Deputy Director: Business Continuity and Compliance

About the role

The General Post Office (GPW) is recruiting a Deputy Director for its Business Continuity and Compliance Sub-directorate in Pretoria. The position carries a salary of R 932 292 per annum (Level 11, all-inclusive) and involves establishing and running business continuity and compliance processes, managing the sub-directorate and embedding a strong BCM and compliance culture across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and implement a Business Continuity Management (BCM) process: conduct Business Impact Analysis and BCM risk assessment, develop policies, strategies, response plans, test plans and tools, and run BCM testing, monitoring and reviews.
• Set up the BCM governance structure, including a Business Continuity Committee and BCM champions forums, write terms of reference, and run committee meetings.
• Perform BCM secretariat functions.
• Establish and implement a compliance management process: develop the compliance policy and framework, run compliance risk management plans, build the compliance universe and calendar, and produce quarterly compliance reports to management and oversight committees.
• Embed BCM and compliance culture through training for all personnel, awareness materials and a culture assessment survey.
• Manage the sub-directorate: monitor equipment use and maintenance, evaluate performance appraisals, ensure staff capacity building and training, develop subordinate job descriptions, and contribute to business plan and strategic planning reports.

Required profile

• Grade 12 plus a degree (NQF level 7, as recognised by SAQA) in Business Administration, Business Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity, Internal Audit, Finance, Law, ICT or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in Business Continuity Management at Assistant Director level.
• Valid driver's licence is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Understanding of the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act and Skills Development Act.
• Good understanding of the PFMA, Financial Framework and Treasury Regulations.
• Understanding of Good Corporate Governance (King III Report).
• Understanding of the relevant human resources legislative framework.

Applications must be submitted by hand at the Pretoria office or online with a CV and completed Z83 form attached as a single PDF (max 2 MB); the closing date is 9 November 2026.