361 Risk Managers jobs in South Africa

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Job title : Director : Risk Management

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: September 29, 2025

• A senior Certificate with Bachelor’s Degree / Advance Diploma in Risk Management / Accounting and Auditing or Compliance qualification (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA.
• Must have 5 years proven experience at middle / senior managerial level.
• The successful candidate must have Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme Certificate.

• Provide and maintain Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) policy, strategy and instructions.
• Co-ordinate the ERM process in the Department of Defence (DOD).
• Provide ERM performance monitoring, control and accountability.
• Facilitate the enterprise risks oversight process. Manage the internal ERM directorate.

Overview

Job title : Risk Management Analyst

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 14, 2025

We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.

• Maintenance and administration of the enterprise risk management system (ERMS), including data entry where required, tracking and updating of risk registers to ensure the quality of information on the risk management system.
• Coordinating and scheduling meetings, administering and supporting the Enterprise Risk Management Team with the development of training materials to promote risk awareness.
• Supporting the Enterprise Risk Management Team in the development and maintenance of risk management documentation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical files related to enterprise risk management activities, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility of information.
• Supporting various risk owners and risk champions in identifying, analyzing risk and control information to ensure risks are appropriately managed.
• Support risk and control owners in accurately documenting the control environment for accurate risk assessments.
• Assisting the Risk Management Specialist with ensuring that risk management processes are appropriately enforced in line with policies and procedures and preparing the supporting files for risk committees.
• Regularly review the information held on the risk management system to identify issues with quality, working with the business to improve quality and complete overdue risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and compile risk-related information and reports and assist in the dissemination of information as required.
• Engage with the Risk Management System support for effective ERM tool operation and resolution of related requests or issues.
• Assist the team to identify future enhancements and assist in enhancing the use of the enterprise risk management system, including preparing risk dashboards.
• Provide general administrative support to the Risk Management Specialist and larger Enterprise Risk Management Team, where required.
• Support risk owners in identifying and monitoring the key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Stay up to date with risk management frameworks and recent trends, regulatory updates and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required to support the effective management of enterprise risks and contribute to the overall success and maturity of the risk management function.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

• The necessary skills that we require for this role include: BCom in Internal / External Audit (preferred), Law or related fields or Certifications in Risk Management.
• 2+ years proven experience in a risk management or audit environment.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications for data entry, document management, and report generation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity of information.
• Desirable experience in using ERM software.
• Postgraduate certification or Diploma in Risk Management.
• ISO 31000 Certification.

• In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends.
• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations.
• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards.
• Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Ability to use pivot tables and work with an advanced statistical database and statistical methods and functions.

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Who we are

We’re part of Super Group, the NYSE-listed digital gaming company behind some of the world’s leading Sports and iGaming brands.

At DigiOutsource, we bring passionate people and innovative tech together to create market-leading online gaming solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams are passionate about products, customer experience and security. We’re empowered to achieve the ultimate in high-performance gaming experiences using the best technology available.

Who we’re looking for

We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. At DigiOutsource, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.

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Why we need you

We’re on a mission to create extraordinary experiences for our customers, and we believe that your unique skills, passion and superdrive will help us achieve our vision.

As a Risk Management Specialist, you’ll be supporting and be responsible for assisting with the administration of the enterprise risk management system and associated responsibilities for us to stay ahead of the game.

What you’ll be doing

As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) System Maintenance:

The role oversees and maintains the ERM framework to effectively identify, assess, monitor and report risks across the organization. The Risk Management Specialist ensures that risk management processes are integrated into strategic planning and daily operations. Regular updates to risk management policies and procedures are conducted to reflect changes in the regulatory environment and industry’s best practices.

System Administration and User Support:

They serve as the system administrator for the Risk Management System (RMS), ensuring the live system and training environment are consistently maintained. The Risk Management Specialist provides first-level support to users on the RMS (example, Riskonnect, Onetrust), troubleshooting system issues and managing user access and permissions. The role requires working with the RMS supplier to resolve technical problems, implement system enhancements and manage updates.

To ensure that risks and incidents are reviewed according to the organisation’s Risk Methodology and Framework, the system automation needs to be monitored.

