ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RISK REF NO: ASD/RISK/2026/06-1P Enterprise Wide Risk Permanent The purpose of the job is: The purpose of the job is to assist ensure effective and efficient control and monitoring of all risk management activities within GPAA.

A relevant three (3) year National Diploma/Degree in Risk management or equivalent qualification (with at least 360 credits) with 3-5 years relevant experience in Enterprise Risk/relevant including 2 years Supervisory/Junior management experience. 5 years Enterprise Risk/relevant experience. Computer literacy which includes a working knowledge of Ms Office Products. Knowledge of Risk Management Processes (COSO, ISO 31000). Knowledge of Barn owl system. Knowledge of prescribed regulations and policies – PFMA, Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and other Government prescripts. Knowledge of Governance (King IV). Analytical skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Planning and organizing skills. Problem solving skills. Interpersonal skills (ability to work with all levels of Management across Business Units). Team player. Approachable and innovative. Assertive. Proactive.

The person will be responsible for: Implementation of risk analysis and monitoring. Identify and assess risks. Assist in providing recommendations for the risk management action plan. Implement risk awareness plan. Assist in reviewing risk strategies to be in line with GPAA objectives. Maintain and compile risk register. Conduct risk awareness campaigns. Verify management action plans and make follow ups on the outstanding management action plans. Identify gaps on policies, procedures and legislations and establish mechanisms to alleviate them. Monitor tin effectiveness of the Risk committee and risk champions within the GPAA. Implementation of risk compliance. Update the operational risk control matrix on quarterly basis. Compile risk compliance reports on quarterly basis. Compile enterprise risk scorecard report. Implement enterprise risk scorecard. Undertake risk assessments to determine the GPAA’s current risk exposure. Conduct training/risk awareness of employees in the use of risk management tools and techniques. Provide risk assurance on business process. Ensure compliance on risk policy charter. Ensure each business’ strategy incorporates risk management principles. Monitor the central risk programme (Barn owl). Facilitate training on risk awareness to employees in the use of risk management tools and techniques. Provide risk management services to GPAA. Assist in provision of Risk awareness campaigns to head office and regional offices. Co-facilitate risk awareness programmes with stakeholders. Provide advice with regard to risk related matters. Implement action plans for business units to manage operational risk effectively. Liaise with external and internal auditors. Implement risk mitigation factors to manage risk exposure. Provide administrative support to the Strategic and Operational Risk Management (Risk Committee) committees. Prepare and circulate risk committee packs. Compile minutes for operational Risk Management Committee. Make necessary arrangements for Risk team members, Strategic and Operational Risk Management meetings. Assist in the drafting of the reports to be submitted to internal and external stakeholders. Provide report risk rating on a monthly basis.

Mapule Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 399 2639 or Shandukani Tshiuda Tel No: (012) 319 1102 [email protected]

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/

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. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions, certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Psychometric Assessments. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include, but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The GPAA is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.

PSV Circular 21 of 2026, Post 21/86