{"id":35181,"date":"2026-05-05T14:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/chief-risk-officerrisk50003-executive-secretary-rswd50018\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T14:01:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:01:35","slug":"chief-risk-officerrisk50003-executive-secretary-rswd50018","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/chief-risk-officerrisk50003-executive-secretary-rswd50018\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Risk Officer:RISK50003 \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Executive Secretary: RSWD50018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key performance areas:<\/p>\n<p>\tDevelop, plan, implement, and drive a risk management strategy in response to the overall strategy<br \/>\n\tDevelop and drive implementation of the governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics frameworks<br \/>\n\tDevelop and ensure implementation of risk management methodologies, techniques, templates, and systems for gathering, monitoring, and reporting of risk management activities<br \/>\n\tConsolidate the CoE&#8217;s risk profile and escalate critical risks appropriately<br \/>\n\tEnsure the effective design and integration of risk management and governance frameworks, tools, and systems<br \/>\n\tDevelop an enterprise risk management and governance capability that allows for efficient conceptualization, planning, and delivery of overall risk, compliance, and governance within the organization<br \/>\n\tEnsure effective financial management, control, and corporate governance throughout the area of accountability<br \/>\n\tDrive an aligned client service excellence culture which builds enduring, rewarding relationships, proposes innovations, and allows others to provide exceptional client service<br \/>\n\tLead and manage direct and indirect teams by providing context, setting performance standards, and educating on process, quality, and policy<br \/>\n\tEnsure effective implementation of the Council\u2019s relations with regard to risk<br \/>\n\tDrive and direct organizational governance and risk processes and compliance practices as determined by internal stakeholders, specialists, industry groups and legislative requirements<br \/>\n\tThis position requires a person who will have a legal background, as entities plus Governance Compliance is in that portfolio<\/p>\n<p>Core Requirements:<\/p>\n<p>\tB degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification in Risk Management \/ ACA \/ Insurance<br \/>\n\t10 years\u2019 management experience in a service delivery environment, of which at least 5 years should have been at a senior management level<br \/>\n\tMembership with relevant professional bodies, for example, The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IIRMSA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). 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