Apply 2025 Government Jobs Vacancies | DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GOVERNANCE, RISK AUDIT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
| Job Title: | DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GOVERNANCE, RISK AUDIT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT |
| Company: | DPSA Government |
| Job Reference: | DD02 |
| Category: | Government Jobs |
| Location: | Pretoria, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-09-14T20:28 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-09-30T22:26 |
| Salary: | ZAR 562147 - 896463 per year |
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: GOVERNANCE, RISK AUDIT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Job Description
Introduction
Applicants are advised that a new application for employment (Z83) has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new application for employment form can be downloaded at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp.
Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, with specific starting and ending dates in all relevant positions and clarity on the levels and ranks pertaining to experience, as well as current remuneration package, as well as at least 2 contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified documents/ copies on or before the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise (or exercises/follow-up engagements/second round interviews/or any other method) that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job.
Following the interview and technical exercise(s), the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Core competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Advanced programme and project management. Change management.
Financial management. Process Competencies: Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Advanced problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Advanced communication skills (written and verbal).
The successful candidate will be appointed to positive results of a pre-employment screening process which includes criminal, credit, citizenship checks and verification of educational qualification certificates. The successful candidate will be appointed to probation for a period of 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right to make an appointment. The below post is a senior management post. The requirements for appointment at Senior Management Service level include the successful completion of Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, which can be accessed using the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
Candidates must provide proof of successful completion of the course prior to appointment. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
Manage the development of operational / annual ICT risks and internal and external audit plans.
Develop and manage policy and procedure on information technology audits.
Manage the implementation and monitoring of information technology audits. Manage and monitor implementation of ICT governance and compliance.
Develop, update and monitor project management methodology and templates.
Required Qualifications
A three-year National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology/ Systems/ Computer Science or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6/7 as recognised by SAQA.
3-5 years’ experience in Risk, Audit/ Compliance and Corporate Governance of ICT environments.).
Additional Requirements (Advantage):
MS PowerPoint, MS Project. Generic Competencies: Planning and Organising. Problem solving and decision making. Coordination. Project Management. People management and empowerment. Team leadership.
Client orientation and customer focus. Diversity management. Communication (verbal and written) Technical Competencies: DPSA Corporate Governance of ICT Framework. Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), COBIT and ITIL.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via email to: consultant6@multilead.co.za For application enquiries contact: Sphamandla Ndlovu Tel No: (011) 763 1103/4
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