(1908) Risk Practitioner - PSISD

Brief description

To lead and direct the implementation and maintenance of the policies and frameworks specific to integrated risk management, project risk management, compliance, ethics and business continuity management and the reporting governance within the department.

Detailed description

• Develop the Departmental (Spoke) integrated risk management, project risk management, compliance, ethics and business continuity management implementation/work plan in collaboration and alignment with RMCD (the Hub).

• Facilitate regular operational, project, compliance and ethics risk assessments as well as business impact analysis and business continuity planning update and review sessions in compliance with the RMCD policies and frameworks.

• Support the Hub in SRA planning, scheduling and execution.

• Champion the SARB ethics policy, serve as the first point of contact and provide advisory service to embed ethical behaviour.

• Develop Spoke emerging risk profile by continuously scanning the external environment to identify emerging risks within the Spoke and to facilitate scenario analysis for the department. 

• Identify changes in the applicable methodologies/legislation/regulations and local/international standards relating to the Spoke’s area of accountability.

• Implement the RMCD reporting frameworks and templates for Spoke management and governing forums’ approval.

• Track progress on the implementation of the department’s strategic, operational,  project, compliance and BCM risk response strategies and include in reports to Spoke Management and the Hub.

• Conduct and report quality assurance reviews for RMCD requirements covering integrated risk management, project risk management, compliance, ethics, and business continuity quality reviews. 

• Identify training needs for all integrated risk management, project risk management, compliance, ethics and business continuity management and facilitate on-the-job training and awareness sessions for new employees.

• Create risk, compliance and specialised risk (cyber, physical and data privacy) awareness within the department through campaigns and appropriate media.

• Develop and implement awareness and training plans for all risk disciplines.

• Act as the central point of contact between business, the RMCD and cyber and physical security risk as well as communication and dissemination of risk related information.

• Provide reports on risk and compliance related information to RMCD, business and cyber and physical security as well as report any changes to the risk profile.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

• A Bachelor’s Degree (Compliance Management/Finance/Risk, Audit) (NQF 7) OR equivalent

• A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a Risk, Compliance, Audit facilitation

environment OR related

• Accreditation with BCI
  • ISO22301 certification
  • Ethics Certification