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Department of Water and Sanitation

Assistant Director: Risk Management

  • Polokwane
  • Limpopo
  • R487k /yr
  • Management and Executive
  • Re-advertised
Closing date
Friday, 20 November 2026 11 days left
Reference
LOCMA 33
Source
DPSA · 6 Nov 2026

About the role

(Re-advertisement, applicants who have previously applied must re-apply)

Requirements

An NQF level 7 (bachelor’s degree orAdvanced Diploma) in Risk Management or a relevant tertiary qualification. Three (3) years’ relevant experience at supervisory level. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.

Knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management legislation, policies, practices and procedures. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of the Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and anti-corruption and fraud prevention measures.

Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws. Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures.

Knowledge of governmental financial systems. Knowledge of the principles and practice of financial accounting. Knowledge of the framework for managing performance information.

Business strategy translation and alignment, problem solving and analysis, people and diversity management, and client orientation and customer focus skills. Good communication skills. Accountability and ethical conduct.

Duties

The incumbent will be responsible for supervising and undertaking activities to develop and implement the risk management framework. Supervise and implement the risk management framework in the organisation, including participating in the development of the risk management framework and implementing the risk management plan. Support the establishment of the risk management philosophy and culture in the organisation by advocating and promoting risk management through awareness activities, reviewing risk maturity through data gathering and quality review, building capacity through training and development, and developing and maintaining stakeholder and client relationships.

Continuously monitor the risk environment by collecting statistical information on indicators of risks and detecting changes in the internal and external risk environment. Supervise the capturing of data and the maintenance of databases on risk management information. Supervise and undertake studies and analysis for identifying risks to establish the internal and external organisational context and analyse risk mitigation plans.

Supervise, facilitate and advise on the risk management assessment process, including facilitating the identification, analysis and evaluation of risks and risk responses, compiling and maintaining the risk profile (risk register), and compiling risk management assessment reports as required. Monitor and review identified risk response activities by monitoring the progress of the implementation of activities to address risks as agreed and revising risk response activities. Supervise employees, allocate duties and perform quality control on work delivered by supervisors, advise and lead supervisors with regard to all aspects of the work, and ensure that supervisors are trained and developed to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.

Manage the performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees.

How to apply

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

Enquiries

Mr MM Selepe, Cell No: (083) 273 2494

Note

The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions to those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.

General note

Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.

No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).

Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.

Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.

In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.

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