115 Senior Risk Manager jobs in South Africa

Job Description
As a Risk Manager, you will be responsible to ensure compliance and business continuity through the development and implementation of HSE plans, programs and initiatives with Premier staff and contractors to continually improve a resilient HSE culture on site.

• Ensure legal compliance with all relevant Health, Safety & Environmental Acts and legislations through
• Implementing and maintaining standards & procedures
• Ongoing training, coaching and assessment
• evaluating and improving SOPs as needed.
• Implement and manage ISO 45001 & 14001 Management system
• Ensure business continuity by implementing and maintaining insurance
• related standards, addressing audit findings and putting emergency plans in place.
• To continually build a culture of health and safety and zero-injuries on site by engaging with our employees through onboarding new employees re HSE requirements, Arranging Annual / Entry / Exit medicals and reporting on it Creating and providing toolbox talks for the Invocoms.
• Addressing any unsafe behaviors and unsafe conditions
• Providing HSE legal compliance training
• Enabling and coordinating monthly HSE representatives
• Recognizing excellence for the site when observed
• Reinforcing compliance to policies and procedures
• To prevent incidents, injuries and property damage by proactively
• Identifying and addressing hazards to reduce and or minimize possible risks.
• To eliminate and reduce loss and theft to company by implementing control measures, proper investigation of any crime or loss incidents and continuous improvement of site and asset protection.
• Manage outsourced service providers and ad hoc contractors
• Ensure continually development of HSE on site through regular internal (Premier STAR) and external auditing.

Qualification Requirements

• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH IGC Essential
• Diploma or degree in HSE - Essential and HIRA Training certificate ess

Experience Requirements

• 5-10 years' experience HSE/ Risk Manager from FMCG environment.
• Managing outsourced service providers Years - Desirable

Key Outputs

• HSE Management and control systems; Working knowledge of all HSE legislation and Acts.
• HSE data analysis and trend identification.
• Incident investigation techniques and procedures
• Following Instructions and Procedures

Description
Description

We are hiring
At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We're on the lookout for an experienced
Risk Manager
to direct, manage and coordinate an integrated Risk Management Department through measuring and assessing risks to the organisation and to manage and coordinate an integrated management system that ensures compliance to all Safety, Health, Security, Fire & Emergency Preparedness within the business and direct and facilitate the certification requirements in respect of ISO certification (OHSAS 18001 and ISO and to continuously improve on the mill's risk profile in respect of all of the above.

As a Risk Manager, You Will Be Responsible For

• Prepare and control the risk department business plan covering personnel, assets, installations, equipment, vehicles, insurance premium capex, and major contracts
• Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for team members, conducting regular performance reviews, and providing feedback to ensure continuous improvement
• Identify training needs and foster the professional development of team members. This might include mentorship, supporting certifications, or ensuring ongoing education in relevant areas such as risk assessment, compliance, or financial analysis
• Create a positive work environment and foster a culture that values open communication, risk awareness, and ethical behavior
• Management Representative for ISO 45001 and maintain the integrated management system (IMS) and review frequently Mill compliance and continuous improvement
• Ensure and advise on compliance with statutory requirements in the risk management field through the monitoring of legislative changes, consultation with legal experts, external legal compliance audits, corrective action plans, and internal audits
• Prepare and distribute relevant reports reflecting the Mill's risk management status on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Recommend risk control strategies to minimise risk exposure and monitor the effectiveness of the risk management process
• Directs the Risk Specialist (Security and Emergency Preparedness) in terms of the mill's emergency preparedness and response plans in terms of the minimum standards expected for the protection of company assets
• Ensure that suitable simulations/drills are held to test the emergency plans and prepare the emergency coordination teams
• Create and promote a culture where employees at all levels understand their role in maintaining safety and risk mitigation
• Initiate and oversee safety behavior programs that encourage all employees to take personal responsibility for safety
• Lead programs that recognize and reward individuals or teams for exemplary safety practices, thereby reinforcing positive behaviors within the safety culture
• Lead the organization's crisis management efforts by ensuring that emergency plans are in place, employees are trained, and that there is a coordinated response to incidents such as natural disasters, health emergencies, or security breaches
• Liaise with insurance brokers, surveyors, assessors, mill personnel, company legal advisers, and legal counsel on all insurance matters when needed
• Ensure that corrective and preventive action is taken for non-conformances through correct channeling to the responsible people
• Ensure that legal requirements are complied with in all respects that the required registers are maintained and that the necessary documentation and investigations are forwarded to the Department of Labour
• Set annual targets, objectives, and action plans for the mill and risk department to achieve continuous improvement and to meet certification requirements
• Direct a communication strategy to generate awareness and knowledge of safety requirements with the employee and contractor employee workforce
• Directs the mill towards improvements required to reduce occupational hygiene exposures and to meet legal requirements

What are we looking for?

