Risk & Integrity Management Practitioner

About the role

The Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Risk & Integrity Management Practitioner in Risk & Integrity Management, based in Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R338,106 to R398,277 a year. Business Unit: Risk & Integrity Management How to apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e- Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: kznjobs@kznedtea.gov.za. The EDTEA districts addresses are as follows: Applications may alternatively be forwarded to the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Private Bag X9152, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand- delivered to the Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, in the vacancy box provided. For attention: Ms Nondumiso Buthelezi / Mr Sipho Zangwa Reference number to quote: RIM - Closing date: 20 November 2026 (at 16h00). Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: NB: all the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment equity targets of the department. males and people with disabilities will be given preference.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be required to Implement and support the development of risk, business continuity and Integrity management frameworks, policies and plans, Organise and participate in awareness, training and stakeholder support, Provide support in facilitating risk, integrity, business continuity and integrity management assessments, Implement risk, integrity and business continuity monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanisms, and Perform secretarial and administrative support for the relevant Committees.
• Skills, Training, and Competencies
• The successful candidate must have: In-depth knowledge of a variety of aspects such as Public Sector Risk Management Framework, Public Sector Integrity Management, Business Continuity Management Framework/Standards, Code of Conduct for Public Servants, Protected Disclosures Act, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA), Anti-corruption initiatives in the Public Services, Professional Ethics infrastructure in the Public Services, Public Service Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations
• Knowledge of Risk Management principles and practices
• Government systems
• Knowledge of the Integrity Management Framework
• Skills
• Excellent skills in Problem Solving and risk analysis
• Accountability and Ethical Conduct
• Analytical skills
• Planning
• Coordination and organising skills
• Good communication skills, Computer literacy, time management, report writing, presentation and facilitation, Committee administration and minute-taking, conflict management.
• Attributes
• Ability to work independently
• Integrity and honesty
• Professionalism
• Respect
• Teamwork and innovation

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must have
• An appropriate NQF 6/7 National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management or Professional Ethics qualification as recognised by SAQA
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a Risk Management, Ethics/Integrity Management environment
• Business Continuity Management, Fraud Risk Management
• Active registration with a Risk/Ethics professional body will serve as an added advantage
• A valid driver’s licence