7 Risk Assessment jobs in Cape Town

Location: Homebased, but mainly carried out in our projects

Contract type: Fixed term contract – Full time – 12 months (extendable)

Deadline for application: 15th of May 2024

CONTEXT

The Security Risk Management Unit (SRMU) is based within the Operations Department of MSF Belgium (OCB – Operational Centre Brussels). Our unit aims to strengthen MSF OCB’s skills and experience in security and crisis management, in particular, the adjustment of mindset, decision-making and tools in response to the volatility of a security context.

As Security Risk Management (SRM) Mobile Implementation Officer (MIO) , you contribute to the security and safety support of MSF-OCB projects in terms of training, assessment, and advice.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Capacity Building and Training

• Conduct SRM trainings at the headquarter and projects level for logistics teams, Field Coordinators, and Heads of Mission (HoMs).
• Identify needs for new trainings.
• Design and elaborate the training’s offer in the risk management area of expertise.

Security assessment, Risk Analysis & Risk reduction

• Conduct SRM assessments and contribute to the Risk Analysis and Risk Reduction process for the benefit of the projects.
• Design and elaborate operational tools concerning SRM for MSF-OCB projects.
• Engage in SRMU operational research projects.

Security support to our projects

• Provide operational support for the design and implementation of SRM procedures in MSF countries of intervention.
• Promote an embedded SRM culture among MSF-OCB projects.
• Provide SRM “Individualized support” to identified HoMs, Field Coordinators, or Logistic Coordinators.

Crisis Management Preparation

• Reinforce Field Incident Management Team (FIMT) capacity at project level through trainings and E-learning modules.
• Assist in the preparation of the Central Incident Management Team (CIMT).
• Collaborate with SFP at MSF Partner Section CIMT trainings and/or Regional OCB Hub.

Administration and support

• Support the SFP on request.
• Assist in the daily administration of the MSF-OCB incident reporting system.
• Conduct research in the SRM area of interest.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Humanitarian experience with an IO/INGO is mandatory.
• 5 years’ international experience with an IO/ INGO.
• 2 years in a volatile context, preferably in an operations position.
• Experience in security risk management with MSF or other IO/ INGO is mandatory.
• 2 years’ experience in a coordination position (Field Coordinator, Head of Mission, Emergency Coordinator) with MSF or other IO/ INGO.
• Experience in coaching and training of staff is an asset.
• Experience in crisis management is an asset.

Competencies

• Capacity to work under pressure.
• Resistance.
• Knowledge of INGO security management mechanisms.
• Knowledge of MSF OCB security management approaches is a plus.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and organize work effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan and organize in a stressful environment.
• Adherence to confidentiality.
• A sense of humor is highly appreciated.
• Motivation to work with MSF.

Languages

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

Other

An important availability is required to answer requests for support that can happen during working days, nights, or weekends. In case of a Crisis Cell at OCB, the RMU is highly impacted requiring important flexibility. Willingness and capacity to travel on short notice to any context, sometimes under difficult conditions, is expected.

CONDITIONS

• Starting date: June 2024.
• Homebased, but mainly carried out in our projects.
• Up to 70% mobility in our projects (3 to 4 visits of 2 to 3 weeks per year) and in Brussels HQ (3 visits of 1 to 3 weeks per year).
• Type: Fixed-term contract – Full time.
• Length of contract: 12 months (extendable).
• Salary according to MSF field salary grid.

The contractual terms, conditions, and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidate and in compliance with the standard MSF function and salary grids; in agreement with the MSF contracting office in charge based on the residence of the candidate.

Medical Insurance 100% covered as per international package; 45 paid leaves.

• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust, and Empowerment.
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments.

Deadline for applications: 15th of May 2024.

How to apply?

Please send your CV and cover letter to and mention “ Security Risk Management MIO” in the subject of your email.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data. For more information, consult our privacy notice to job applicants.

Location: Homebased, but mainly carried out in our projects

Contract type: Fixed term contract – Full time – 12 months (extendable)

Deadline for application: 15th of May 2024

CONTEXT

The Security Risk Management Unit (SRMU) is based within the Operations Department of MSF Belgium (OCB – Operational Centre Brussels). Our unit aims to strengthen MSF OCB’s skills and experience in security and crisis management, in particular, the adjustment of mindset, decision-making and tools in response to the volatility of a security context.

As Security Risk Management (SRM) Mobile Implementation Officer (MIO) , you contribute to the security and safety support of MSF-OCB projects in terms of training, assessment, and advice.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Capacity Building and Training

• Conduct SRM trainings at the headquarter and projects level for logistics teams, Field Coordinators, and Heads of Mission (HoMs).
• Identify needs for new trainings.
• Design and elaborate the training’s offer in the risk management area of expertise.

Security assessment, Risk Analysis & Risk reduction

• Conduct SRM assessments and contribute to the Risk Analysis and Risk Reduction process for the benefit of the projects.
• Design and elaborate operational tools concerning SRM for MSF-OCB projects.
• Engage in SRMU operational research projects.

Security support to our projects

• Provide operational support for the design and implementation of SRM procedures in MSF countries of intervention.
• Promote an embedded SRM culture among MSF-OCB projects.
• Provide SRM “Individualized support” to identified HoMs, Field Coordinators, or Logistic Coordinators.

Crisis Management Preparation

• Reinforce Field Incident Management Team (FIMT) capacity at project level through trainings and E-learning modules.
• Assist in the preparation of the Central Incident Management Team (CIMT).
• Collaborate with SFP at MSF Partner Section CIMT trainings and/or Regional OCB Hub.

