6 Risk Assessment jobs in Cape Town

Canonical is recruiting a Security Risk Management Specialist in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

In security risk management we harness industry best practices and drive innovation in security risk assessments and modelling. The security risk management team owns the strategy and practices for identifying, tracking, and reducing Canonical's security risk across the organisation. You will help establish and execute a broad strategic vision for the security risk program and will work cross-functionally with teams across Canonical. The team contributes ideas for Canonical product security, improving the resilience and robustness of Ubuntu customers and users subject to cyber attacks. The team also collaborates with our Organisational Learning and Development team to develop playbooks and facilitate security training.

• Define Canonical's security risk management standards and playbooks
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security risk practices
• Evaluate, select and implement new security requirements, tools and practices
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical security risk management practice
• Develop Canonical security risk learning and development materials
• Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
• Participate in developing key risk indicators, provide inputs to the development of key control indicators, and key performance indicators for various programs
• Apply statistical models to risk frameworks (such as FAIR, sensitivity analysis, and others)
• Participate in risk management, decision-making, and collaborative discussions
• Lead quantified risk assessments and understand the value of qualitative data for improvements to quality and engineering processes
• Interpret internal or external cyber security risk analyses in business terms and recommend a responsible course of action
• Develop templates and materials to help with self-service risk management actions
• Monitor and identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of risk management processes
• Launch campaigns to perform security assessments and help mitigate security risks across the company
• Build evaluation methods and performance indicators to measure efficiency of security functions and capabilities

• An exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security
• Leadership and management ability
• Excellent business English writing and presentation skills
• Problem-solver with excellent communication skills, a deep technical understanding of security assessments and risk management
• Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks
• Broad knowledge of how to operationalize the management of security risk
• Experience in Secure Development Lifecycle and Security by Design methodology

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence — in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Software Development

Overview

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Specialist : Clinical Risk Management Support to join a leading healthcare management organisation. The successful incumbent will play a key role in supporting clinical risk and fund management initiatives developing cost-containment strategies and contributing to the enhancement of managed care processes through data-driven insights and specialist input.

Position : Senior Specialist : Clinical Risk Management Support

Reference : MVG / SCRM

Closing Date : 15 October 2025

• Conduct research and provide analytical support for clinical risk management and fund management initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and managing cost drivers and efficiencies across the business.
• Provide technical input and specialist advice on clinical and medicines-related projects.
• Develop and present strategic reports, proposals, and presentations related to medicines, devices, and managed care.
• Support the coordination of expert panels, stakeholder meetings, and internal committees.
• Handle clinical and medicines-related queries including vaccination MEL / MPL analyses and stock-out impacts.
• Drive knowledge management, process improvement, and professional development within the clinical team.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective management of clinical risk.

• 6–8 years experience in managed care, clinical coding, claims and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of healthcare legislation, PMBs and NHI frameworks.

• Qualified Pharmacist or Clinical Qualification (essential).

• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Excellent communication and business writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; data modelling and evaluation experience advantageous.
• High attention to accuracy and detail with a focus on service excellence.

Email your detailed CV to responseat quoting Ref : MVG / SCRM in the subject line.

Closing Date : 15 October 2025

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : Senior IC

Key Skills : Interventional Radiology, Information Technology Sales, Jdbc, Glass, Architecture

Vacancy : 1

Leading Insurance Company requires a Risk Specialist to assist with coordination, analysis, consolidation, mitigation, and escalation of Third Party Risk Management.

1. Regularly monitor and report on third-party risks, compliance and risk mitigation.
2. Provide technical inputs and support on third-party risk and compliance.
3. Support business projects with technical third-party risk and compliance inputs.

1. Grade 12 / Matric.
2. Tertiary Qualification - Third Party Risk Management Certification / Qualification highly advantageous.
3. Knowledge of Third Party Risk Management principles and practices.
4. Experience with third-party risk management (TPRM) tools.

Salary Market Related

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the role is to manage the Performance Analytics function to provide a service to various departments including Operations, Distribution and Investment teams. This role is responsible for supplying advanced quantitative performance-related data to the business. You will perform ongoing development and research of quantitative solutions for a variety of performance and analytics issues and will be required to provide valuable insights and an understanding into the funds’ performance and risk. In addition, you will come up with innovative ways to automate internal and external performance and general portfolio reporting so that stakeholders receive value-added information.

• Set up, manage and continuously improve the Performance Analytics function for the business.
• Investigate and attend to investment performance and related data queries from Operations, Distribution and Investment teams.
• Provide performance reporting on a total fund level as well as an asset class level and their corresponding benchmarks.
• Perform contribution to return and attribution calculations by security, asset class and geography among others.
• Generate and compile monthly, quarterly and bespoke performance attribution and risk management reports for internal and external clients, while ensuring the integrity of the data provided.
• Implement and drive the company’s compliance with GIPS standards.
• Maintain and update the internal performance reporting systems to ensure accurate and timely data integration and protect data integrity.
• Audit attribution and risk output, and research/resolve variances as necessary.
• Partner with the Investment and Distribution teams in the preparation of presentations and reports for clients and consultants.
• Conduct general data and performance analytics project work for the business.
• Understand and monitor market trends, benchmark index movements, macro-economics and industry on-goings to provide meaningful and relevant insights to stakeholders.
• Stay relevant and up to date with legislations and new developments.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Computational & Applied Maths, Stats, Investment Management, Finance, Economics or similar
• Certificate in Investment Performance Management is an advantage

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3 years portfolio performance analysis experience within a similar environment
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of Global Investment Performance Standards
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Asset management industry, including local and international best practice for performance calculation methods and standards
• Strong ability to work with technology applications, and databases
• Familiarity with risk analysis principles preferred
• Familiarity with performance attribution/risk management software preferred

Competencies

• Action and deadline orientated
• Analytical
• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Interpersonal skills
• Motivation
• Planning and organising
• Problem solving
• Quality orientation
• Team work

To apply for this role please send your CV and supporting documentation to

The Mobily Department, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to execute administration and planning activities regarding fleet crashes, 3rd party claims, legal recoveries, losses, Fraud, traffic fine and misuse management and human resources management.

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years middle management level experience. A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

None.

Manage GMT self-insure risk strategy; Manage crashes, 3rd party claims and recoveries; Manage vehicle related losses and fraud investigations; Manage traffic offence redirections and misuse reporting; Manage the driver database, and review and approve driver sanction requests and cross border letters as fleet proxy; Human resource management; Manage budget for Fleet Risk Management; Prepare input for statutory reporting; It will be advantageous to have the following: Relevant experience in the following: Fleet Management, Risk Management; Legal experience; Budget and financial management; Human Resource management; Supply chain management; Tender compilation; Client services; Mechanical / technical background.

Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999); National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Treasury Instructions; Handbook for Government Motor Transport (Circular 3 of 2019); National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996) and the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000; National Traffic Information System (NaTIS); Administrative Adjustication of Road Traffic Offences Act, 1998 (Act 46 of 1998) and Regulations, 2008.

Skills needed: Proactive action thinking, leadership; problem solving and decision making; Proven computer literacy (Ms Office suite); Planning, organizing, time management skills; Problem solving and decision making; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to interpret relevant directives and polcies.

All-inclusive salary package of R per annum (Salary Level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to Contact the helpline at For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.