Assistant Director: Compliance Management Services

Overview

Assistant Director overseeing compliance management strategy, risk identification, and employee training in governance.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Internal Auditing / Financial Management / Law / Risk Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience working in compliance management.
• A valid driver's licence.
• Job related knowledge: Corporate governance issues.
• Compliance management.
• Public service environment.
• Public Financial Management Act and National Treasury Regulations.
• Job related skills: Dynamic leadership.
• Good computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven project management.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written).
• Excellent facilitation ability.
• Results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Customer focused and team management.

Duties

• Implement a compliance management strategy.
• Implement compliance management process which includes compliance risk identification, compliance risk assessment, compliance risk management and reporting.
• Develop a training strategy and train employees in the Department on compliance awareness.
• Update the departmental compliance universe on an on-going basis.
• Provide assistance in compiling the annual compliance implementation plan.
• Participate in committees that serve as advisory bodies in compliance and risk management.
• Provide assistance in all compliance report coordination and assist in any compliance related information required by Risk and Compliance Committee.
• Align compliance checklist with strategic and operational plans on an on-going basis.
• Identify strategic and operational plans of the Department to understand the Department business for the purpose of identifying regulatory requirements.
• Conduct compliance assessments in the Department according to procedure.
• Conduct compliance monitoring in accordance with developed compliance monitoring tools and techniques.
• Communicate best practice methodologies and standard for compliance functionality.
• Research on what are the best compliance practice methodologies and contribute to improving the departmental compliance management methodology.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van Der Walt Street) Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001 or by email to Post140@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr N Lubisi Tel No: (012) 312 9787

Notes

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. 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. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Chief Town and Regional Planner with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/114 for the Directorate: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Western Cape and the position of Senior Legal Administration Officer Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/115 for the Directorate: Corporate Services: Western Cape that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 dated 26 June 2026 has reference. The positions are based in Cape Town. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON