Risk Consultant

Projectlink; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Risk Consultant in Centurion, South Africa, for a 6-month part-time contract. Your role will involve conducting ERM maturity assessments, developing an ERM Framework, and facilitating risk workshops. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in risk management or governance, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills. This is an opportunity to contribute to critical risk management processes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in risk management, internal audit, or governance.
• Ability to design and implement enterprise risk frameworks.
• Understanding of risks management standards like ISO, COSO.
• Advanced analytical and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct an ERM maturity assessment.
• Develop and implement an ERM Framework.
• Facilitate enterprise-level risk workshops.
• Assist with setting up ERM software.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Written communication

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

ERM software

Job description

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., 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, COSO, and risk-based auditing.
• Advanced analytical, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Strong written communication and report development capability.