Independent Risk Management Committee Chairperson

Company: Gauteng Department of e-Government
Job Title: Independent Risk Management Committee Chairperson
Business Unit / Division: N/A
Job Type Classification: N/A
Job Location: Johannesburg
Contract type: Full Time
Closing Date: 22 June 2026

The objective of the Independent Risk Management Committee chairperson is to assist the Accounting Officer in the effective execution of his responsibilities regarding oversight on governance, risk management, internal control, legal and internal/external auditing.

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree and a Post-Graduate Degree in Auditing, Risk Management or Business Administration.
• The ideal candidate should have 5 to 10 years management experience in Risk Management, Auditing, Corporate Governance, Anti-Fraud and Corruption environments preferably in the public service.
• The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge and experience in the relevant regulations and prescripts, including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, and ISO
  3100, King IV Report on Corporate Governance, the COSO and Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
• Previous experience of serving in the Risk Management Committee and/or Audit Committee will be advantageous including having knowledge Information Technology.
• Appointment will be made for a period of twelve (12) months, subject to renewal at the discretion of the Head of Department.
• The Chairperson may not serve more than two terms.
• The Risk management Committee will have at least four meetings per annum.

• Regulate and discharge all the responsibilities as contained in the Risk Management Committee Charter.
• Provide oversight on the review and monitoring of the implementation of the risk management framework, policy, charter, and strategy within the Department.
• Provide guidance on the integration of risk management into planning, monitoring, and reporting process.
• Provide guidance on setting and reviewing the risk appetite, tolerance statements and anti-fraud measures.
• Provide proper and timely reports to the Head of Department on the state of risk management, together with aspects requiring improvement accompanied by the committee's recommendations to address such issues.
• Perform any other duties of the Risk Management Committee as specified in the Risk Management Committee Charter.

Compensation will be in accordance with rates as determined by National Treasury.

The Department of e-Government is committed to transformation and diversity. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Mr. Oscar Baloyi at  or Ms Portia Makotwane at

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