Independent / External Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee – The Presidency

INDEPENDENT/EXTERNAL CHAIRPERSON OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE
SALARY : The appointed individual will be remunerated according to scales approved by
the National Treasury.
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : The Presidency is seeking an eligible candidate to serve as
Independent/External Chairperson in the Presidency’s Risk Management
Committee. The Presidency as a Government Institution is required, in terms
of Section 38B(I)(a)(i) of the Public Finance Management Act, to implement
and maintain “effective, efficient and transparent systems of financial, risk
management and internal control. Minimum Requirements: An independent
external person, with extensive knowledge of the relevant regulations and
prescripts including the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury
Regulations, IS0 31000, the King IV Report on Corporate Governance, COSO
and Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Experience in Strategic
Planning, Stakeholder relations / management, Risk Management, Financial
Management, Internal Control, Compliance, Anti-Fraud and Corruption,
Business Continuity and Auditing. Experience and suitable skills in Risk
Governance, Compliance Management and Ethics Management.
Experience/know how in designing, implementing and monitoring Business
Continuity Management strategies. Experience in serving in oversight
committees. Knowledge and or experience in the public sector will be an added
advantage. Must be a member of a professional body, preferably in Risk
Management.

DUTIES : The Chairperson: The candidate will chair the Department’s Risk Management
Committee and provide an oversight role in ensuring that the Risk Management
Committee (RMC) functions properly. Providing support to the Chief Risk
Officer. Monitoring the implementation of risk management strategy within The
Presidency. Ensuring that the identified risk mitigation strategies employed by
The Presidency are evaluated for their effectiveness. Assisting in reviewing risk
management action plans to be instituted and ensuring compliance with such
plans. Assisting in integrating risk management into planning, monitoring and
reporting processes. Prepare and present the Risk Management Chairperson’s
Report to the Audit Committee and Accounting Officer, other management
committees / other oversight structures and the Audit Committee on a quarterly
basis. Assisting the department in ensuring that it improves its risk maturity
level. Assisting the department institution in the development of the most
effective measures to prevent, detect and investigate fraud and corruption.
Serving as standing invitee of the Audit Committee and Ethics Committee. With
regard to management of the Committee: Take all reasonable steps to ensure
that the Committee fulfils its obligations and responsibilities. Call and chair
quarterly meetings and special meetings. Set the agenda for each Committee
meeting with the Chief Risk Officer. Maintain an ethical and responsible
decision-making framework at Committee level and address any potentially
unethical or dishonest situations or potential conflict of interest brought to
his/her attention in a timely and efficient manner. Provide overall leadership to
the Committee without limiting the principles of collective responsibilities of
Committee decisions. Take all reasonable steps to encourage participation of
all Committee Members in the Committee meetings and to facilitate free and
constructive discussion. Maintain a good working relationship with the
Secretariat to ensure that tasks to be completed between meetings are
completed. Term Of Office: The duration of the appointment of the Chairperson
is for three (3) years from the date of appointment, subject to renewal at the
discretion of the Department

ENQUIRIES : Mr Gavin Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 300 5378
NOTE : NB: Email applications must on the subject line state only the Reference
number: ICRMC/PRES/2025 (with no spaces).

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Independent / External Chairperson of the Risk Management Committee
The Presidency
Pretoria
22 August 2025