• B degree in at least one of the SHE disciplines
• 5 - 8 Years post-graduation experience within the SHE field of which 2 years should be in a Managerial field
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety-related legislation and licensing processes
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office Suite)

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Risk Manager - Mining Division

CTC Salary R 1,3 - 1,6 Million per annum (max)

The incumbent plays a critical role in supporting the Group Enterprise Risk Manager in developing and embedding a risk management culture in the Mining Division to safeguard the company's assets, reputation, and long-term viability.

Core Requirements

1. Engineering Degree
2. Honours and/or Master's Degrees AND relevant professionally recognised Risk Management qualification will be advantageous
3. 8-10 years' experience as an enterprise risk manager in Mining
4. Proven experience in enterprise risk management, preferably in a similar role within a complex organization
5. Expertise in ERM systems and proficiency in leveraging technology to enhance risk management processes.
6. Should have knowledge of King IVTM reports on corporate governance as well as key business functions
7. Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000)

Primary functions and responsibilities

• Supporting the first line in leveraging ERM systems in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across all aspects of the Mining Division in line with approved Group standards
• Coordinating and facilitating divisional and functional risk assessment workshops and development of risk profiles and reports related to SA, Africa, and International business interests
• Conducting deep dives into business-critical matters
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement mitigating measures to reduce risk exposure to within defined risk appetite and tolerance thresholds
• Implementing business continuity management
• Ensuring that the elements of the risk management framework are embedded and operating effectively in the division
• Staying abreast of emerging risks, taking into consideration the internal and external environments
• Facilitating open communication channels through ERM systems to ensure that risk-related information is shared effectively across the organisation
• Preparing appropriate risk reports to operational, management forums and committees as required
• Maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including first- and second-line teams and senior management
• Providing ongoing monitoring and oversight of outsourced risk functions
• Promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout the organization.

Job Description
To manage relevant risks within area of accountability by identifying, managing and mitigating risk in accordance with defined business appetite and aligned to relevant risk frameworks and policies.

