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DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT 
 
APPLICATIONS : Director-General, Department of Environment Forestry and Fisheries, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered to: Environment House, Erf 1563 Arcadia Extension 6, Cnr Soutpansberg and Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria. 
For Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State posts, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000 or hand-deliver to 14 Loop Street, Cape Town. 
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Management 
 
CLOSING DATE : 29 November 2021 
 
 
NOTE : Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be completed in full, also accompanied by copies of all relevant qualifications (Matric Certificate must also be attached), ID document, a valid Driver’s License (attached documentation need not be certified, certification will be requested when required) together with the recent Curriculum Vitae in order to be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the Department’s equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to: Criminal records; Citizenship status; Credit worthiness; 
Previous employment (reference checks); and Qualification verification. Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: In terms of the Directive on Compulsory Capacity Development, Mandatory Training Days & Minimum Entry Requirements for SMS that was introduced on 1 April 2015, a requirement for all applicants for SMS posts from 1 April 2020 is a successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of completion of the NSG Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme Certificate for entry into the SMS. Furthermore, candidates shortlisted for the SMS post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the technical exercise, 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 person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 
 
 


MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: RISK MANAGEMENT REF NO: ODG11//2021 
SALARY : R1 057 326 per annum, an all-inclusive annual remuneration package. The remuneration package includes a basic salary (70% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs. 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate (NQF 7) in Risk Management or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Five years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the relevant field. Affiliation with relevant professional bodies (IRMSA, IIA, Ethics). Successful completion of the Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme. Knowledge of: Public Sector Risk Management Framework, Organizational and government structures, Departmental policies and procedures, Medium Term Strategic Framework (government priorities) , Principles and practice of Enterprise Risk Management, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 5 of 2000, Governance and accountability , Internal control and assurance, ERM concepts, frameworks and methodologies, King IV Report on Corporate Governance, Risk Committee Charters, Framework for Managing Programme Performance Information, knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations, Government priorities, policies and legislation, Departmental policies and strategies, Standard chart of accounts, In addition, the candidate must have general knowledge of Government’s standard administrative procedures. Business and project planning and budgeting methodologies. Business and project plan monitoring and reporting methodologies; HR and procurement practices and procedures; and General management practice. Understanding of and exposure to Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms, financial management, change management, stakeholder engagement, programme and project management, strategic capability, and leadership. Willingness to work long hours and under pressure. 
 
DUTIES : To oversee the implementation and maintenance of systems to identify and mitigate risks threatening the attainment of objectives and the optimisation of opportunities that would enhance institutional performance. Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of Enterprise Risk Management framework, plan and supporting policies and procedures. Ensure awareness on business continuity management (BCM) and good corporate governance practices. Ensure the development and implementation of risk assessment methodologies, models, and systems. Assess and maintain the risk maturity profile of the organization. Ensure identification of risks utilizing appropriate tools and techniques. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Aucamp Tel No: 012 399 9045