SENIOR RISK OFFICER GOVERNANCE, RISK AND ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT

FSCA South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A national financial regulatory authority is looking for a proactive Risk Manager in Pretoria. The role involves driving risk management strategies, managing a fraud hotline, and supporting ethical programs across the organization. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical and project management skills, alongside a solid understanding of corporate governance and risk management standards. The position highlights a commitment to increasing representation of marginalized groups.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, corporate governance, and risk reporting practices.
• Good understanding of ISO31000 and COSO standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the FSCA’s Risk Management Strategy.
• Conduct risk workshops and facilitate control reviews.
• Manage the fraud hotline and compile tip-off reports.
• Prepare risk reports for the EXCO and Risk Committee.
• Support and train FSCA employees on ERM tools.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Problem-solving skills

Project management capabilities

High emotional intelligence

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Purpose Of The Job

To proactively drive the risk management function within the FSCA. Assist departments and divisions in identifying, mitigating, and managing existing and potential risks, and will manage the “Whistle-blowers” fraud and ethics hotline service. The person appointed to this position will report to the Senior Manager: Governance, Risk and Assurance (GRA).

Key Performance Areas

• Develop and implement and embed the FSCA’s Risk Management Strategy and promote a culture of risk awareness.
• Research emerging ERM approaches to continuously improve existing frameworks.
• Maintain and update departmental and strategic risk registers.
• Conduct risk workshops and facilitate control reviews to identify and assess risks.
• Monitor risk trends and mitigation progress across FSCA departments.
• Support risk culture development through training and awareness programmes.
• Manage the fraud hotline, compile tip-off reports, and monitor resolutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise and advisory services to Risk Champions across departments.
• Administer the FSCA’s Fraud and Corruption Prevention Strategy and promote ethics awareness.
• Coordinate combined assurance reporting and maintain organizational risk registers.
• Prepare risk reports for the EXCO, Risk Committee, and Coordinating Committee.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including service providers and risk champions.
• Provide input into departmental planning, budgeting, and team development initiatives.
• Monitor departmental compliance with FSCA’s Risk Appetite and Tolerance Framework.
• Support and train FSCA employees on ERM tools and risk procedures.
• Support the Senior Manager in implementing and promoting ethics programmes across the FSCA
  
  

Other Key Competencies

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes, amongst others: Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Effective verbal and written communication. High levels of emotional intelligence, adaptability, and teamwork. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs. Advanced computer literacy and project management capabilities. Sound knowledge of internal controls, corporate governance, and risk reporting practices. The candidate must also demonstrate good understanding of ISO31000 and COSO standards.

FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Enquiries regarding the post should be made to Katlego Bolsiek at [e-mail].