Deputy Director: Business Continuity and Compliance

About the role

The Government Printing Works is hiring a Deputy Director: Business Continuity and Compliance, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: Link: GPW 26/09 Reference number to quote: GPW 26/09 Closing date: 09 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 Audi/Finance/Law/ICT/Risk Management.
• At least 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.