Assistant Director Enterprise Risk Management

About the role

The Department of Community Safety (Gauteng) is hiring 2 Assistant Director Enterprise Risk Management posts in Risk Management, based in Head Office Johannesburg. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: Applicants must apply online at: www.gautengonline.gov.za / http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Reference number to quote: REFS/057031 Closing date: 09 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• To supervise and implement the risk management framework in the organisation: Participate in the development of the risk management framework.
• Implement the risk management plan, Support the establishment of the risk management philosophy and culture in the organisation.
• Advocate and promote risk management in the organisation (awareness activities), Risk maturity-data gathering and quality review, Capacity building (training and development).
• Develop and maintain stakeholder and client relationships Continuous monitoring the risk environment.
• Collect statistical information on indicators of risks.
• Detect changes in the risk environment (internal and external context).
• Supervise the capturing of data and maintenance of databases on risk management information, Supervise and undertake studies and analysis for identifying risks to establish the internal and external organisation context.
• Supervise, facilitate and advice on the risk management assessment process.
• Facilitate the identification of risks, Analysis of risks, Risk evaluation, Risk response, Compile risk profile (ensure and maintain risk register.
• Compile reports as required, Monitor and review the identified risk response activities.
• Monitoring the implementation of the progress of activities to address risks as agreed on Revising risk response activities.
• Supervise employees to ensure an effective risk management service.
• This would, inter alia, entail the following.
• General supervision of employees.
• Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees.
• Advise and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work.
• Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees.
• Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• Matric plus 3-year relevant National Diploma/Degree in Risk Management/Internal Auditing/Financial Accounting.
• (SAQA NQF level 6/7) and 3-year relevant experience.
• 3 years' experience at administrative/supervisory level.
• No criminal record or any cases pending against you.
• A valid code 08/10 driver’s licence.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Knowledge of Risk Management Policies and Frameworks
• Relevant legislations relating to Risk Management and understanding of the Department’s strategic objectives
• Records Management, Report writing, Problem solving and analysis
• Knowledge management, Change management, Business Continuity Management, Communication, Negotiation and Computer literacy
• Attributes:
• Professionalism
• Efficient and effective
• Accessible
• Team player, Customer focused, Proactive and resourceful
• Quality oriented, Responsive, People oriented
• Attention to detail, honesty and integrity