Head of Governance and Risk

4 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa AFRIZAN Full time

Our client is seeking a Head of Governance and Risk (GR) to drive a comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategy, ensuring the organisation operates within robust legal and regulatory frameworks. This is a high-impact role for an experienced leader with a vision for strategic risk management and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and integration of the GRC framework aligned with corporate objectives.
  • Oversee compliance, governance policies, and ethical standards to uphold organisational integrity.
  • Design and implement a global-standard risk management strategy to mitigate and monitor risks.
  • Align GRC practices with enterprise objectives, including the Enterprise Information Security framework.
  • Prepare quarterly reports for the Audit and Risk Committee, addressing key compliance measures.

Requirements:

  • A Masters or Honours degree in a relevant field (preferred), with 8-12 years experience in GRC, including 5+ years in senior management.
  • Alternatively, a Bachelors degree with 10+ years GRC experience, 5+ at senior management level.
  • Strong strategic focus and ability to align GRC initiatives with organisational goals.

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