Training and Development:

The Risk Management Specialist is responsible for designing and delivering risk-related training on the RMS to ensure all users are proficient in its use. This includes the development and maintenance of training materials ensuring that users are kept up to date with system enhancements. Providing basic governance and risk advice to all staff and managers, helping them understand the organisation’s risk management policies and practices is a key part of the role, creating a risk-aware culture among employees.

Data Quality:

The Risk Management Specialist role involves regular review and analysis of information held on the RMS to ensure data accuracy and quality and collaborates with business units to improve the quality of risk and control data.

Ensuring alignment with internal frameworks by analysing risk information and control data and ensuring reporting alignment across the different entities. Assisting the audit function in the administration and documentation of self-certifications.

Reporting:
Prepare insight reports for the Board of Directors and Risk committee on a periodic basis, identify and present key risks, facilitate Risk-focused discussions.

Regulatory Alerts and Compliance Support:

Assisting in the distribution and tracking of regulatory alerts to ensure compliance across the organization.

The Risk Management Specialist offers support to the wider compliance team in analysing risk control information to identify potential areas of concern, including managing documentation, electronic filing systems, and team procedures.

Stakeholder Engagement:

The Risk Management Specialist works closely with stakeholders to identify system enhancements and manage change requests. They manage stakeholders and users to meet deadlines and deliver on risk management objectives.

Continuous Improvement:

Continuously seek ways to improve administrative processes for risk management training, compliance tracking, and risk reporting. Support the organisation in developing and refining risk management processes in line with industry best practices.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. You may be required to complete other reasonable duties in order to achieve business objectives.

Essential skills you’ll bring to the table

The necessary skills that we require for this role include:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively
• Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals
• Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations
• BCom in Internal/ External Audit (preferred), Law or related fields or Certifications in Risk Management
• 3 + years proven experience in a risk management or audit environment.
• Qualification in Risk Management, Audit or related fields
• Experience in enterprise risk management
• Report writing experience and presentation skills intended for Senior Management and Boards
• An understanding and working knowledge of prevailing governance, risk and assurance standards and public-sector rules
• Understanding and Experience of ISO 31000 or COSO Frameworks
• Experience of problem solving and ability to make decisions within a level of authority

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:

• In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends
• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations
• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards
• Experience in developing and executing customer retention strategies
• Desirable would be experience in using ERM software
• Post Graduate certification or Diploma in Risk Management
• ISO 31000 Certification

Our values are non-negotiables

Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.

These competencies are:

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

What you’ll get back

We offer a great variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive at DigiOutsource and Super Group. This includes:

• We’re dedicated to your supergrowth. Our comprehensive learning and development programmes give you a range of resources and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
• Your hard work and achievements won’t go unnoticed. Our innovative Performance Tool ensures you receive regular, constructive feedback, helping you to continuously improve and reach your full potential.
• Our Employee Assistance programme offers a variety of benefits which you and your family can benefit from.
• Free Daily Meals
• Free Massages On-site
• Free On-Site Gym
• Group Life Cover
• Funeral Fund Benefit
• Financial Services Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Curro School Fees Benefit
• Income Continuation Benefit
• Leadership Training
• Referral Bonus
• Medical Aid Subsidy
• Free Sleep Coaching
• On-site Barista
• Retirement Annuity Subsidy
• Team builds

Be part of that Superclass feeling.

At Super Group, diversity is part of our DNA. With teams across 16 countries, 85 nationalities, and 19 languages, we take equal opportunities seriously, championing a supportive, inclusive and empowering environment wherever you are in the Group.

It’s all about putting your experience first and ensuring honesty and fairness in all we do.
Here, your growth is supported and your contributions valued.

Game on!

*Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.

*Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

The perfect place to work, play and grow!

We believe in hiring talented, hardworking and ambitious people from all over the world. In return, we ensure a supportive working environment, access to leading edge technologies and a commitment to social awareness and equity.

Working in this unique and highly competitive industry means that we have to take risks and be innovative. The way we do this is by allowing for mistakes, but also making sure we learn from them. And with a multi-cultural workforce that’s unparalleled in its diversity and dynamism, we also offer plenty of scope to grow on a personal level too.

Best of all, we do this while enjoying ourselves as much as possible!

