11 May 2026 Department of Transport Closing 28 May 2026

Assistant Director: Risk And Business Continuity

Retail

Minimum Requirements

  • A qualification at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Risk Management or Auditing with three 3 years’ experience at a supervisory or practitioner level in internal Audit or Risk Management.
  • Knowledge And
  • Skills:
  • Knowledge of the Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA),
  • Knowledge and understanding of Treasury Regulations and guidelines, Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and departmental anti-corruption measures,
  • Knowledge of the principles and practice of risk management, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 5 of 2000 ("PPPFA"),
  • Knowledge and understanding of National Treasury Risk Management Framework, Internal control and assurance, ERM concepts, frameworks and methodologies,
  • Knowledge of Risk Maturity Model (IRMSA),
  • Knowledge of risk management policies and, procedures
  • Knowledge of risk management principles and practice,
  • Knowledge Business Continuity Management environment,
  • Knowledge of ethics Management policies and procedures,
  • Knowledge of Public Sector Ethics Management Framework,
  • Knowledge of Public Sector Compliance Management Framework,
  • Knowledge of Business Continuity Institute's Good Practice Guidelines.
  • Communication – Verbal & Written Communication.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Governance related information.
  • Financial Management.
  • Strategic capability & leadership (SCL).
  • People management & empowerment (PME).
  • Project/Programme Management (PPM).
  • Client orientation & customer focus.
  • Change management.
  • Willing to be available after hours.
  • A valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement and maintain a risk management system.
  • Provide support Risk Management Committee, Ethics Management Committee and Combined Assurance Forum.
  • Conduct Capacity building initiatives.
  • Implement Business Continuity, Compliance Management, Combined Assurance and Ethics Management Review of the Ethics Management framework, Business Continuity Management framework, Combined Assurance framework and Compliance Management framework.
  • Develop and implementation of the Compliance universe, Compliance Management plan, Combined Assurance Plan and Business Continuity plan.
  • Prepare quarterly reports for Compliance Management, Combined Assurance forum and Business Continuity forum to Risk Management, Audit Committee and EXCO.
  • Facilitate awareness programmes for Business Continuity, Ethics Management, Compliance Management and Combined Assurance.
  • Provide administrative support to the Directorate.
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