Admin Officer: Risk Management

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Admin Officer: Risk Management Job at Department of Health 2026

The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for an Admin Officer: Risk Management position at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital. The position is available within the Corporate Services directorate, with one post available.

The successful candidate will support the department’s risk management activities, including risk assessments, risk registers, mitigation plans, reporting, policy implementation, training and risk awareness.

Admin Officer: Risk Management Job Details

  • Employer: Department of Health
  • Job Title: Admin Officer: Risk Management
  • Reference Number: refs/056031
  • Directorate: Corporate Services
  • Number of Posts: 1
  • Location: Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital
  • Salary: R338,106 – R398,277 per annum
  • Closing Date: 14 August 2026

Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12
  • A Degree or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Risk Management, Internal Auditing or an equivalent relevant qualification
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience

Candidates should also have knowledge and understanding of:

  • Public Sector Risk Management Framework
  • COSO Standards
  • ISO 31000
  • Treasury Regulations
  • King IV

Additional requirements include:

  • Computer literacy
  • Report writing skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the risk management assessment process and compiling risk registers and mitigation plans.

Key duties include:

  • Facilitate risk management assessment processes
  • Compile risk registers and mitigation plans
  • Follow up on the implementation of mitigating action plans
  • Monitor risks and ensure they are reduced to acceptable levels
  • Prepare quarterly risk management reports for management and the Risk Management Committee
  • Ensure dissemination of the risk management strategy and associated plans to employees
  • Communicate regularly regarding outstanding items on the risk register
  • Develop and review risk management policies, strategies and implementation plans
  • Monitor implementation of risk management policies and strategies
  • Provide risk management training, workshops and awareness activities

Who Can Apply?

This vacancy is suitable for candidates who have Grade 12 together with a relevant Degree or National Diploma at NQF Level 6, particularly in Risk Management or Internal Auditing, and who have at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Applicants should also have a good understanding of public-sector risk management frameworks and standards, including the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, COSO, ISO 31000, Treasury Regulations and King IV.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements

Applications must include:

  • A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form
  • A recently updated comprehensive CV

Applicants with foreign qualifications must have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and provide the relevant evaluation certificate.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents, where applicable.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted strictly online through the Gauteng Provincial Government E-Recruitment portal.

Application portal: jobs.gauteng.gov.za

Hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

For assistance with online applications, applicants can email [email protected].

Enquiries

Mr. S. Baloyi
Telephone: 011 923 2093

Closing Date

14 August 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.

The Department notes that applications may not be individually acknowledged due to the anticipated volume of applications. If an applicant does not receive a response within three months, they should consider their application unsuccessful.

Important Information

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including qualification, employment, criminal record, citizenship, credit record and social media checks.

Where applicable, candidates may also be required to complete a skills or knowledge test.

The Department of Health reserves the right not to appoint or fill the advertised post.

Job Reference: refs/056031

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