361 Risk Officer (P10)

Central University of Technology, Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 515,000 - 629,000; Full time

Job summary

Central University of Technology, Free State in Bloemfontein campus seeks a Risk Officer (P10) to provide efficient support for enterprise risk management across the institution. The role entails coordinating risk activities and liaising with stakeholders from Governance, Risk and Compliance.

Minimum qualification includes a risk management degree with at least three years' experience; postgraduate IRMSA qualification and five years’ experience are desirable. Closing date is 30 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF7) in risk management.
• Three years’ experience in risk management.
• Postgraduate qualification in Risk Management (NQF8) preferred.
• Membership of IRMSA preferred.
• Five years’ experience in risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for enterprise risk management activities
• Contribute to enhancing the control environment
• Liaison and communication with stakeholders
• Compilation and submission of reports

Skills

Risk management

Stakeholder liaison

Report submission

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management

NQF 7 qualification in risk management

Postgraduate qualification in Risk Management (NQF 8)

Job description

361 Risk Officer (P10)
GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE│ Risk and Compliance
Bloemfontein Campus

Main purpose of the job

To provide efficient support and assistance in terms of enterprise risk management across the institution

Main tasks

1. Provide support for enterprise risk management activities
2. Contribute to enhancing the control environment
3. Liaison and communication with stakeholders
4. Compilation and submission of reports

Nature of appointment: Permanent Support Services

Minimum salary scale (Total Cost to Company): R 571 987 per annum

Note: CUT applies an internal parity model to determine remuneration that complies with the principle of “equal pay for work of equal value”. Accordingly, the preferred candidate may expect an offer that is in line with their qualifications and years of similar experience. Please contact the Recruitment office for more information on the applicable salary scale.

Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and /or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or a three (3)-year qualification (NQF 7) in the risk management field.
• Three (3) years’ experience in risk management.

Desired Qualification, Knowledge and/or Experience

• Postgraduate qualification in Risk Management (NQF 8).
• Experience in Higher Education.
• Membership of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA).
• Five (5) years’ experience in risk management.

Job-Related Enquiries: Mr TK Mothudi ([e-mail])

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries: Recruitment Office ([e-mail])

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 30 October 2026