Enterprise Risk Management

Serene Synergy; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A national public entity is seeking an ERM Consultant to design and refine its risk management framework in Pretoria, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in enterprise risk management, strong qualifications, and a valid IRMSA certificate. This full-time role offers the chance to influence organizational resilience and ensure risk management is integrated into decision-making.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, preferably in the public or corporate sector.
• Must have a valid IRMSA certificate.
• Proven ability to develop and implement robust risk frameworks and policies.
• Experience facilitating workshops and mentoring internal teams.
• Deep understanding of governance principles, King IV, POPIA, and PFMA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and diagnose current risk management practices, culture, and frameworks.
• Develop and strengthen key risk management frameworks.
• Lead the development of policies, strategies, and tools for risk management.
• Facilitate risk workshops and training sessions.

Skills

Strategic and analytical thinking

Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement and facilitation

Strong governance and compliance knowledge

Results-driven and solutions-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Governance, or related discipline

Postgraduate degree (preferred)

Job description

About the Opportunity

Are you a seasoned Enterprise Risk Management professional passionate about strengthening governance and embedding risk awareness across organisations? A leading national public entity is seeking a dynamic ERM Consultant to play a pivotal role in designing, refining, and institutionalising its enterprise risk management framework. This is an exciting opportunity to influence organisational resilience and ensure risk management is fully integrated into strategic decision‑making.

What You’ll Do

• Review & Diagnose: Assess the organisation's current risk management practices, culture, and frameworks.
• Identify strategic risks and improvement areas across all levels.
• Conduct a diagnostic review of the existing ERM function and recommend enhancements.
• Develop & Strengthen Frameworks: Refine and update key risk management and governance frameworks including:
  • ERM, Risk Appetite & Tolerance
  • Combined Assurance
  • Delegation of Authority
  • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
  • Compliance, Anti-Fraud & Corruption
  • POPIA Compliance Support
• Lead the development of policies, strategies, and tools that embed best‑practice risk management.
• Enhance Risk Registers: Review and revise the strategic risk register for FY; develop and implement the operational risk register for FY; align strategic and operational risks to the organisation's overall strategy and performance plan; support risk owners and champions in identifying, classifying, and mitigating risks.
• Build & Mentor Capability: Facilitate risk workshops and training sessions for management and committee members; provide ongoing mentoring and technical support to internal risk and governance teams.
• Governance & Reporting: Review and update committee governance documents, including Terms of Reference and policies; prepare and present comprehensive risk management reports to senior management.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Governance, or related discipline (Postgraduate preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, preferably in the public or corporate sector.
• Must have a valid IRMSA (Institute of Risk Management South Africa) certificate.
• Proven ability to develop and implement robust risk frameworks and policies.
• Experience facilitating workshops and mentoring internal teams.
• Deep understanding of governance principles, King IV, POPIA, and PFMA regulations.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Strong governance and compliance knowledge
• Results-driven and solutions-oriented

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a consulting assignment — it's an opportunity to shape the future of enterprise risk management in a purpose-driven organisation.

You'll work alongside leadership to embed a culture of accountability, resilience, and proactive risk management.

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and bring your ERM expertise to a national platform, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV or proposal.

Job Type: Full‑time

Ability to commute / relocate: Pretoria, Gauteng — reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License / Certification: a valid IRMSA (Institute of Risk Management South Africa) (Required)

Work Location: In person