• Provide guidance and assist with requirements on changed or new risk tools
• Oversee the effective use of risk tools and monitor its effectiveness for the business
• Assist with preparation and analyses of reports for tabling at various Risk Committees
• Scrutinize risk reports submitted by the branch/business unit and ensure reporting and tools are in line
• Ensure data integrity, data structures and business line mappings are correct
• Monitor workflow issues in loss data system
• Highlight risk areas through root cause analysis
• Monitor action plans on various risk tools
• Monitor risk reporting and escalate issues
• Prioritize resource allocation to minimise and reduce wastage
• Monitor costs for the financial year according to the operational plan
• Review cost reports and resolves or explains variances to the budge
• Identify, control and escalate potential risks that may lead to increased costs
• Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide work support
• Deliver customer experience excellence aligned to Organisational values and service standards
• Build professional long-term relationships with customers based on trust that builds the brand
• Collect and interrogate information and feedback to ensure full understanding of customer needs to deliver a quality service
• Deliver service that exceeds customer expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solution selection and application
• Provide customers with relevant information to keep them informed of products and service options
• Innovate by finding the best fit solution for the situation such as the flexibility of delivery and customised solutions which result in more efficient outcomes
• Drive and embed risk capabilities in the business
• Ensure application of risk capabilities and tools are applied to identify, evaluate, report and monitor risk processes
• Drive a combined assurance approach to risk management by engaging specialists and other assurance partners on key risks matters
• Ensure comprehensive risk assessments are conducted in relation to products, services and solutions that are developed by the business are appropriate to manage the risks within the approved risk appetite
• Work with business unit to understand business, drivers, current concerns and future plans to mitigate risk to proactively identify and anticipate risks (including emerging risks)
• Identify, manage and mitigate interconnected / interdependency risks and provide relevant information to business and risk teams to appropriately manage and mitigate risk
• Understand changes of applicable risk policies and communicate to relevant stakeholders accordingly
• Keep abreast of relevant risk developments externally and ensure it is considered in the risk profile for the business
• Ensure development of appropriate solutions to identify losses and risk exposures and facilitate the effective implementation thereof
• Ensure business continuity management plans are reviewed and tested and aligned to business continuity strategy
• Assist business to identify risks inherent in key business processes, new products, business projects and key outsourced and insourced arrangements and critical third-party service providers
• Ensure business has designed and implemented controls to manage the risks identified
• Build a risk management culture through ensuring awareness campaigns to educate stakeholders to influence behaviour and drive the importance of compliance and good conduct
• Analyse business information, data and BU risk reports to identify trends and create qualitative risk status reporting with accurate and reliable business intelligence
• Prepare the relevant risk profile report in a format that is acceptable to senior management and risk governance committees and considers all key risks
• Develop and communicate timelines for submission of relevant op risk reports to risk committee structures that align to Group Risk timelines
• Escalate significant risk issues to management or Enterprise Risk Management and risk governance structures as relevant
• Review risk management documentation and risk reports to ensure achievement of relevant risk strategy
• Track and report at the relevant forums and committees monthly on progress towards achieving the relevant risk strategy at defined intervals
• Ensure all stakeholders have been engaged and information provided by Project Management Office (PMO) is reviewed and challenged to ensure accuracy
• Escalate critical projects status to contribute to delivery against set timelines where required
• Set the strategy and create the enabling environment for active risk reduction by informing and looking at the key risk indicators (KRIs), re-assessing, and ensuring the control environment is perceived relative to risk appetite as well as ensuring changes to reduce, tolerate or mitigate risk are made accordingly
• Develop and maintain monitoring plan to ensure coverage of key controls
• Manage and ensure compliance to the applicable framework in relevant risk control monitoring plan
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development

Experience And Qualification

• A Relevant Degree (Risk Management, BCom or LLB)
• IT risk experience is an advantage
• Have 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years ideally at junior (entry level) management level
• Financial Services or consulting experience will be preferred
• Payment Industry knowledge is preferred
• Regulatory reporting experience is none negotiable
• Model risk management experience
• Data experience – analytics and insights is none negotiable

*Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. *
04/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Job description:

Purpose Statement

To actively influence and provide expert Risk Management oversight to relevant stakeholders where required. As part of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework implementation, provide 2nd line oversight over all aspects relating to Risk Management.

Experience

• 10yrs+ risk management in a senior role overseeing a large organizational unit preferably in a financial institution or bank.

Or

• As a risk specialist in a leadership role
• Industry experience of at least 6 years with banking regulations, capital markets, technology risks and public policy
• Proven experience of using influence and relationships to drive and achieve objectives
• Experience of strategically leading, planning and managing risk initiatives across a large organisation
• Alignment of metrics, reporting and tactical objectives with strategy
• Ability to apply risk expertise to creative and effective applications
• Regulatory liaison and engagements

Qualifications (Minimum)

• A relevant post-graduate qualification in Risk and Compliance or Law

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)
Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of Risk life cycle/value chain
• Expert knowledge of Risk Management best practice and regulatory frameworks/requirements
• Commercial, business and financial principles and practices
• Building and developing effective teams
• Risk management systems
• Business knowledge
• Governance and Risk Management principles
• Business products, processes, policies and systems
• Quality principles and practice
• Process-oriented management
• Internal risk metrics and approaches
• In-depth knowledge of Corporate Governance Frameworks

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Decision making skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Problem solving skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

Job Description

To manage relevant risks within area of accountability by identifying, managing and mitigating risk in accordance with defined business appetite and aligned to relevant risk frameworks and policies.

