In terms of section 38 of the Public Finance Management Act of 1999 (PFMA), the Department of Government Communication and Information System requires the services of a qualified and interested person to serves as the ordinary member of the Department ‘s Enterprise Risk Management Committee. The incumbent will advise the Management on Enterprise Risk Management in fulfilling his/her mandate as required by the Public Finance Management Act.
 

TERMS OF OFFICE AND REMUNERATION

The term of office of appointed candidates will be 3 years and may be renewed for another 3 years subject to satisfactory performance. Approximate number of meetings is five per annum (four ordinary and one special meetings). The successful candidate appointed will be remunerated according to the rates prescribed by National Treasury.
 

CENTRE: GCIS Tshedimosetso House (Hatfield Pretoria)

CLOSING DATE: 20 March 2026

REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of a Degree in Risk Management or Internal Audit or related degree with a minimum of 10 years’ management experience. Must be an independent external person, with extensive knowledge and experience in the relevant regulations and prescripts, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and ISO3100, King IV Report on Corporate Governance, the COSO and Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Must have previously served in Risk Management/Audit Committee and with experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Auditing, Financial Management, Legal, Corporate Governance, Performance Management, Project Management, Compliance, Ethic and Integrity and Business Continuity Management in the Public or Private Sector. Experience in a communications environment would be advantageous.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will operate in accordance with the approved ERMC Charter and required to advise the Accounting Officer and management on risk management and governance matters at an organizational level. Review and monitor implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Policies and Strategy within the Department. Providing guidance and advice on the department’s risk identification and assessment methodologies for reasonable assurance of completeness and accuracy of the risk register. Advise on integration of enterprise risk management into planning, monitoring and reporting processes. Provide oversight in the implementation of BCM Policy and Plan. Advice on Ethics and Integrity, fraud processes and other key governance business processes. Provide advice/guidance on setting risk appetite and review risk appetite and tolerance levels.
 

ENQUIRIES: Ms Sizakele Sibiya 
Tel: (012) 473 0123