Head of Risk & OHS — Strategic Risk Leader

Edge Executive Search Group

Centurion

On-site

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group seeks a Head of Risk and OHS to provide strategic direction and independent risk oversight across Johannesburg, Gauteng. This role supports the Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Operational & Resilience Risk Management Framework while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong governance across engineering, facilities, and capital projects.

The successful candidate will align risk practices with business strategy, influence senior leaders, and foster a robust

Qualifications

Senior-level operational risk management experience.
Strong understanding of ERM frameworks and risk governance.
Experience advising senior leaders and providing independent risk guidance.
Exposure to complex environments including engineering, facilities, property or capital projects.
Sound understanding of regulatory compliance and internal policies.
Ability to coordinate risk initiatives across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

Provide independent operational risk advice across the organisation.
Drive implementation of Enterprise Risk Management Framework and ORRMF.
Support functional leaders in Engineering, Facilities, OHS, Real Estate and Capital Projects.
Align risk practices with business strategy and priorities.
Ensure activities meet regulatory requirements and internal standards.
Coordinate risk activities across functions and leadership teams.
Contribute to the colleague agenda and integration of risk in decision-making.
Promote consistent risk practices and cross-functional collaboration.