Job Requirements
A Minimum of Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent with a recognised Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma in Risk Management / Accounting / Auditing / Financial Management or relevant qualification at (NQF Level 7). A postgraduate qualification would serve as an advantage. Prospective candidates should have more than ten (10) years executive management experience in Risk Management, Governance, Internal and External Auditing, Anti-Fraud and Corruption, Compliance Management and Business Continuity Management. Applicants must have previous experience in serving in oversight committees, e.g Risk Management and/or Audit Committees, preferably in the Public Service, will be an added advantage. Candidates must be affiliated with a professional recognised body for appointment as a member of the Risk Management Committee at the level of Practitioner (CRM PRAC/) / Certified Risk Management Professional (CRM PROF). Special requirements (skills needed): High level of integrity, independence, dedication, inquisitiveness and understanding of public sector business and controls. A good understanding of Risk Management, Ethical Leadership and Corporate Governance principles, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) model and Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
Duties
Operate in accordance with the approved DOD Strategic Management Risk Management Charter. Advice the Accounting Officer and management on risk management matters at an organisational level. Review and monitor implementation of the Risk Management Policy, Strategy and annual Risk Management Implementation Plan across the DOD. Advice on integration of Risk Management into strategy, planning, monitoring and reporting processes. Provide guidance and advice on the department’s risk identification and assessment methodologies for reasonable assurance of completeness and accuracy of the risk register. Provide guidance on setting the Department of Defence’s Risk Appetite Framework including tolerance levels across the department. Oversee the implementation of risk maturity mode. Regular interaction and coordination with the Audit Committee. Act as the chair of the Strategic Risk Management in the absence of the chairperson.
What is the Salary
Member will be remunerated in accordance with the applicable statutory rates and guidelines as prescribed by National Treasury.
Location
Armscor Building, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria.
How to Apply
Mr T.B. Khunou Tel No: (012) 355 5812
Department of Defence, Defence Policy, Strategy and Planning Division, Directorate Risk Management, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to Armscor Building, Defence Headquarters Unit, Corner Delmas and Nossob Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, where it must be placed in the box at the reception or emailed to Tumelo.Khunou@dod.mil.za
Apply Before:
9/4/2026
Reference No:
DPSP/26/30/26/05
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