ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RISK & INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

The Department of Small Business Development is an equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. It
is the DSBD’s intention to promote representativity (race, gender, youth & disability). The candidature of
persons whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by email to the relevant email and by quoting
the relevant reference number provided on the subject line. Acceptable formats
for submission of documents are limited to MS Word, PDF. The Department of
Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and
redress. Candidates must submit applications to recruitment6@dsbd.gov.za
and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the
subject line (email) when applying, i.e. “REF NO: ASD: R&IM”

CLOSING DATE : 17 July 2026 at 16h00. Applications received after the closing date will not be
considered.

NOTE : Applications must quote the relevant reference number and consist of: A fully
completed and signed Z83 form and a recent comprehensive CV. Submission
of copies of qualifications, Identity document, and any other relevant
documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All non-SA citizens will
be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when
shortlisted. Personnel suitability checks will be done during the selection
process. Applicants could be required to provide consent for access to their
social media accounts. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing
date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. In the pursuit of diversity and redress, appointments will be made
in line with the DSBD EE Plan. 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.
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement
within three months of appointment, as well as complete a financial interest
declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter. The
Department reserves the right not to fill or withdraw any advertised post. Note:
a new application for employment (Z83) form is applicable from 01 January

2021. The new form can be downloaded online at
      http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp.

POST 23/138 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RISK & INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT “REF NO: ASD: R&IM

SALARY : R487 197 per annum
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Risk Management / Internal
Audit / Accounting or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA.
Postgraduate diploma in risk management and or compliance will be an added
advantage. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience within a risk management
or related environment. Have proven competencies: Communication (verbal
and written), Analytical and Problem solving, Attention to detail, Customer
service orientated, Planning and organising skills, Honesty and Integrity,
Report writing skills.

DUTIES : Supervise and implement the risk management framework, business continuity
and compliance management which includes development and
implementation of the risk management plan, a risk management philosophy
and culture in the organisation through awareness and capacity building,
maintaining stakeholder and client relationships, continuous monitoring and
capturing of data and maintenance of databases on risk management
information. Supervise and undertake studies and analysis for identifying risks
to establish the internal and external organisation context. Supervise, facilitate
and advise on the risk management assessment process such as identification,
analysis, evaluation, compiling risk profiles and reports. Monitor and review the
progress of activities to address risks and revising risk response activities.
Supervise employees to ensure an effective risk and integrity management
service. Coordinate and implement Ethics Management Strategy, Policies and
Programmes in the Department inclusive of but not limited to; financial
disclosure, other remunerative work, etc. Communicate with stakeholders,
clients, management & colleagues: Written, Verbal and formal presentations /
workshops / awareness sessions. Provide secretariat support within the Risk
and Ethics Management Committees

ENQUIRIES : Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office
Tel No: (012) 394-5286/43097

We wish you all the best with your applications