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Senior Category Manager | Marketing Management
About the Opportunity
Are you a seasoned Enterprise Risk Management professional passionate about strengthening governance and embedding risk awareness across organisations? A leading national public entity is seeking a dynamic ERM Consultant to play a pivotal role in designing, refining, and institutionalising its enterprise risk management framework. This is an exciting opportunity to influence organisational resilience and ensure risk management is fully integrated into strategic decision‑making.
What You’ll Do
- Assess the organisation’s current risk management practices, culture, and frameworks.
- Identify strategic risks and improvement areas across all levels.
- Conduct a diagnostic review of the existing ERM function and recommend enhancements.
- Develop & strengthen frameworks : refine key risk & governance frameworks including combined assurance, delegation of authority, business continuity & disaster recovery, and POPIA compliance support.
- Enhance risk registers : review and revise the strategic risk register for FY 2024 / 25; develop and implement the operational risk register for FY 2025 / 26; align strategic and operational risks to the organisation’s overall strategy and performance plan; support risk owners and champions in identifying, classifying, and mitigating risks.
- Build & mentor capability : facilitate risk workshops and training sessions for management and committee members; provide ongoing mentoring and technical support to internal risk and governance teams.
- Governance & reporting : review and update committee governance documents, including terms of reference and policies; prepare and present comprehensive risk management reports to senior management.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Governance, or related discipline (Postgraduate preferred).8+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, preferably in the public or corporate sector.Proven ability to develop and implement robust risk frameworks and policies.Experience facilitating workshops and mentoring internal teams.Deep understanding of governance principles, King IV, POPIA, and PFMA regulations.Strategic and analytical thinking.Excellent report writing and presentation skills.Stakeholder engagement and facilitation.Strong governance and compliance knowledge.Results‑driven and solutions‑oriented.Why This Role Matters
This is more than a consulting assignment — it’s an opportunity to shape the future of enterprise risk management in a purpose‑driven organisation. You’ll work alongside leadership to embed a culture of accountability, resilience, and proactive risk management.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and bring your ERM expertise to a national platform, we’d love to hear from you.
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