Agriculture · Circular 31 of 2026

Risk Officer

Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs

Overview

Risk Officer at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Mpumalanga.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 plus a recognised National Diploma (NQF 6) in Risk or Integrity Management /Internal Audit/ Accounting/ Public Finance/Public Management. 1-3 years' related experience in Risk Management services.
  • Integrity/ Ethics Management is an added advantage.
  • Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, 1999, Treasury Regulations, Financial Management Principles, Financial Accounting Principles, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, BAS system.
  • Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997 and Provincial Treasury Directives.
  • Possess skills on policy management, communication (verbal and written), presentation, resource management, conflict resolution, customer and quality management, Problem solving and decision making.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • A valid driver's license.

Duties

  • Promote risk management by undertaking initiatives aimed at creating and enhancing RM.
  • Facilitate the implementation of risk management norms and standards in the department.
  • Facilitate risk assessment exercises for different programs within the department.
  • Monitor and report on various aspects of Risk Management.
  • Assist the RMC, management and other officials by providing support on Risk Management.
  • Facilitate the applications for Remunerative Work Outside the Public Service (RWOPS).
  • Facilitate the processes of Financial Disclosures.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

Notes

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. 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. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 31/310, sourced from the DPSA Circular 31 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs by 11 September 2026, quoting reference DARDLEA/2026/08/65. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Mpumalanga
Salary
R338 106 p/a
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
DARDLEA/2026/08/65
How to apply →

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