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CHIEF RISK MANAGER (MAIN ACCOUNT

Water and Sanitation
Gauteng
Pretoria
Management
Permanent
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Salary

R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)

Closing Date

06 Feb 2026

in 7 days

Reference

060226/01

Post Ref2/133

Requirements

An appropriately recognised undergraduate NQF level 7 qualification in Risk Management, Auditing, Strategic Management, Public Administration or equivalent relevant qualifications as recognised by SAQA. Affiliation with the relevant professional bodies (IRMSA, IIA, SAICA, ACFE). Certification: (risk management professional, internal auditor, chartered accountant, certified fraud examiner) will be an added advantage. Applicant must have five (5) years’ proven extensive experience in risk management environment at a middle management/senior managerial level. Extensive knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, public sector risk management framework and public service anti-corruption strategy. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), financial management, planning, problem solving and analysis. Proven project and strategic management capability, facilitation and leadership skills. Corporate governance principles. People management and development. Knowledge of policy and business process development and standard operating procedures. Ensure implementation of policy processes and procedures. Ability to gather analyse information, develop and apply policies. 99 Page 100

Key Responsibilities

Provide advice to management to enable the implementation and maintenance of systems to identify and manage risks threatening the achievement of the strategic outcomes and legislative mandate of the department, Direct optimisation of opportunities to enhance the department’s performance. Develop, implement and maintain an enterprise-wide risk management framework, supporting policies and procedures. Develop and implement a strategic and annual risk management plan. Ensure regular development of risk management methodologies, models and systems for implementation of risk management. Provide reports to management, risk committees, audit committee and other stakeholders. Provide strategic leadership and business planning for the directorate.

How to Apply

All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ OTHER POSTS

Enquiries

Mr M Malindisa Tel No: (012) 336 8084

Published in PSV Circular 2/2026 on January 23rd, 2026

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