Risk Management Consultant

Placements24; Komani; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development and certs

Health and retirement benefits

Competitive salary and incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Management Consultant to join their team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks across business functions, helping clients build resilience and protect assets.

A hybrid work arrangement supports clients throughout the Eastern Cape region. You will develop robust risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures, and mentor client teams on best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, or a related advisory role.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, frameworks (e.g., COSO), and regulatory landscapes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills for reporting risks to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential financial, operational, and strategic risks.
• Develop and implement enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and policies.
• Design and oversee risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Monitor risk exposures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert advice and training to client teams on risk management best practices in Queenstown.

Skills

Risk assessment

COSO

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Management Consultant to join their team, serving clients from their Queenstown, Eastern Cape location. This role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across various business functions, helping clients build resilience and protect their assets. You will work with diverse organizations to develop robust risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to organizational stability and strategic decision-making, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement supporting clients throughout the Eastern Cape region.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential financial, operational, and strategic risks.


• Develop and implement enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and policies.


• Design and oversee risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.


• Monitor risk exposures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Provide expert advice and training to client teams on risk management best practices in Queenstown .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, or a related advisory role.


• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, frameworks (e.g., COSO), and regulatory landscapes.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.


• Effective communication and presentation skills for reporting risks to senior management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.


• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.


• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in risk management.


• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Make a tangible impact on the resilience and security of organizations in the Eastern Cape .