Deputy Director: Risk Management

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring 2 Deputy Director: Risk Management posts in Risk and Ethics Management, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/28 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of risk register.
• Monitoring of risk profiles.
• Risk management committees, national and regional.
• Enterprise-wide coordination.
• Develop risk management strategy, risk mitigation plan, skills development plan, risk assessment methodologies and techniques.
• Facilitate the development of generic awareness package, and conduct knowledge reviews through e.g. interviews, survey etc. conduct risk assessments, strategic and operational.
• Compilation of risk management reports, review the progress given by the branches and region to ascertain level of progress in terms of the risk mitigation.
• Monitor the implantation of the action plans by the regions and branches.
• Liaise with the external stakeholders on broader effective risk management strategies, i.e. National Treasury.
• Coordinate risk management committee at the regions.
• Development of inputs to be incorporated in the risk management plan.
• Arrange regional risk management meetings.
• Provide secretarial function during the regional risk management committee and provide status quo on the risk mitigation plans.
• Management of performance of information, management of financial and human resources.

Requirements

• Recognized National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management/Auditing/Accounting/Economics or relevant qualification.
• Three to five (3-5) years’ managerial experience at an ASD level in Risk Management and Internal Auditing environment.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, ISO31000, The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) framework, King III report on corporate governance, labour legislation relevant to the post, anti-fraud, corruption policies and Public Service Regulations
• Knowledge of risk management policies and procedures, risk management principles and philosophy
• Government financial systems and knowledge of risk management in the public sector
• Knowledge of implementing policies
• Experience in identifying new risks and rolling out risk methodologies skills
• Problem solving and analysis
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Presentation skills
• People and diversity management
• Accountability and ethical conduct
• Committed to high level of quality control
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Good financial management, facilitation, planning, organizing, change and time management skills