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Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Invites Applications for Risk Committee Leadership Roles

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to serve on its Risk Management Committee. The Department seeks to appoint:

  • One Chairperson (Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/21)

  • Three Risk Committee Members (Reference No: 3/1/1/1/2026/22)

These positions are offered on a three-year contractual basis and are based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

The appointments aim to enhance governance, strengthen risk management systems, and ensure compliance with applicable legislation and recognised best practice frameworks.

Chairperson: Risk Management Committee

Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng
Term: Three years
Remuneration: Hourly tariff as determined by the Auditor-General of South Africa in accordance with Treasury Regulation 20.2.3
Closing Date: 27 February 2026 at 16:00

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must possess a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in one of the following fields:

  • Development Studies

  • Risk Management

  • Public Administration

  • Information Technology

  • Law

  • Economics

  • Social Science

  • Rural Development

  • Political Science

  • MBA

The successful candidate must be an independent external Chairperson with extensive knowledge of public sector governance frameworks, including:

  • Public Finance Management Act

  • Treasury Regulations

  • ISO 31000

  • King IV Report on Corporate Governance

  • Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)

  • Public Sector Risk Management Framework

Prior service on a Risk Management or Audit Committee is mandatory. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in strategic planning, financial management, compliance, internal controls, anti-fraud and corruption strategies, business continuity management, and ethics governance.

Membership with a recognised professional body (preferably in risk management) and certification as a Risk Management Practitioner/Professional are required.

Key Responsibilities

The Chairperson will:

  • Provide oversight of risk management frameworks, policies, and strategies

  • Guide integration of risk management into departmental planning and reporting

  • Review and approve internal audit plans

  • Advise on risk appetite and anti-fraud strategies

  • Ensure legislative and governance compliance

  • Lead quarterly committee meetings

  • Report to the Accounting Officer and Executive Authority

  • Promote ethical leadership and manage conflicts of interest

Risk Committee Members (X3)

Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng
Term: Three years
Remuneration: Hourly tariff as determined by AGSA in line with Treasury Regulation 20.2.3
Closing Date: 27 February 2026 at 16:00

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must hold a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in a relevant discipline such as:

  • Risk Management

  • Public Administration

  • Rural Development

  • Law

  • ICT

  • Economics

  • Political Science

  • Social Science

  • Development Studies

  • MBA

Candidates must have experience serving in oversight or advisory capacities to an Accounting Officer, Board, or Executive Authority and possess a sound understanding of public sector governance frameworks.

Specialist Expertise Areas

The Department seeks expertise in:

  • Rural Development: Land reform policy, agronomy frameworks, rural development programming, international trade and investment.

  • ICT: Digital governance, ICT policy, spectrum governance, and e-rural development strategies.

  • Law: Admitted attorneys with experience in land reform, tenure legislation, rural development law, and corporate governance advisory.

Core Responsibilities

Members will:

  • Support compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations

  • Strengthen financial, governance, and internal control systems

  • Monitor legislative and ethical compliance

  • Evaluate risk management effectiveness

  • Attend at least four committee meetings annually

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit:

  • A motivation letter

  • Certified copies of qualifications

  • A comprehensive CV

Submission Methods

Hand Delivery:
600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002

Email:

Enquiries: Ms N. Mfuphi – Tel: (012) 312 9783

Late applications will not be considered.

These appointments underscore the Department’s commitment to strengthening governance, accountability, and ethical leadership in advancing South Africa’s land reform and rural development priorities.

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