Risk Management Committee Chairperson
Department of Employment and Labour
Head Office, Pretoria · · contract
Posted 6 Nov 2026 · Apply by 20 Nov 2026
About
Chair the Risk Management Committee and fulfil oversight responsibilities for governance, risk, controls, compliance, audit, fraud and irregularities. This is a three-year fixed-term contract for an experienced governance, risk management and internal controls executive.
Terms of service: Three years Fixed Term contract.
Salary: Member will be remunerated in accordance with the applicable statutory rates and guidelines as prescribed by the National Treasury.
Number of posts: 1.
Reference: HR4/26/09/01HO.
Duty station: Head Office, Pretoria.
How to apply
Submit a completed new Z83 form and CV as one attachment, quoting the correct job title and reference number, to Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001; hand deliver to 215 Francis Baard Street; or email Jobs-HQ13@labour.gov.za.
ApplyResponsibilities
- Fulfil oversight responsibilities with regard to Governance, risk management, internal control, legal and regulatory compliance, external and internal audit, fraud and irregularities.
- Assist the Accounting Officer/Authority in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities.
- Help build trust and confidence in how the Department is managed.
- Regulate and discharge all the responsibilities as contained in the Risk Management Committee Charter.
Qualifications
- A post graduate qualification in Accounting / Risk Management or Auditing such as CRMA/ CIA /CA (SA) or a relevant three-year tertiary or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Risk Management and Auditing.
- A professional qualification and affiliation to a professional recognised body for appointment as a Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee of the Department of Employment and Labour: Head Office.
- Executive management experience in Governance, Risk Management and Internal Controls environment for more than ten years with exposure in serving in the oversight Committees.
- Applicants should be independent and knowledgeable on the status of their position as Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee.
- Knowledge of labour, insurance, legal, auditing, finance and extensive experience in Risk Management, Governance, Internal and External Auditing.
- Analytical thinking ability and good communication, integrity, inquisitiveness and independent judgement.