Director : Risk Management

South African Department of Defence; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A government defense agency in South Africa is seeking a Director of Risk Management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma in Risk Management and at least 5 years of experience in a managerial role. Responsibilities include maintaining ERM policy and coordinating risk management processes. Candidates must also possess a specific public service certificate. Applications are to be submitted by September 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• 5 years proven experience at middle/senior managerial level.
• Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy, strategy and instructions.
• Co-ordinate the ERM process in the Department of Defence (DOD).
• Provide ERM performance monitoring, control and accountability.
• Facilitate the enterprise risks oversight process.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree / Advance Diploma in Risk Management / Accounting and Auditing

Compliance qualification (NQF 7)

Job description

Overview

Job title : Director : Risk Management

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: September 29, 2025

Qualifications

• A senior Certificate with Bachelor’s Degree / Advance Diploma in Risk Management / Accounting and Auditing or Compliance qualification (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA.
• Must have 5 years proven experience at middle / senior managerial level.
• The successful candidate must have Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy, strategy and instructions.
• Co-ordinate the ERM process in the Department of Defence (DOD).
• Provide ERM performance monitoring, control and accountability.
• Facilitate the enterprise risks oversight process. Manage the internal ERM directorate.