• Provide guidance and assist with requirements on changed or new risk tools
• Oversee the effective use of risk tools and monitor its effectiveness for the business
• Assist with preparation and analyses of reports for tabling at various Risk Committees
• Scrutinize risk reports submitted by the branch/business unit and ensure reporting and tools are in line
• Ensure data integrity, data structures and business line mappings are correct
• Monitor workflow issues in loss data system
• Highlight risk areas through root cause analysis
• Monitor action plans on various risk tools
• Monitor risk reporting and escalate issues
• Prioritize resource allocation to minimise and reduce wastage
• Monitor costs for the financial year according to the operational plan
• Review cost reports and resolves or explains variances to the budge
• Identify, control and escalate potential risks that may lead to increased costs
• Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide work support
• Deliver customer experience excellence aligned to Organisational values and service standards
• Build professional long-term relationships with customers based on trust that builds the brand
• Collect and interrogate information and feedback to ensure full understanding of customer needs to deliver a quality service
• Deliver service that exceeds customer expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solution selection and application
• Provide customers with relevant information to keep them informed of products and service options
• Innovate by finding the best fit solution for the situation such as the flexibility of delivery and customised solutions which result in more efficient outcomes
• Drive and embed risk capabilities in the business
• Ensure application of risk capabilities and tools are applied to identify, evaluate, report and monitor risk processes
• Drive a combined assurance approach to risk management by engaging specialists and other assurance partners on key risks matters
• Ensure comprehensive risk assessments are conducted in relation to products, services and solutions that are developed by the business are appropriate to manage the risks within the approved risk appetite
• Work with business unit to understand business, drivers, current concerns and future plans to mitigate risk to proactively identify and anticipate risks (including emerging risks)
• Identify, manage and mitigate interconnected / interdependency risks and provide relevant information to business and risk teams to appropriately manage and mitigate risk
• Understand changes of applicable risk policies and communicate to relevant stakeholders accordingly
• Keep abreast of relevant risk developments externally and ensure it is considered in the risk profile for the business
• Ensure development of appropriate solutions to identify losses and risk exposures and facilitate the effective implementation thereof
• Ensure business continuity management plans are reviewed and tested and aligned to business continuity strategy
• Assist business to identify risks inherent in key business processes, new products, business projects and key outsourced and insourced arrangements and critical third-party service providers
• Ensure business has designed and implemented controls to manage the risks identified
• Build a risk management culture through ensuring awareness campaigns to educate stakeholders to influence behaviour and drive the importance of compliance and good conduct
• Analyse business information, data and BU risk reports to identify trends and create qualitative risk status reporting with accurate and reliable business intelligence
• Prepare the relevant risk profile report in a format that is acceptable to senior management and risk governance committees and considers all key risks
• Develop and communicate timelines for submission of relevant op risk reports to risk committee structures that align to Group Risk timelines
• Escalate significant risk issues to management or Enterprise Risk Management and risk governance structures as relevant
• Review risk management documentation and risk reports to ensure achievement of relevant risk strategy
• Track and report at the relevant forums and committees monthly on progress towards achieving the relevant risk strategy at defined intervals
• Ensure all stakeholders have been engaged and information provided by Project Management Office (PMO) is reviewed and challenged to ensure accuracy
• Escalate critical projects status to contribute to delivery against set timelines where required
• Set the strategy and create the enabling environment for active risk reduction by informing and looking at the key risk indicators (KRIs), re-assessing, and ensuring the control environment is perceived relative to risk appetite as well as ensuring changes to reduce, tolerate or mitigate risk are made accordingly
• Develop and maintain monitoring plan to ensure coverage of key controls
• Manage and ensure compliance to the applicable framework in relevant risk control monitoring plan
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development

Experience and Qualification

• A Relevant Degree (Risk Management, BCom or LLB)
• IT risk experience is an advantage
• Have 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years ideally at junior (entry level) management level
• Financial Services or consulting experience will be preferred
• Payment Industry knowledge is preferred
• Regulatory reporting experience is none negotiable
• Model risk management experience
• Data experience – analytics and insights is none negotiable

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

14/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies' Head Office in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Risk Manager. To safeguard the organisation's risk integrity by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the Dis-Chem Group. The role ensures strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and effective risk monitoring, while partnering with the business to strengthen processes, embed a culture of accountability, and integrate risk management into strategic decision-making.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate
• Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum of 4 – 7 years in risk management, internal audit, or compliance preferably within the industry

Advantage:

• IFRS reporting, financial controls, and regulatory compliance
• CRMA, CISA or CA (SA)

Job Specification…

Risk Identification, Assessment, and Compliance

• Proactively identify potential operational, regulatory, compliance, and business risks within the relevant function.
• Conduct regular risk assessments using both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the likelihood and potential business impact of identified risks.
• Monitor emerging industry trends, economic shifts, and regulatory changes that could affect organisational operations.
• Support management in identifying and assessing business controls, potential risks, process gaps, and
• workflow inefficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements including industry standards
• related to risk management. Such as the Companies Act, POPIA etc.
• Prepare relevant teams for internal and external audits, ensuring accurate and compliant
• documentation are in place.
• Escalate and flag non-compliance issues within the business, coordinating remedial actions promptly.

