Employment and Labour Risk Management Committee Chairperson (X2 Posts) Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Department of Employment and Labour is seeking to appoint two experienced individuals to serve as Risk Management Committee Chairpersons on a three-year fixed-term contract. These critical roles involve providing independent oversight and guidance to the Department's governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

One position is available at the Head Office in Pretoria, and the other is based at the Provincial Office in Kimberley. Successful candidates will play a vital role in upholding trust and confidence in how the Department is managed, ensuring compliance and effective risk mitigation.

Minimum Requirements

• A post-graduate qualification in Accounting, Risk Management, or Auditing (such as CRMA, CIA, or CA (SA)) OR a relevant three-year tertiary or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Risk Management, and Auditing.
• Professional qualification and affiliation to a recognised professional body.
• Over ten years of executive management experience in Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Controls.
• Demonstrated experience serving in oversight Committees.
• Exposure to labour, insurance, legal, auditing, and finance sectors.
• Extensive experience in Risk Management, Governance, Internal, and External Auditing.
• Independent and knowledgeable regarding the status and responsibilities of a Risk Management Committee Chairperson.
• A keen awareness of developments in Risk Management, Internal and External Audit professions, and relevant developmental aspects, including Departmental Values, Technical Knowledge, and DPSA guidelines for National Departments.
• Skills: Analytical thinking, strong communication, courage to challenge and ask relevant questions, willingness to dedicate time and energy to public service, ability to encourage openness and transparency, healthy scepticism, professional approach, high level of integrity, inquisitiveness, independent judgement, knowledge of public sector fund risks and controls, and the ability to offer new perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfil oversight responsibilities concerning 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 their responsibilities.
• Contribute to building trust and confidence in the Department's management.
• Regulate and discharge all responsibilities as outlined in the Risk Management Committee Charter.

What the Work Involves

As a Risk Management Committee Chairperson, your role is primarily strategic and involves high-level oversight. You will guide discussions and decisions related to the Department's governance and risk profile, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. Your daily involvement will focus on reviewing reports, providing informed opinions, and chairing meetings that address critical aspects of risk, audit outcomes, and fraud prevention. You will work closely with the Accounting Officer/Authority, offering independent judgement and contributing to a secure and well-managed public service environment. The work will be carried out in a formal, committee-based setting within either the Head Office in Pretoria or the Provincial Office in Kimberley.

How to Apply

For the Head Office (Pretoria) Post (Reference No: HR4/26/09/01HO):

• Email: Send your application to Jobs-HQ13@labour.gov.za
• Post: Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001
• Hand Deliver: 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria

For the Provincial Office (Kimberley) Post (Reference No: HR 4/4/8/178):

• Email: Send your application to Jobs-NCKIM@labour.gov.za
• Post: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301
• Hand Deliver: Cnr Compound and Pniel Road, Kimberley

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026