.
• General Management.

Skills

Risk Management

Driver's Licence

Education

Matric + Diploma/ Degree in Accounting/Auditing/Risk Compliance/Financial Management (SAQA recognised)

Job description

• Reference Number : Refs/057104
• Directorate : Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and Dinokeng
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R487 197 per annum plus benefits

Requirements :

• Matric plus A National Diploma/ Degree in Accounting/Auditing/Risk Compliance/Financial Management or equivalent qualifications as recognised by SAQAA minimum of 3- 5 years’ experience in a Risk Management environment. Valid driver's licence.

Duties :

• To provide Risk Management as required by the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant legislation and regulations within the departmentParticipate in the development of risk management strategies/ policies and system for theDepartmentCoordinate the promotion of risk awareness culture and conduct risk assessments through-out the Department through communication and training programmesCoordinate and facilitate fraud and corruption investigations in the DepartmentCoordinate the execution of the Annual Audit PlanGeneral Management

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA

Do you have 3-5 years relevant experience

Do you have a valid driver’s licence

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.