Senior Manager: Risk Management - National Office (5-year Contract)

Introduction Our idea candidate must be able to provide innovative and integrated risk management and compliance services to line management to ensure that the organisation achieves its strategic objectives and compliance with internal policy and legislation. Duties & Responsibilities Risk ManagementLeads the organisation’s risk management function by identifying and assessing key risksMaintaining the corporate risk register, developing policies, strategies, and frameworksOversees implementation and continuous improvement of risk practices, Supports business units in managing risks and promotes innovative approachesEnsures integration of continuity and disaster recovery plans into a unified corporate plan.Compliance managementLeads the development and implementation of the organisation’s compliance function by creating policies aligned with legal and regulatory requirements,Securing Board approval, and maintaining a corporate compliance plan.Oversees compliance frameworks and tools, monitors and reports on compliance performance, and supports business units in resolving non-compliance issues.Financial management and governanceLeads strategic and operational alignment of the Sub-unit with corporate goals by driving planning, performance management, and accountability systems.Oversees achievement of targets, manages risks and opportunities affecting performance,Supports the development of the Unit’s vision and strategic direction.Sub-unit management and leadershipLeads strategic and operational alignment of the Sub-unit with corporate goals by driving planning, performance management, and accountability systems. Oversees achievement of targets, manages risks and opportunities affecting performance, Supports the development of the Unit’s vision and strategic direction. Desired Experience & Qualification A Degree in Risk Management/ Auditing or related fieldsProfessional registration with relevant bodies i.e. Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA)Minimum of 10 years working experience in risk and / or compliance management, 3 of which must have been at a managementCompetencies: Risk managementCompliance managementAdministration managementRecords and document managementRelevant legislative, governanace, risk and compliance Policy developmentProject managementAuditing Applications must be accompanied by an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including two contactable referees).Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the applicant undergoing verification checks and confirmation of the applicant's qualifications. It is the responsibility of applicants to have any foreign qualifications verified by the South African Qualifications Authority. The IDT will respond only to shortlisted candidates, who will be interviewed on a date and at a time specified by the IDT. The IDT reserves the right not to appoint anyone to the above post, and to withdraw them, re-advertise them or fill them by way of transfer or deployment if this is considered in the interests of service delivery.It is the IDT's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this position with a candidate whose appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.Closing date: 07 April 2026