Chief Risk Officer - 5 Year Contract

Interdot; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Water Research Commission invites qualified individuals to apply for the Chief Risk Officer role based in Pretoria. This key leadership position involves managing risk and compliance operations, leveraging strategic initiatives to enhance the organization's capability in addressing water and sanitation challenges in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in risk management within public sector.
• At least 5 years in management positions.
• Membership in the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for risk management operations and compliance.
• Lead compliance and risk management functions.
• Provide strategic direction for risk management frameworks.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance

Strategic Thinking

Leadership

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Accounting

Post-graduate qualification in a related field

Job description

Introduction

The Water Research Commission (WRC) invites suitably qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the Pretoria-based position of Chief Risk Officer.

About the Organization

The WRC is a dynamic hub for water and sanitation knowledge, innovation, and intellectual capital, providing leadership and support for research, development, and innovation of water and sanitation solutions.

It engages stakeholders and partners to address water and sanitation challenges and opportunities, which are crucial to South Africa's sustainable development and economic growth. The organization is committed to promoting a better quality of life for all.

The WRC is a Schedule 3A public entity, and adherence to relevant legislation is imperative to the organization's strategy and values.

Duties & Responsibilities

About the role

This position requires an independent, results-driven strategic thinker who will be accountable for risk management operations and compliance within the WRC.

The Chief Risk Officer will be part of the Office of the CEO and will report to the Executive: Operations.

The role involves providing strategic direction in implementing and managing risks, ethics, business continuity, and compliance frameworks by leveraging people, processes, and technology transformation opportunities.

This includes leading and managing compliance, risk management, and ethics functions.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

Applicants must possess a three-year NQF Level 7 qualification in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Accounting, or a related field, and be members of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA).

A Post-graduate qualification in a related field is an advantage.

A minimum of 10 years' experience in risk management within the public sector is required, with at least 5 years in management positions.

Knowledge of legislative frameworks governing public entities (e.g., PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Water Research Act), as well as Risk Management Frameworks by National Treasury, Corporate Governance (King IV), COSO, and ISO standards, is essential.

The appointment will align with the WRC's employment equity plan.

The WRC encourages applications from individuals living with disabilities and from designated groups.

Applications should include CVs with at least three contactable references.

No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

The closing date is 18 April. If not contacted by 17 May, please consider your application unsuccessful.