Senior Specialist: New Business Risk Man

Vodafone Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a seasoned risk management professional to conduct risk assessments on new products and services. The role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure risks are identified and mitigated effectively, as well as managing strategic projects. Candidates should have a strong background in risk management, critical thinking skills, and a degree related to the field. Competitive benefit packages and incentives are offered.

Benefits

Enticing incentive programs

Retirement funds

Medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Fibre connection discounts

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years business experience.
• Telecommunications exposure an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessment reviews of new products/services.
• Manage and update risk exposure standards and guidelines.
• Communicate risks and controls throughout product life cycle.

Skills

Risk Management

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

MS Excel

Education

3-year university degree or diploma in Risk Management/Governance

Job description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• Conduct risk assessments reviews of new products and services launched by Vodacom to ensure that all critical and high new business risks have been identified and mitigated by business before any product, service, promotion or campaign is launched with Vodacom.
• To perform risk reviews using a consistent methodology on products, services, promotions and campaign for Vodacom and Vodacom Business.
• To liaise with other Vodacom departments and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to ensure risk are identified and mitigation controls are implemented by business.
• To assist in the development and implementation of the new business risk management strategy that aligns and supports the organisations strategy.
• To assist in the creation frameworks, toolkits & position papers with regards to risk management for the organisation.
• To effectively pursue improvement opportunities while ensuring consistency across multiple functional areas.
• To support, conduct and manage initiatives aimed at promoting risk maturity within the Vodacom Group of Companies
• To manage strategic projects within the function to ensure successful execution and delivery of projects
• To provide a support role to principal specialist on updating appropriate risk exposure standards, guidelines and maintain the toolkit and risk database for products and services.
• To perform research in the field of risk management and maintain expert knowledge within the field on current legislative, risks, technology and industry best practice.
• To provide regular report and assurance to oversight bodies with regards to the effectiveness of the risk management program
• To support the Vodacom Group of companies and the Enterprise risk management team in management of risks
• To conduct periodic research in the field of risk management and its related disciplines in order to identify emerging risks and new trends in the environment
  

Your responsibilities will include:

• To conduct risk assessment reviews of new products and services launched Vodacom to ensure that relevant risks are considered during the development of new products.
• To assist in managing and updating appropriate risk exposure standards, guidelines and maintain the toolkit and risk database for products and services.
• To ensure that risks, controls and vulnerabilities are clearly recorded, mitigated and communicated throughout the product life cycle.
• To participate during the product development life cycle to influence decisions and develop robust solutions

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Risk Management – Enterprise Risk Management
• Products and Services within the technology and communications industry
• Minimum of 5 years business experience
• Telecommunications exposure will be an advantage.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills – to identify and evaluate risks
• Project management skills to execute maturity projects
• Communication skills to engage with various stakeholders
• Report writing and presentation skills, MS excel

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• 3-year university degree or diploma (preferred) in the disciplines within Risk Management/ Governance (Risk Audit, Compliance), Product management/ ICT
• Understanding of governance frameworks

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 8 July 2025.

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.