DEPUTY DIRECTOR: BUSINESS CONTINUITY AND COMPLIANCE REF: (GPW 26/09) 

Salary: ​​R 932 292.00 per annum (Salary Level 11), all-inclusive package

Center: ​​Pretoria

Requirements: ​A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Business Administration/ Business Management/ Risk Management/Business Continuity/ Internal Audit/ Finance/ Law/ ICT/ Risk Management. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Business Continuity Management at an Assistant Director level. Valid Driver’s licence will be an added advantage. Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Act. Good Understanding of the PFMA, Financial Framework, Treasury Regulations. Understanding of Good Corporate Governance principles (King III Report). Understanding of all relevant human resources legislative framework, regulations and prescripts.

Duties: ​Establish and implement a Business Continuity Management (BCM) process for the GPW: Conduct Business Impact Analysis. Conduct BCM Risk Assessment. Develop BCM policies and strategies, BCM response strategies, BCM test plans and strategies and BCM Tools and guidelines. Facilitate BCM testing, monitoring and reviews. Establish BCM governance structure: Facilitate the establishment of GPW BCM governance structure (e.g. Business Continuity Committee; BCM champions forums, etc.). Develop terms of reference for BCM governance structures. Facilitate and organize BCM committee meetings. Perform BCM secretariat functions. Establish and implement a compliance management process for GPW: Develop and facilitate the implementation of compliance policy and framework/strategy. Conduct compliance risks management plans. Facilitate the development of GPW compliance universe and compliance calendar. Conduct quarterly compliance reports to management and oversight committees. Develop quarterly compliance reports to management and oversight committees. Embedded sound culture of BCM and compliance within GPW: Conduct BCM training for all GPW personnel, including regions. Conduct compliance training for all GPW personnel including regions. Develop BCM and compliance awareness materials for GPW internal communication. Conduct BCM and compliance culture assessment survey. Manage the Sub-directorate: Monitor and ensure proper utilisation and maintenance of equipment. Evaluate and monitor performance appraisal of subordinates. Ensure capacity building and training of staff. Develop job descriptions for subordinates. Provide inputs to the monthly and quarterly reports sufficient/aligned to Business Plan/APP/Strat Plan. Provide inputs on the development / review of Business plans with clear roles and responsibilities assigned with the resources requirements identified.

Link: ​​​GPW 26/09

Enquiries: ​​Mr. R Funzani – 012 748 6054

APPLICATIONS : ​All applications must be hand-delivered at:
389 Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria. To submit an application online, click the link under the post you wish to apply for. Attach only a copy of CV and the completed Z83. Email size must be limited to 2MB. Failure to follow instructions will result in your application being disqualified. For General enquiries, contact Human Resources on
Tel No: 012 748 6297 /012 748 6277.

CLOSING DATE:   09 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

     

​NOTE:​​All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. NB: Picture/Snapshot, Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. Indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initiated and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Onlyshortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/SMS pre-entry programme. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process es, behavioral preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act(POPIA) Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this process and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)