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To attend to and act as an initial point of contact for all customer needs and service enquiries related to Risk and Fraud while adhering to the laid down processes and procedures to ensure mitigation of the risk and financial losses for both customers and Standard Bank South Africa.

Type of Qualification: Secondary/High school/A levels/Matric
Field of Study: Not applicable

Experience Required
Client Coverage
Personal and Private Banking
1-2 years
Exposure in either Fraud or Risk. Contact Centre experience would be an advantage.

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Documenting Facts
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Managing Tasks
• Taking Action
• Thinking Positively
• Upholding Standards

• The resource would need to have a vast knowledge of Assurance, Risk Management and Governance, including frameworks like King IV, Cobit, Nyst and other relevant frameworks, relevant laws and regulations.
• Their role will be to write a comprehensive document or set of documents, to be used to structure and design learning programs within the Group to a light certificate in systems auditing (CISA light).
• The resource would need extensive written experience as well.
• Drafting risk assurance reports or audit findings.
• Writing risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Creating clear communication for executives/boards on assurance and risk.
• Providing templates for assurance reviews, risk registers, or compliance monitoring.

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Stellenbosch University is home to an academic community of some 28 000 students as well as just under 3 000 permanent staff members on five differ.

The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at Stellenbosch University (SU) offers both undergraduate and postgraduate education in (Mathematical) Statistics, Data Science, Actuarial Science and Financial Risk Management. Members of the Department are also actively engaged in research and consulting in these fields. The Department has excellent computing facilities (hardware as well as software) in support of these activities. A position at associate professor, senior lecturer or lecturer level in the Financial Risk Management section is available in the Department.

• Teaching and developing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Financial Risk Management.
• Participating and taking a leading role in the Department’s research activities in Financial Risk Management.
• Supervision of postgraduate students.
• Administration of the Financial Risk Management programme.
• Assisting the Department with liaising with the financial industry and enhancing and expanding industry ties and collaboration.

• A master’s degree in the Mathematical Sciences (Financial Risk Management, Mathematical Statistics, Financial Mathematics or a related field):
• Including at least five years’ experience and engagement with public or private organisations, consulting activities, or policy that demonstrates management, leadership, expertise and/or thought leadership in the field of Quantitative Financial Risk Management/Analysis; and
• A commitment to commence with a PhD in Mathematical Sciences (Financial Risk Management, Financial Mathematics) within 18 months of appointment.

• OR has a PhD in the Mathematical Sciences (Financial Risk Management, Mathematical Statistics, or Financial Mathematics).
• OR is a recognised fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa with at least a master’s degree.
• Any candidate fulfilling (1), (2) or (3) must have proven practical experience in, inter alia, discrete-time processes ("P quant") and proven technical research output within the quantitative Financial Risk Management/Analysis field. This position is not for continuous risk-neutral processes ("Q quant") specialists.
• For any candidate fulfilling (1), (2) or (3), the selection process includes a mock lecture to assess candidates’ pedagogical approach, subject mastery, and engagement techniques. Final-stage candidates will be required to conduct such a mock lecture to a representative academic audience, enabling assessment of their teaching style and instructional clarity.

• Completed/submitted for examination (by the time of appointment) of at least a Master’s degree in Mathematical Sciences (Financial Risk Management, Mathematical Statistics, Financial Mathematics or a related field).
• The ability to teach Financial Risk Management at undergraduate level.
• Proven experience in discrete-time processes ("P quant"), including computer programming competencies in same.

For appointment as Associate Professor:

• Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• A reasonable history of publications in accredited journals, some international.
• Computing skills in at least VBA, MATLAB, R, Python or SAS.
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual environment where Afrikaans and English are the dominant languages.

• Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• An early career history of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Computing skills in at least VBA, MATLAB, R, Python or SAS.
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual environment where Afrikaans and English are the dominant languages.

• Teaching experience at undergraduate level.
• Computing skills in at least VBA, MATLAB, R, Python or SAS.
• The ability to function effectively in a multilingual environment where Afrikaans and English are the dominant languages.

01 January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

20 October 2025

Enquiries regarding this post : Prof Daniel Polakow on /3244,or at

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on (Stellenbosch) / (Tygerberg), or at

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

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Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

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Stellenbosch University is home to an academic community of some 28 000 students as well as just under 3 000 permanent staff members on five differ.