Risk Management Committee Chairperson

About the role

The Department of Employment and Labour is hiring 2 Risk Management Committee Chairperson posts, based in Head Office, Pretoria; Provincial Office Kimberly. This is a contract post. (Three years Fixed Term contract) How to apply: Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street. Email: Jobs- HQ13@labour.gov.za (Head Office) Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road Email: Jobs- NCKIM@labour.gov.za Reference numbers to quote: HR4/26/09/01HO, HR 4/4/8/178 Closing date: 20 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online) Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil oversight responsibilities with regard to Governance, risk management, internal control, legal and regulatory compliance, external and internal audit, fraud and irregularities.
• Assist the Accounting Officer/Authority in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities.
• Help build trust and confidence in how the Department is managed.
• Regulate and discharge all the responsibilities as contained in the Risk Management Committee Charter.

Requirements

• A post graduate qualification in Accounting/Risk Management or Auditing such as CRMA/CIA /CA (SA) or a relevant three- year tertiary or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Risk Management and Auditing.
• A professional qualification and affiliation to a professional recognised body for appointment as a Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee of the Department of Employment and Labour: Head Office.
• Executive management experience in Governance, Risk Management and Internal Controls environment for more than 10 years with exposure in serving in the oversight Committees.
• A person who has Government interest in delivering a better service to its citizens.
• Knowledge
• Exposure in labour
• Insurance
• Legal
• Auditing
• Finance and extensive experience in Risk Management
• Governance
• Internal and External Auditing
• Applicants should be independent and knowledgeable on the status of their position as Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee
• A knowledgeable person who keeps abreast with the developments of Risk Management
• Internal and External Audit profession and developmental aspects
• Departments Values
• Technical Knowledge
• DPSA guidelines on National Departments
• Skills
• Analytical thinking ability and good communication
• Courage to challenge answers and ask relevant questions
• Willing to dedicate time and energy to serve the interest of the public
• Encourage openness and transparency
• Healthy scepticism and professional approach
• High level of integrity
• Inquisitiveness and independent judgement
• Knowledge of the public sector fund’s risk and control
• Ability to offer new perspective