Administration and support

• Support the SFP on request.
• Assist in the daily administration of the MSF-OCB incident reporting system.
• Conduct research in the SRM area of interest.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Humanitarian experience with an IO/INGO is mandatory.
• 5 years’ international experience with an IO/ INGO.
• 2 years in a volatile context, preferably in an operations position.
• Experience in security risk management with MSF or other IO/ INGO is mandatory.
• 2 years’ experience in a coordination position (Field Coordinator, Head of Mission, Emergency Coordinator) with MSF or other IO/ INGO.
• Experience in coaching and training of staff is an asset.
• Experience in crisis management is an asset.

Competencies

• Capacity to work under pressure.
• Resistance.
• Knowledge of INGO security management mechanisms.
• Knowledge of MSF OCB security management approaches is a plus.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and organize work effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan and organize in a stressful environment.
• Adherence to confidentiality.
• A sense of humor is highly appreciated.
• Motivation to work with MSF.

Languages

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

Other

An important availability is required to answer requests for support that can happen during working days, nights, or weekends. In case of a Crisis Cell at OCB, the RMU is highly impacted requiring important flexibility. Willingness and capacity to travel on short notice to any context, sometimes under difficult conditions, is expected.

CONDITIONS

• Starting date: June 2024.
• Homebased, but mainly carried out in our projects.
• Up to 70% mobility in our projects (3 to 4 visits of 2 to 3 weeks per year) and in Brussels HQ (3 visits of 1 to 3 weeks per year).
• Type: Fixed-term contract – Full time.
• Length of contract: 12 months (extendable).
• Salary according to MSF field salary grid.

The contractual terms, conditions, and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidate and in compliance with the standard MSF function and salary grids; in agreement with the MSF contracting office in charge based on the residence of the candidate.

Medical Insurance 100% covered as per international package; 45 paid leaves.

• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust, and Empowerment.
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments.

Deadline for applications: 15th of May 2024.

How to apply?

Please send your CV and cover letter to and mention “ Security Risk Management MIO” in the subject of your email.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data. For more information, consult our privacy notice to job applicants.

Location: Homebased, but mainly carried out in our projects

Contract type: Fixed term contract – Full time – 12 months (extendable)

Deadline for application: 15th of May 2024

CONTEXT

The Security Risk Management Unit (SRMU) is based within the Operations Department of MSF Belgium (OCB – Operational Centre Brussels). Our unit aims to strengthen MSF OCB’s skills and experience in security and crisis management, in particular, the adjustment of mindset, decision-making and tools in response to the volatility of a security context.

As Security Risk Management (SRM) Mobile Implementation Officer (MIO) , you contribute to the security and safety support of MSF-OCB projects in terms of training, assessment, and advice.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Capacity Building and Training

• Conduct SRM trainings at the headquarter and projects level for logistics teams, Field Coordinators, and Heads of Mission (HoMs).
• Identify needs for new trainings.
• Design and elaborate the training’s offer in the risk management area of expertise.

Security assessment, Risk Analysis & Risk reduction

• Conduct SRM assessments and contribute to the Risk Analysis and Risk Reduction process for the benefit of the projects.
• Design and elaborate operational tools concerning SRM for MSF-OCB projects.
• Engage in SRMU operational research projects.

Security support to our projects

• Provide operational support for the design and implementation of SRM procedures in MSF countries of intervention.
• Promote an embedded SRM culture among MSF-OCB projects.
• Provide SRM “Individualized support” to identified HoMs, Field Coordinators, or Logistic Coordinators.

Crisis Management Preparation

• Reinforce Field Incident Management Team (FIMT) capacity at project level through trainings and E-learning modules.
• Assist in the preparation of the Central Incident Management Team (CIMT).
• Collaborate with SFP at MSF Partner Section CIMT trainings and/or Regional OCB Hub.

Administration and support

• Support the SFP on request.
• Assist in the daily administration of the MSF-OCB incident reporting system.
• Conduct research in the SRM area of interest.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Humanitarian experience with an IO/INGO is mandatory.
• 5 years’ international experience with an IO/ INGO.
• 2 years in a volatile context, preferably in an operations position.
• Experience in security risk management with MSF or other IO/ INGO is mandatory.
• 2 years’ experience in a coordination position (Field Coordinator, Head of Mission, Emergency Coordinator) with MSF or other IO/ INGO.
• Experience in coaching and training of staff is an asset.
• Experience in crisis management is an asset.

Competencies

• Capacity to work under pressure.
• Resistance.
• Knowledge of INGO security management mechanisms.
• Knowledge of MSF OCB security management approaches is a plus.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and organize work effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan and organize in a stressful environment.
• Adherence to confidentiality.
• A sense of humor is highly appreciated.
• Motivation to work with MSF.

Languages

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

Other

An important availability is required to answer requests for support that can happen during working days, nights, or weekends. In case of a Crisis Cell at OCB, the RMU is highly impacted requiring important flexibility. Willingness and capacity to travel on short notice to any context, sometimes under difficult conditions, is expected.

CONDITIONS

• Starting date: June 2024.
• Homebased, but mainly carried out in our projects.
• Up to 70% mobility in our projects (3 to 4 visits of 2 to 3 weeks per year) and in Brussels HQ (3 visits of 1 to 3 weeks per year).
• Type: Fixed-term contract – Full time.
• Length of contract: 12 months (extendable).
• Salary according to MSF field salary grid.

The contractual terms, conditions, and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidate and in compliance with the standard MSF function and salary grids; in agreement with the MSF contracting office in charge based on the residence of the candidate.

Medical Insurance 100% covered as per international package; 45 paid leaves.

• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust, and Empowerment.
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments.

Deadline for applications: 15th of May 2024.

How to apply?

Please send your CV and cover letter to and mention “ Security Risk Management MIO” in the subject of your email.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data. For more information, consult our privacy notice to job applicants.

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.

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