Consultant: Risk Operations Support X1 (Permanent)

Listing reference: siu_000060

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 13 February 2026

Job category: Admin, Office Support and Services

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: R.51 - R.09 per annum

EE position: Yes

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), a Schedule 3A entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), is an independent statutory body that was established in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act No. 74 of 1996. The primary mandate of the SIU is to investigate allegations of corruption, malpractice and maladministration in government departments, municipalities and State-Owned Entities, and to recover financial losses suffered by State institutions.

The SIU has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Talent to join our dynamic team, which is passionate about the fight against corruption and recovering financial losses suffered by the State. The SIU hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the opportunities to serve the Unit.

Main purpose: To monitor and report on operational risk to SIU operations/ projects. To support the formulation and implementation of risk strategies and mitigation plans to manage risk exposure and to coordinate risk mitigation across the entire organisation.

Key performance areas (Include but not limited to):

• Risk Assessment: Review operational objectives of the business operations to identify operational and project risks.
• Risk Management and Monitoring: Maintain project risk registers, monitor implementation of approved risk mitigating plans.

Technical skills:

• Analytical
• Communication
• Conflict management
• Interpersonal
• Presentation
• Risk management
• Report writing
• Planning and organising
• Relationship management

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Sound knowledge of risk management principles and the best practice e.g. ISO31000, Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Sound knowledge of the applicable legislation. Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and public sector risk profile. Sound knowledge of the risk and assurance related systems. Sound knowledge of project methodology e.g. PMBOK, Prince II, etc. Knowledge of business continuity management principles. Knowledge of financial principles. Advanced MS Office proficiency. Attention to detail. Collaborative. Deadline driven. Results oriented. Influential. Integrity.

Minimum qualification and experience: B Degree/ National Diploma in Business Commerce or equivalent (NQF 6/7). Member of Institute of Risk Management SA (IRMSA). 3 years' experience in risk management.

The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit's sole discretion, and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.

Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify candidates.

All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures, and a favourable end report is essential.

Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received mean that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

POPIA disclaimer: In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, by applying for this position, it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept for the purposes of processing your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information, and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or used for purposes other than those for which it was intended.

The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, in particular Africans, Coloureds and people with disabilities, in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.

The salary offered will be in line with SIU-approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.

The SIU will not compensate any relocation costs for appointed incumbents.

Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.