Erm Lead

Gew Technologies (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A defense and technology company in Pretoria seeks an experienced Enterprise Risk Management Lead. This role involves developing risk strategies, compliance monitoring, and training initiatives within a complex environment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum BTech Degree and 3–5 years of experience in risk management, focusing on building a robust organizational culture and leadership engagement. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion while delivering effective risk management solutions.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive corporate culture

Commitment to equal employment opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum BTech Degree, Preferably Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Essential Training Courses in ISO standards.
• 3–5 years' experience in defense manufacturing and design.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ERM Policy aligned with Group ERM standards.
• Maintain the company-wide business continuity program.
• Monitor implementation of risk treatment plans and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Business Process Improvement

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

BTech Degree or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 31000

Job description

• Location: Pretoria, ZA
• Company: GEW Technologies (Pty) Ltd

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Lead to partner with management in driving a robust, integrated risk management culture.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing policies, risk strategies, and business continuity protocols that support organisational resilience.

The role requires continuous risk assessments, proactive risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, and enterprise-wide training initiatives across high‑complexity defense system development and production environments.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum BTech Degree, Preferably Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
• Essential Training Courses: EN ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001.
• 3–5 years' experience in applying safety, health, environmental, and quality systems within complex defense manufacturing and design environments.
• Exposure to quality techniques and business process improvement.
• Strong background in design, manufacturing, and after‑sales support.
• Experience with optical, mechanical, electronic, and electro‑optical systems is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of ISO standards and related risk management tools, ISO 31000, and business continuity management practices.
• Ability to operate in cross‑functional teams and interface with senior stakeholders.
• Capable of training and developing risk champions across departments.

Key responsibilities

1. Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
   • Develop and implement ERM Policy aligned with Group ERM standards.
   • Guide integration of risk management into corporate strategy and planning.
   • Ensure quality departmental risk registers are completed and updated.
   • Evaluate internal controls for effectiveness in achieving organisational goals.
   • Partner with Executive Management Team (EMT) and Risk Committee on risk identification and prioritisation.
   • Proactively identify emerging risks and report to stakeholders.
   • Test and validate the effectiveness of risk management in decision‑making.
2. Business Continuity Management (BCM)
   • Maintain and test the company‑wide business continuity program.
   • Collaborate with leadership to develop Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) covering recovery and emergency responses.
   • Facilitate crisis management simulations and recovery tests.
   • Provide support to Crisis Management Committee with real‑time decision‑making data.
3. Risk response measures
   • Engage with department heads on adequacy of risk mitigation actions.
   • Monitor implementation of risk treatment plans and regulatory compliance.Deliver accurate risk performance reporting to senior management.
4. Training and awareness
   • Identify and develop training programs for risk management and BCM.
   • Build enterprise‑wide risk awareness and competence.
   • Train and support departmental risk champions in system application.
5. Strategic engagement and general duties
   • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
   • Ensure executive buy‑in for risk initiatives and promote top‑down implementation.
   • Support management with risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
   • Attend and contribute to Risk and BCM Committee meetings.
   • Fulfil responsibilities as outlined in the QMS Manual and associated procedures.

What We Offer

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organisational strategy.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients.

In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups.

In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline : 06 October

How to Apply

Please submit your CV by applying directly on the HENSOLDT Careers Page.

If you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Become our next pioneer.

Apply now and become part of the HENSOLDT team. HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture.

We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.

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