Risk & Compliance Strategist - Vendor Governance

Teraco – A Digital Realty Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Teraco Data Environments in Gauteng is seeking a permanent Risk & Compliance Specialist to oversee the development and implementation of risk policies and the organization-wide risk management framework. This role includes coordinating service provider compliance and driving annual reviews with Teraco teams to ensure action items are followed.

Key duties involve audits, reporting, and practical risk mitigation recommendations, with a focus on data quality, due diligence, and continuous

Qualifications

• Knowledge of risk and compliance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong administrative skills
• Ability to work independently & a positive team player
• Self-motivated, self-confident and self-driven
• High level of energy
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work under pressure
• Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience
• Responsible for continued learning and self-development

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of risk policies and procedures
• Coordinate service provider compliance and annual reviews
• Compile monthly Service Provider Risk Management Report
• Provide practical recommendations on risk mitigation and track actions
• Ensure due diligence processes are followed across provider lifecycle
• Monitor onboarding status and data quality in internal systems
• Contribute to planning and implementing risk management and compliance reviews
• Stay updated on current business issues and adjust tools accordingly
• Conduct audits, training, and promote compliance awareness
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for ISO requirements
• Act as central contact for service provider compliance
• Monitor and action corrective measures for controls
• Handle ad hoc risk and compliance projects

Skills

Risk & compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Negotiation & conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Auditing experience 3+ years

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Teraco Data Environments in Gauteng is seeking a permanent Risk & Compliance Specialist to oversee the development and implementation of risk policies and the organization-wide risk management framework. This role includes coordinating service provider compliance and driving annual reviews with Teraco teams to ensure action items are followed.

Key duties involve audits, reporting, and practical risk mitigation recommendations, with a focus on data quality, due diligence, and continuous