Finance · Circular 27 of 2026

Senior Risk Management Officer

Department of Higher Education and Training

Overview

The Department of Higher Education and Training seeks a senior risk management officer to develop and implement risk frameworks, strategies and plans at TVET Colleges, requiring a diploma or degree and three years' experience.

Requirements

A Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 Certificate.
An appropriate National Diploma/Degree in Internal Auditing / Risk Management or equivalent qualification.
Three (3) years’ experience in Risk Management or relevant field.
Computer literacy.
A valid Driver’s Licence.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to Risk Management.
Good verbal and written communication.
Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.
Research and report writing and presentation skills.
Candidate must be trustworthy, proactive, and reliable and committed to service delivery.
Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

Develop, review and implement in consultation with management, risk management policy, framework, methodology and strategy.
Implement risk management plan i.e. risk identification, risk appetite and tolerance and risk classification.
Facilitate and compile strategic, operational and process level risk register.
Facilitate risk related trainings, workshops and awareness campaigns to management and employees.
Facilitate and monitor application and procedures associated with risk management functions and activities.
Liaise with Internal Audit concerning fraud indicators and implementation of fraud prevention strategies.
Conduct follow ups on reported fraud and corruption within the College.
Ensure Compliance with risk management related framework and other applicable legislation.
Compile all risk management related reports.
Adhere to Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) and College policies and procedures.
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.

How to apply

must be submitted to recruitment@eec.edu.za OR hand delivered at Ekurhuleni East TVET College: Central Office, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa – Thema.

Enquiries: Ms. LK Boikhutso Tel No: (011) 730 6600 / Mr. T Matsaba Tel No: (011) 730

Post 27/35, sourced from the DPSA Circular 27 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Higher Education and Training by 17 August 2026 at 16H00. NOTE` : Applications must be submitted on Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/Documents and must be Accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (With Three Contactable References). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete for the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in term s of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action. The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. OTHER POSTS, quoting reference EEC-RISP-03-01/2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location: TVET Colleges
Salary: R413 001 p/a · Level 8
Closing date: 17 August 2026 at 16H00. NOTE` : Applications must be submitted on Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/Documents and must be Accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (With Three Contactable References). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete for the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in term s of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action. The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. OTHER POSTS Closed
Reference: EEC-RISP-03-01/2026

How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.