Job title : Risk Manager
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : October 25, 2025
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Roles & Responsibilities
Risk strategy
Execution of strategy allocated projects / initiativesSOQM
Maintain up to date SOQM risk profiles, by
Facilitate identification and assessment of emerging risks,relevant root causes, current controls and future mitigations for the risksMonitoring implementation of mitigations for the gaps / exposures notedEvaluating whether the mitigations identified and subsequently implemented are yielding the desired resultsCollaboration with other process owners within in SOQM.Advise on the adequacy and effectiveness of organisational processes introduced to mitigate risksContinuously scan the internal and external environment AND analyze the risk landscape or environment, collect the required data from all relevant sources and provide solutions thereof (ensure that the data is verified and is relevant / fit for purpose)Provide periodic progress reports to management on the implementation of mitigating action plans and update the risk register as appropriateAssist management in setting the business unit specific risk tolerance / appetite and establish related risk strategies and processes to manage the appetite levelsDevelop and roll-out education / awareness initiativesFacilitate annual review of the SOQM risk registerPrepare reports to related governance structuresRoll-out / implementation of the activities / initiatives identified on the risk implementation plan
The risk implementation plan is developed and approved annually. The plan outlines the activities the risk management functions will undertake over the year in pursuit of risk management objectives as articulated in the risk management strategy and policy.Maintain up to date and relevant risk profiles for the portfolios assigned, byFacilitate identification and assessment of risks,relevant root causes, current controls and future mitigations for the risksMonitoring implementation of mitigations for the gaps / exposures notedEvaluating whether the mitigations identified and subsequently implemented are yielding the desired resultsAdvise on the adequacy and effectiveness of organisational processes introduced to mitigate risksProvide advice with respect to organisational risksContinuously scan the internal and external environment AND analyze the risk landscape or environment, collect the required data from all relevant sources and provide solutions thereof (ensure that the data is verified and is relevant / fit for purpose)Provide periodic progress reports to management on the implementation of mitigating action plans and update the risk register as appropriateAssist management in setting the business unit specific risk tolerance / appetite and establish related risk strategies and processes to manage the appetite levelsPeriodically monitor the risk and incident reporting toolAnalyze the risks and incidents reportedEscalated reported cases to respective process ownersSupport process owners in developing appropriate responses to the reported risks and incidentsContinuously follow-up with action owners on the responses agreed toRegularly provide feedback on the status of resolution of the reported risk and incidents to the individuals that logged the incident as well as to any other relevant reporting structure.Maintain Stakeholder Engagement
Develop and maintain a portfolio stakeholder interaction and communication planDevelop a thorough understanding of the needs of the different risk management stakeholdersDevelop programs and initiatives to address the needs of the stakeholdersCommunicate risk management strategies with all stakeholdersProvide advice on the application of best practice principles to stakeholdersDevelop and maintain good working relations with assigned Risk ChampionsEnsure that Risk Champions have an appropriate understanding of the activities that they are required to undertake in support of risk management functionRegularly develop presentations and training materials for roll-out at workshops, induction sessions, etc.Liaise with other risk and ethics function personnel to ensure the achievement of the business unit's goals and objectivesAd-hoc projects
Perform any other ad-hoc project / request as requested by line manager.Formal Education
Degree / Advanced Diploma in Auditing / risk managementTechnical / professional Certification
Registration with relevant Professional bodyKnowledge
Knowledge of ISO 31000, COSO framework, SOQMSound knowledge and understanding of the risks affecting the operations of the organisation and the applicable actions to manage and mitigate riskKnowledge and understanding of strategy development principlesAbility to execute research and implement gathered insightsSound knowledge of AGSA’s related regulationsExperience
Minimum 3 to 5 years’ risk management experienceExperience in SOQM or audit quality assurance will be an added advantageAccounting / Financial Services jobs