Internal Controls and Process Strengthening

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard organisational assets and ensure compliance with company policies, legislation, and healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with operational and support teams to review processes, identify control weaknesses, and implement improvements that minimise fraud, errors, or non-compliance.
• Ensure segregation of duties in key operational processes, particularly in procurement, supplier payments, and stock management for pharmaceutical products.
• Perform procedures to verify that key controls identified by management are in place and operating effectively.
• Conduct control testing and implement process improvement initiatives to address identified risks.
• Manage the review of internal operational controls in line with Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) requirements, ensuring that controls and the annual review plan are up to date and compliant.

Risk Monitoring, Mitigation, and Policy Management

• Define, implement, and maintain a comprehensive group risk monitoring tool to track, measure, and report on key risk indicators across the organisation.
• Partner with business units to develop risk mitigation plans and ensure risk policies are regularly reviewed and updated in line with operational needs and regulatory requirements.
• Update risk registers quarterly to ensure all identified risks are consistently recorded, assessed, and monitored.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) such as supplier concentration risks, operational disruptions, exchange rate volatility for imported goods, and market dependencies.
• Recommend mitigation strategies such as insurance coverage, contractual safeguards, supplier diversification, or operational contingency plans.

Performance Monitoring and ReportingStakeholder Engagement

• Monitor and investigate KPIs that fall outside normal thresholds each month, identifying root causes
• and potential risk implications.
• Prepare detailed documentation and provide support for Enterprise Risk Committee (ERCO) meetings and the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC), ensuring decision-makers receive accurate, timely, and actionable information.
• Establish risk dashboards and reports to provide the CFO and other stakeholders with clear visibility of priority organisational risks and mitigation actions.

Stakeholder EngagementStrategic Risk Integration

• Act as the key liaison between operational teams, legal/compliance, support functions, and senior management on risk-related matters.
• Conduct regular training sessions for relevant business units on risk awareness, compliance obligations, and industry-specific operational risks.
• Present risk findings and recommendations to executive management and the board, ensuring leadership has the necessary information to act.

Strategic Risk Integration

• Support the organisation in integrating risk considerations into strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational forecasting processes.
• Advise on risk implications of major organisational decisions such as mergers, acquisitions, large-scale projects, or expansion into new markets.
• Align enterprise risk management activities with the company's overall strategy to support sustainable growth in a highly regulated sector.

Competencies

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management principles, frameworks, and
• methodologies, with awareness of Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) internal control requirements.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess complex operational and strategic data, identify potential risks, and uncover process inefficiencies.
• Ability to integrate risk considerations into strategic planning, resource allocation, and
• major organisational decisions, with knowledge of cost control and contract risk allocation.
• Ability to clearly present risk findings and recommendations to executive management, the board, and external stakeholders.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills to foster collaboration across operational, legal, compliance, and support teams, driving adoption of risk management best practices.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on continuous improvement of risk processes, internal controls, and KPI monitoring.
• Proactive in identifying risks before they materialise and initiating preventive measures.
• Ability to set a clear vision for risk management and inspire teams to uphold compliance standards.
• Skilled in planning, prioritising, and coordinating risk management activities, with strong project management expertise for implementing risk monitoring tools and process improvements.
• Proficient in designing and implementing Group Risk Monitoring tools and KRIs, with strong Excel and data modelling skills for risk scenario analysis.

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver's license and/or own reliable transport
• Occasional travel

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

As a Risk Manager, you will be responsible to ensure compliance and business continuity through the development and implementation of HSE plans, programs and initiatives with Premier staff and contractors to continually improve a resilient HSE culture on site.

