Specialist Iii: Risk

4 weeks ago


Gauteng, South Africa University of Johannesburg Full time

**Advert reference**: uj_001768

**Advert status**: Online

**Position Summary**

**Industry**:Education & Training**Job category**:Education and Training**Campus**:Auckland Park Kingsway Campus**Contract**:Permanent**Remuneration**:Market Related**EE position**:EE**Level**:Skilled**Introduction**

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.

**Job description**
- UJ is keen to interview a dynamic, strong minded individual with the ability to promote the objectives of the Risk and Assurance unit, residing within the Financial Governance Department. This unit is responsible for the advancement of risk maturity within the University through a process of risk assessment, risk reporting and proactive managing emerging risks. The division is further responsible for the management of audit process, implementing business continuity, fraud risk management as well as the management of the university insurance.- The role of Risk and Assurance Specialist support the processes which resides within the Finance - Risk and Assurance Division. The core responsibilities of this role include but not limited to:
**Responsibilities**:

- Perform risk assessments, facilitation and updating of operational and fraud risk registers, including regular consultations with Executive Directors and Executive Deans, as well as other risk owners within the wider ELG committee,
- Continuous updating of institutional risk registers, including actively engaging with ELG and MEC members,
- Conducting environmental scanning activities to ensure that any emerging risks are identified,
- Liaising with other higher education institutions to benchmark improvements to processes, procedures and reporting,
- Reviewing internal audit reports and process reviews to ensure that risks are identified and documented,
- Preparing appropriate reports to be presented to various Management committees, including risk registers, dashboard reports, graphs, summary reports etc.
- Following up on action items flowing from the various governance committee meetings
- Playing an active part in terms of educating, guiding, communicating, and training risk owners and risk champions on risk awareness, risk reporting and control self-assessment
- Ensuring that Combined Assurance processes are implemented, thereby incorporating Internal Audit reviews and findings into the risk management reports
- Maintaining the input and/or data quality of the risk management system
- Keep abreast of key updates in the risk management domain.
- Providing input and updates to the risk implementation plan
- Assisting with Policy reviews in the risk and assurance environment.

**Minimum requirements**
- Degree in Risk Management or relevant Business / Management degree
- At least 5 to 10 years’ experience in Risk management or similar
- Member of Institute of Risk Management South Africa (preferable)
- Experience in automated / integrated risk management tools
- Strong competency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experience of a tertiary educational environment (optional)

**Competencies and Behavioural Attributes**:

- Thorough understanding of risk management process, fraud risk concepts as well as risk reporting,
- A thorough understanding of combined assurance concepts, including internal audit and control self
- assessment,
- Have an exceptional problem-solving skill, and remain calm in times of uncertainty, conflict, and stress,
- Strong ability to work under pressure and according to strict deadlines,
- Strong Business acumen,
- Ability to exercise judgement in assessing and mitigating risks,
- Analytical skills and detail orientated,
- Understanding of internal audit processes and audit findings,
- Maintain high level of integrity and ethical standards,
- Ability to comfortably engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels,
- Ability to influence others and gain commitment,
- Ability to work within a team and provide guidance and support to other staff,
- Good communication (written and oral) and listening skills,
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills,
- Strong report writing skills,
- Strong Planning and organisational skills - Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously

**Enquiries**:
**Enquiries regarding the job content**: Ms Wanita van der Merwe on Tel: (011) 559 4899**Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits**: Mr Litha Mnqandi (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 9103For more information, please review the following link**:Jus



  • Gauteng, South Africa Vulcan Recruit Full time

    **Position**:HEAD OF RISK AND COMPLIANCE **Location**:Bedfordview, Gauteng *** **Company Overview**: Our client is a software solutions company based in Johannesburg. They specialize in digital verification and payment solutions that ensure seamless and secure onboarding of customers, suppliers, and employees. They have showcased a remarkable 46% annual...


  • Gauteng, South Africa Vulcan Recruit Full time

    **Position**:Head Of Risk And Compliance **Location**:Bedfordview, Gauteng *** **About Our Client**: Our client is a software solutions company based in Johannesburg. They specialize in digital verification and payment solutions that ensure seamless and secure onboarding of customers, suppliers, and employees. They have showcased a remarkable 46% annual...


  • Gauteng, South Africa ASIE Personnel Full time

    **Wayleave & Permit Specialist** Our client a leader in the Telecommunication industry is currently looking for a Wayleave & Permit Specialist to be based in Fourways. The Wayleave & Permit Specialist will support the department in ensuring full compliance with permitting and wayleave regulations across various jurisdictions in which the group...


  • Gauteng, South Africa Hi-Tech Recruitment Full time

    **Gauteng**, Gauteng** **R 800 000 - R 950 000 Annually** **Project Scheduler and Risk Management Officer** **NOW is this time to make a move!** **Join an established multidisciplinary services company and put your knowledge and experience with leading a group of minds to great use! Your experience with HSE, Risk assessment and evaluations as well as...

