Risk Management Committee (Chairperson)

About the role

The Department of Social Development (Mpumalanga) is hiring a Risk Management Committee (Chairperson), based in Provincial Office (Mbombela Square). This is a contract post. The Department of Social Development invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to serve as Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee. Term of Office: The appointment for the Chairperson will be for the duration of 3 years, subject to renewal at the discretion of the Department. How to apply: Application process: Applications may be submitted online via the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Alternatively, Applications may be posted to: The Deputy Director General; Department of Social Development, Private Bag X11213, Nelspruit, 1200, OR hand delivered to: Department of Social Development offices: Mbombela Square Building No 3, 4th floor HRM Offices (next to Mbombela High Court). Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Chair the Risk Management Committee meetings and guide the Committee in conducting its activities in accordance with the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, and relevant Legislations.
• Provide oversight on the review and monitoring of the implementation of the Risk Management Strategy, Policy, Charter and Framework.
• Provide proper and timely reports to the Accounting Officer and to the Audit Committee on the implementation and effectiveness of risk management within the Department, with aspects requiring improvement accompanied by the Committee’s recommendations to address such aspects.
• Provide advice/guidance on setting of risk appetite and tolerance levels.
• Provide oversight on the review and monitoring of anti-corruption strategy, policy and implementation plan.
• Provide oversight on the review and monitoring of the ethics management strategy, policy and implementation plan.
• Provide oversight and guidance on the development of the business continuity management systems.

Requirements

• A postgraduate qualification in risk management, auditing, accounting-related, or any relevant qualification rated at NQF level 8 by the South African Qualifications Authority.
• Membership in good standing with the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA).
• At least 5 years' experience serving as Chairperson or member of a Risk Management or Audit Committee in the Public Sector.
• At least 5 years of managerial experience in risk management, auditing, ethics and integrity management, anti-corruption or related fields.
• Demonstrable understanding of the public sector risk management framework and relevant legislation, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, ISO31000, King V report on corporate governance and the COSO Framework, ISO 22301 on Business continuity management.