Risk Consultant

ProjectLink; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting company is seeking a Risk Consultant in Centurion for a part-time role on a 6-month contract. The candidate must have over 10 years of experience in risk management, demonstrate the ability to design and implement enterprise risk frameworks, and have strong analytical and facilitation skills. Key responsibilities include conducting ERM maturity assessments, developing an ERM framework, and providing training to internal teams on risk management. Suitable applicants should hold a relevant degree and be proficient in risk management standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in risk management, internal audit, or governance.
• Ability to design and implement enterprise risk frameworks.
• Understanding of risk management standards like ISO 31000 and COSO.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an ERM maturity assessment.
• Develop and implement ERM Framework and related templates.
• Facilitate risk workshops and address strategic and operational risks.
• Assist with ERM software setup and configuration.
• Provide training materials and live workshop training.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Written communication

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

ERM software (e.g., Monday.com, CLM)

Job description

Job Title

Risk Consultant

Location

Centurion

Job Type

6 month contract, expected to work Part-Time hours

Job Duties

• Conduct an ERM maturity assessment (existing practices, gaps, opportunities).
• Develop and implement an ERM Framework, including:
  • ERM Policy & Procedure
  • Risk Appetite & Tolerance Statements
  • Delegation of Accountability (roles & responsibilities)
  • Templates (risk register, heat maps, reports)
• Facilitate enterprise-level risk workshops covering:
  • Strategic risks
  • Operational risks (Project / Development / ESG / Legal / Finance, etc.)
• Software enablement/integration:
  • Recommend and assist with setting up ERM software (e.g., Monday.com, CLM, Risk software)
  • Configure dashboards, heat maps, automated reporting
• Skills transfer & capacity building for internal teams:
  • Training materials
  • Live workshop training
  • Handover documentation

Required Qualifications

• Relevant Degree

Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in risk management, internal audit, or governance (preferably in energy, infrastructure, or utilities).
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement enterprise risk frameworks.
• Strong understanding of internationally accepted risk management standards, for example ISO 31000, COSO, and risk-based auditing.
• Advanced analytical, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong written communication and report development capability.