DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND COMPLIANCE REF: (GPW 26/09)

GPW; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 839,000 - 1,026,000; Full time

Job summary

GPW seeks an experienced BCM and Compliance leader to establish and manage the organisation's Business Continuity and compliance programs. You will develop policies, conduct risk assessments, and lead governance structures, ensuring alignment with PS Act and King III.

The role includes training GPW personnel and delivering quarterly management reports. Applicants should have a Degree (NQF 7) and at least 3 years in BCM at AD level, with a strong grasp of related legislation and governance

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Business Continuity Management at an Assistant Director level.
• Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act.
• Understanding of King III governance and related financial frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement BCM process for GPW incl. BIA, risk assessment, policies, strategies and test plans.
• Facilitate BCM governance structures and meetings; provide secretariat functions.
• Develop and implement a GPW compliance policy, framework and calendar; conduct quarterly reports.

Skills

BCM experience

Public Service Act knowledge

PFMA familiarity

Governance understanding

Education

Degree (NQF 7) in Business/ related field

Job description

Salary: R 932 292.00 per annum (Salary Level 11), all-inclusive package

Center: Pretoria

Requirements: A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Business Administration/ Business Management/ Risk Management/Business Continuity/ Internal Audit/ Finance/ Law/ ICT/ Risk Management. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Business Continuity Management at an Assistant Director level. Valid Driver’s licence will be an added advantage. Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act. Good Understanding of the PFMA, Financial Framework, Treasury Regulations. Understanding of Good Corporate Governance principles (King III Report). Understanding of all relevant human resources legislative framework, regulations and prescripts.

Duties: Establish and implement a Business Continuity Management (BCM) process for the GPW: Conduct Business Impact Analysis. Conduct BCM Risk Assessment. Develop BCM policies and strategies, BCM response strategies, BCM test plans and strategies and BCM Tools and guidelines. Facilitate BCM testing, monitoring and reviews. Establish BCM governance structure: Facilitate the establishment of GPW BCM governance structure (e.g. Business Continuity Committee; BCM champions forums, etc.). Develop terms of reference for BCM governance structures. Facilitate and organize BCM committee meetings. Perform BCM secretariat functions. Establish and implement a compliance management process for GPW: Develop and facilitate the implementation of compliance policy and framework/strategy. Conduct compliance risks management plans. Facilitate the development of GPW compliance universe and compliance calendar. Conduct quarterly compliance reports to management and oversight committees. Develop quarterly compliance reports to management and oversight committees. Embedded sound culture of BCM and compliance within GPW: Conduct BCM training for all GPW personnel, including regions. Conduct compliance training for all GPW personnel including regions. Develop BCM and compliance awareness materials for GPW internal communication. Conduct BCM and compliance culture assessment survey. Manage the Sub-directorate: Monitor and ensure proper utilisation and maintenance of equipment. Evaluate and monitor performance appraisal of subordinates. Ensure capacity building and training of staff. Develop job descriptions for subordinates. Provide inputs to the monthly and quarterly reports sufficient/aligned to Business Plan/APP/Strat Plan. Provide inputs on the development / review of Business plans with clear roles and responsibilities assigned with the resources requirements identified.

Link: GPW 26/09

Enquiries: Mr. R Funzani – 012 748 6054

CLOSING DATE: 09 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)