Senior Project And Research Manager

Executiveplacements - The Job Portal; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Senior Project and Research Manager based in Port Elizabeth. The role focuses on enhancing enterprise risk management and delivering critical insights across various sectors including automotive. Ideal candidates should possess a BCom/BSc and relevant experience in risk management. Join a dynamic team that values integrity and teamwork while offering opportunities for growth and professional development.

Benefits

Personal and professional development benefits

Teamwork and integrity values

Support for learning and development

Qualifications

• 2+ years proven experience in risk management or related field.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management principles and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Desirable: ISO 31000 certification; Postgraduate risk management certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and administration of enterprise risk management systems and risk registers.
• Coordinate meetings, support training materials to promote risk awareness.
• Develop and maintain risk management documentation, policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of enterprise risk management principles

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

BCom/BSc in Statistics, Marketing, or Management

Post Graduate qualification or Diploma in Risk Management

Tools

ERM software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Senior Project and Research Manager

Location: Port Elizabeth

Summary: Senior Projects and Research Manager. Location Port Elizabeth. Join a dynamic Projects and Research team, delivering high-impact insights across industries, with a focus on the automotive sector.

Job Details:

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Job Description

Job Ref: JHB /KL

Date posted: Friday, October 17, 2025

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and administration of enterprise risk management systems and risk registers.
• Coordinate meetings, support training materials to promote risk awareness.
• Develop and maintain risk management documentation, policies and procedures.
• Maintain electronic and physical files related to enterprise risk management activities with confidentiality.
• Identify, analyze, and document risk and control information; support risk owners and champions.
• Document control environments for accurate risk assessments; ensure processes align with policies and procedures.
• Assist with risk committee preparation and ensure information quality in risk dashboards and reports.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather risk-related information and distribute as required.
• Stay up to date with risk management frameworks and regulatory updates; perform general administrative support as needed.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• BCom/BSc in Statistics, Marketing, or Management; Post Graduate qualification or Diploma in Risk Management preferred.
• 2+ years proven experience in risk management or related field.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management principles and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse teams.
• Desirable: experience with ERM software; ISO 31000 certification; Postgraduate risk management certification.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of sports betting markets and industry regulations.
• Experience in online gaming or casino industry risk management.
• Experience with data analytics, risk modelling, and risk dashboards.

Our values and benefits:

We offer a variety of personal and professional benefits to help you thrive. We value ownership, action, resilience, teamwork, and integrity. We support learning and development and provide performance feedback to help you grow.

Hiring notes:

All necessary compliance and background checks will be conducted. Applicants should be aware that some regions may have regional restrictions in the recruitment process.

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