• Ensure legal compliance with all relevant Health, Safety & Environmental Acts and legislations through
• Implementing and maintaining standards & procedures
• Ongoing training, coaching and assessment
• evaluating and improving SOPs as needed.
• Implement and manage ISO 45001 & 14001 Management system
• Ensure business continuity by implementing and maintaining insurance
• related standards, addressing audit findings and putting emergency plans in place.
• To continually build a culture of health and safety and zero-injuries on site by engaging with our employees through onboarding new employees re HSE requirements, Arranging Annual / Entry / Exit medicals and reporting on it Creating and providing toolbox talks for the Invocoms.
• Addressing any unsafe behaviors and unsafe conditions
• Providing HSE legal compliance training
• Enabling and coordinating monthly HSE representatives
• Recognizing excellence for the site when observed
• Reinforcing compliance to policies and procedures

• To prevent incidents, injuries and property damage by proactively
• Identifying and addressing hazards to reduce and or minimize possible risks.

• To eliminate and reduce loss and theft to company by implementing control measures, proper investigation of any crime or loss incidents and continuous improvement of site and asset protection.
• Manage outsourced service providers and ad hoc contractors
• Ensure continually development of HSE on site through regular internal (Premier STAR) and external auditing.

• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH IGC Essential
• Diploma or degree in HSE – Essential and HIRA Training certificate ess

• 5-10 years' experience HSE/ Risk Manager from FMCG environment.
• Managing outsourced service providers – 5-10 Years – Desirable

• HSE Management and control systems; Working knowledge of all HSE legislation and Acts.
• HSE data analysis and trend identification.
• Incident investigation techniques and procedures
• Following Instructions and Procedures

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Office of the Vice Chancellor

Campus/ Location

Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

14/9/2025

Job Purpose

To develop, maintain, manage and execute a comprehensive process for identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring and reporting on risks that may impact on the University's performance.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant M+4 qualification in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or Risk management.
• A relevant Masters qualification is an advantage
• At least 8 years ' experience in Enterprise Risk Management.
• Experience working in a higher education environment will be an advantage.
• A Professional membership with IRMSA (Institute of Risk Management South Africa) will serve as an advantage.
• Knowledge of Governance and accountability issues, Internals control and assurance and Enterprise Risk Management concepts are essentials for this job.
• Knowledge of best practices, frameworks and methodologies in risk management such as International Standards of Risk Management (ISO and King IV principles of corporate governance is necessary.
• Understanding of the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997 and its requirements regarding Fraud and Risk reporting.
• Functioning of Risk Management committees and relevant oversight structures.
• Methodologies to mitigate and monitor risk appetite.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Develop, implement and maintain an ERM framework and supporting policies and procedures (including risk tolerance levels and appetite) in line with relevant frameworks and guidelines.
• Develop and implement a Strategic Annual University Risk Management plan that includes the risk profile in line with relevant frameworks and guidelines.
• Develop and implement appropriate and effective risk assessment methodologies, models and systems in line with best practice principles.
• Assess and maintain the risk maturity profile of the University in line with the IRMSA (Institute of Risk Management South Africa) risk maturity model.
• Facilitate the identification and assessment of risks at a strategic and operational level utilising appropriate tools and techniques, taking cognisance of the risk environment.
• Develop strategic and operational risk registers for Faculties and departments at the University in line with the ERM framework and best practice principles as well as the facilitation and development of risk response strategies (mitigation plans) for risks identified.
• Report all relevant risk matters including findings, risk positions and recommendations to relevant stakeholders (on-going), and oversight committees (quarterly).
• Establish a risk management philosophy and culture and maintain it through Risk awareness activities, understanding the risk maturity model, establishing risk appetite and tolerance levels, including the establishment of on-going fraud prevention programme, business continuity and ethics awareness framework.
• Ensure effective coordination of enterprise risk management activities with all assurance providers, such as internal /external audit, forensics and compliance functions. Co-ordinate activities with secretariat services in relation to the Quality and Risk Management committee

Competencies

• Ability to develop, implement and maintain an Enterprise risk management strategy in a Higher Education environment.
• Critical thinking skills - Strategic thinking, effective analyses of data, and the ability to disaggregate business plans into component risks.
• Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and influence employees.
• Sound business judgement, innovative and ability to solve problems.
• A strong understanding of processes and core management activities to assist in the development of processes to identify, monitor and report on critical risks.
• Strong ability to develop mitigating strategies to minimize risk to an acceptable level.
• Ability to collaborate and to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

General Information

Closing Date: 14 September 2025

Enquiry Contact:

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.