Title: Enterprise Risk Management

Serene Synergy; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national public entity in Gauteng is seeking an experienced ERM Consultant to enhance its enterprise risk management framework. The role involves assessing risks, refining governance practices, and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in risk management and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Join us to make a significant impact in a purpose-driven organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, preferably in public or corporate sector.
• Proven ability to develop and implement robust risk frameworks and policies.
• Experience facilitating workshops and mentoring internal teams.
• Deep understanding of governance principles, King IV, POPIA, and PFMA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review organizational risk management practices and diagnose improvements.
• Develop and strengthen governance frameworks and policies.
• Facilitate risk workshops and training sessions.
• Prepare comprehensive risk management reports for senior management.

Skills

Strategic and analytical thinking

Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement and facilitation

Strong governance and compliance knowledge

Results-driven and solutions-oriented

Education

Bachelors degree in Risk Management, Finance, Governance, or related discipline

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About the Opportunity

Are you a seasoned Enterprise Risk Management professional passionate about strengthening governance and embedding risk awareness across organisations?

A leading national public entity is seeking a dynamic ERM Consultant to play a pivotal role in designing, refining, and institutionalising its enterprise risk management framework. This is an exciting opportunity to influence organisational resilience and ensure risk management is fully integrated into strategic decision-making.

What Youll Do

• As the appointed ERM expert, you will:
• Review & Diagnose: Assess the organisations current risk management practices, culture, and frameworks.
• Identify strategic risks and improvement areas across all levels.
• Conduct a diagnostic review of the existing ERM function and recommend enhancements.
• Develop & Strengthen Frameworks: Refine and update key risk management and governance frameworks including ERM, Risk Appetite & Tolerance, Combined Assurance, Delegation of Authority, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Compliance, Anti-Fraud & Corruption, POPIA Compliance Support.
• Lead the development of policies, strategies, and tools that embed best-practice risk management.
• Enhance Risk Registers: Review and revise the strategic risk register for FY 2024/25 and develop the operational risk register for FY 2025/26; align risks to the organisations strategy.
• Build & Mentor Capability: Facilitate risk workshops and training sessions; provide ongoing mentoring to internal risk and governance teams.
• Governance & Reporting: Update committee governance documents and prepare comprehensive risk management reports for senior management.

What You Bring

• A Bachelors degree in Risk Management, Finance, Governance, or related discipline (Postgraduate preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, preferably in the public or corporate sector.
• Proven ability to develop and implement robust risk frameworks and policies.
• Experience facilitating workshops and mentoring internal teams.
• Deep understanding of governance principles, King IV, POPIA, and PFMA regulations.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
• Strong governance and compliance knowledge
• Results-driven and solutions-oriented

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a consulting assignment — its an opportunity to shape the future of enterprise risk management in a purpose-driven organisation. You will work alongside leadership to embed a culture of accountability, resilience, and proactive risk management.

How to Apply

If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and bring your ERM expertise to a national platform, wed love to hear from you.

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