Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory Consultant (12 Months)

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions, located in Johannesburg, is looking for a highly experienced Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory Consultant to support a public-sector organization. The role involves strengthening governance frameworks and developing risk management capabilities.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, at least 10 years of experience, and a strong grasp of public-sector governance principles.

The position offers competitive remuneration and professional growth in a flexible hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) or related fields.
• Experience developing and implementing governance and risk management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of public-sector governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of governance and risk management practices.
• Develop and enhance Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations.
• Deliver governance, risk, and compliance training programmes.

Skills

Governance best practices

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Training and mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management or related field

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory Consultant (12 Months)

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 06/24/2026

Thusa Batho Labour Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Advisory Consultant to support a public‑sector organisation in strengthening its governance framework, enhancing Enterprise Risk Management capabilities, and embedding a culture of accountability, compliance, and risk awareness.

The successful candidate will provide strategic advisory services, support the development and implementation of governance and risk management frameworks, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and contribute to the establishment of a mature Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function.

Key Responsibilities

Governance, Risk & Compliance Advisory

• Conduct assessments of existing governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
• Evaluate organisational risk maturity and risk culture.
• Review and improve governance structures, policies, and reporting mechanisms.
• Advise management on governance best practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Develop and enhance Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, policies, and strategies.
• Review and update strategic and operational risk registers.
• Facilitate risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation processes.
• Develop risk appetite and risk tolerance frameworks.
• Establish key risk indicators (KRIs), risk dashboards, and reporting protocols.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning initiatives.

Policy and Framework Development

• Develop and review governance, risk, and compliance‑related policies and procedures.
• Establish internal control and combined assurance frameworks.
• Review anti‑fraud and anti‑corruption controls and policies.
• Support implementation of information governance and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Prepare executive‑level reports and presentations.
• Present risk and governance matters to management and governance committees.
• Provide ongoing advisory support to senior leadership and oversight structures.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagements.

Training & Capacity Building

• Deliver governance, risk, and compliance training programmes.
• Mentor risk champions and management teams.
• Promote a proactive risk‑aware culture across the organisation.
• Facilitate awareness sessions and capability‑building initiatives.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Governance, Accounting, Finance, Law, Compliance, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.

Professional Membership

• Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA)
• South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
• Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA)
• Chartered Governance Institute or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, or related fields.
• Proven experience developing and implementing governance and risk management frameworks.
• Experience working with executive leadership, boards, audit committees, and risk committees.
• Strong understanding of public‑sector governance principles, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated success in facilitating organisational change and risk culture transformation.

All qualification certificates and professional registrations submitted must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths and not be older than three (3) months from the closing date of this advertisement.

• Competitive market‑related remuneration.
• Opportunity to lead and influence enterprise‑wide governance, risk, and compliance initiatives.
• Exposure to executive leadership, governance committees, and strategic decision‑making processes.
• Opportunity to contribute to organisational transformation and risk maturity improvement.
• Professional growth through engagement with complex governance, risk, and compliance projects.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements (where operationally feasible).
• Opportunity to expand professional networks within governance, risk management, and compliance disciplines.
• Continuous learning and exposure to industry‑leading governance and risk management practices.

Applications close on 29 June 2026 at 16h30.