Deputy Director : Risk Management REF NO : C2 / 25 / 6

Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Limpopo is seeking a Deputy Director for Risk Management. This role involves developing and implementing risk management policies, monitoring action plans, and fostering a risk-aware culture within the department. Candidates should have an NQF 6 qualification and five years of experience in Risk Management, with three years at a supervisory level. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience within Risk Management, three years at supervisory level.
• Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Risk Management Policy and Strategy.
• Facilitate assessment processes and maintain risk registers.
• Monitor implementation of action plans and develop risk awareness.

Skills

Risk Management

Internal Auditing

Business Continuity Management

Education

NQF 6 qualification in Risk Management / Internal Auditing / Auditing / Accounting

Job description

Overview

Job title : Deputy Director : Risk Management

REF NO : C2 / 25 / 6

Job Location : Limpopo, Polokwane

Deadline : October 06, 2025

REQUIREMENTS

• An NQF 6 qualification in Risk Management / Internal Auditing / Auditing / Accounting or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience within Risk Management of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Experience in Business Continuity Management will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability).

DUTIES

• Develop and ensure the implementation of Risk Management Policy, Risk Management Strategy and Business Continuity Management. Facilitate the assessment processes and the maintenance of risk registers.
• Monitor the implementation of the action plans, assess action plans and the accompanying portfolio of evidence. Develop a risk awareness culture through risk awareness sessions. Check adherence to the Risk and BCM policies and strategies. Risk training and awareness. Educate and train risk staff, risk champions and all employees in the department on risk management principles, trends, best practices, etc.
• Provide support to risk champions at least every quarter, in updating Branch risk registers and assessing the management of risks. Create awareness in the department on risk management (newsflash / classroom training). Facilitate the Business Continuity Management and disaster management initiatives of the department.
• Provide guidance to Branches on Business Continuity Management. Quality assure and ensure updated Business Continuity Plans are signed off by business. Manage and facilitate resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.