Chief Risk Officer Pretoria

Interdot; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in water and sanitation innovation is seeking a Chief Risk Officer to lead risk management and compliance efforts. This pivotal role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in risk management within the public sector. You will be responsible for implementing effective risk frameworks, ensuring compliance with legislative standards, and driving ethical practices. If you have a passion for sustainable development and a commitment to enhancing quality of life through effective risk management, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic organization dedicated to making a difference in South Africa's water and sanitation landscape.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in risk management within the public sector.
• Knowledge of legislative frameworks governing public entities.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for risk management operations and compliance.
• Lead and manage compliance, risk management, and ethics functions.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance

Strategic Thinking

Ethics

Business Continuity

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification in Internal Audit or Risk Management

Post-graduate qualification in a related field

Tools

Risk Management Framework

Corporate Governance (King IV)

COSO Standards

ISO Standards

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 research, development, and innovation of water and sanitation solutions.

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

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

Duties & Responsibilities

About the role

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

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

The position is responsible for 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 must be members of the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA).

A Post-graduate qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.

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

Applicants must have knowledge of legislative frameworks governing public entities, including the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Water Research Act, etc.

Additionally, knowledge of the Risk Management Framework by National Treasury (Public Sector Risk Management), Corporate Governance (King IV), COSO, and ISO standards is required.

Application Details

Applications must be submitted with CVs containing 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.