  • IT Strategy, Gov

    2 weeks ago


    Gauteng, South Africa Cross Boarder Road Transport Agency Full time

    **Key Performance Arears**: - Implementation and compliance of the CBRTA IT Governance Policy Framework. - IT Risk, Audit and Asset and compliance management. - Develops and maintains policy, standards, processes and procedures. - Effective IT Processes and controls project management. - Training and User awareness. - Facilitate the development of IT...

  • IT Strategy, Gov

    4 hours ago


    Gauteng, South Africa Cross Boarder Road Transport Agency Full time

    **Key Performance Arears**: - Implementation and compliance of the CBRTA IT Governance Policy Framework. - IT Risk, Audit and Asset and compliance management. - Develops and maintains policy, standards, processes and procedures. - Effective IT Processes and controls project management. - Training and User awareness. - Facilitate the development of IT...

  • IT Security

    2 weeks ago


    Gauteng, South Africa Colour Red Full time

    The IT Security Specialist is responsible for translating IT risk requirements and constraints of business into practical technical control requirements and specifications, as well develop metrics for ongoing performance measurement and reporting of the IT security discipline.. The IT Security Specialist is responsible for creating a strategy and...


  • Gauteng, South Africa Natebo Consulting Full time

    Qualifications - Required: B Compt (Hons),or B. Com (Accounting and Auditing) or B.Com / B.Sc (IT or Data Analytics) - Recommended: CIA and/or CISA and/or HDIP Comp Aud Experience and Requirements - 5 years relevant working experience, preferably with Internal and External audit experience - Relevant managerial experience at audit project leadership level -...


  • Gauteng, South Africa Caterpillar Full time

    **Career Area:**:Administrative Support **Job Description:**:As a project leader you will coordinate management of multiple, related high-priority and/or high-risk projects where the scope of the project is aligned with key strategic initiatives. You will lead project teams to deliver complex business, integration, implementation projects, and continuous...


  • Gauteng, South Africa Dental Audience Full time

    **Job Title: Business Acquisition Specialist** **Company Overview**:Join our dynamic and innovative investment firm as a Business Acquisition Specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in identifying, evaluating, and acquiring businesses to enhance our diverse portfolio. At Dental Audience, we pride ourselves on strategic investments that drive...

  • Compliance Specialist

    4 weeks ago


    Gauteng, South Africa Telesure Careers Full time

    Telesure Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd (TIH), is the holding company of some of South Africa’s leading financial long and short term insurance providers. Our portfolio includes South Africa’s most loved and recognisable brands such as 1st for Women, Auto & General, Budget, Dialdirect, Virseker and 1Life. Employee Benefits Administration via our Hippo...


  • Gauteng, South Africa Hi-Tech Recruitment Full time

    **Gauteng**, Gauteng** **R 25 000 - R 30 000 Monthly Cost To Company** **Implementation Specialist Pretoria** **This great Tech company is looking for technical implementation skills!** **R 25 000 - R 30 000 Plus great benefits** **Your excellent IT support skills background will secure you a position with this Tech company in Pretoria.** **Experience in...

  • SAP Agile Pm

    3 weeks ago


    Gauteng, South Africa Qinfo Consulting Full time

    To plan; direct and co-ordinate the activities of enterprise-wide projects to ensure that project goals are accomplished and to develop project plans specifying goals; strategy; staffing; scheduling; identification of risks; contingency plans and allocation of available resources; in line with the business strategy. SAFe Certification and experience Scrum...


  • Gauteng, South Africa Green Marble Recruitment Consultants Full time

    **Gauteng** **,** **Gauteng** **R 15 000**R 18 000** **Monthly** **Our client (Johannesburg), a credit risk assessment and management company is recruiting a Senior Debt Recovery Specialist.** **NQF qualification/diploma or degree.** **Minimum 3 years’ experience in debt collection or credit control.** **Minimum 2 years’ experience with Credit...


  • Gauteng, South Africa Cummins Inc. Full time

    **DESCRIPTION** **Job Summary**: Technical specialist and primary customer support contact to diagnose and execute complex repairs to engine products at the customer’s site. **Key Responsibilities**: Establishes and continually develops productive customer relations and ensures prompt and efficient attention to customer needs. Applies the use of...

  • Senior Specialist

    1 week ago


    Gauteng, South Africa MTN Full time

    **Mission/ Core purpose of the Job** - The Senior Specialist: Enterprise Architecture is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the architectural principles, standards, and guidelines that underpin the technology strategy for Converged Solutions (CS). - The role ensures that the architecture remains aligned with business goals and oversees...


  • Gauteng, South Africa The Right Company Full time

    SOURCING SPECIALIST - FMCG INDUSTRY, JOHANNESBURG - R45000 to R75000 The Right Company are currently recruiting for a Sourcing Specialist for a large FMCG Company in Johannesburg. You will be responsible for the establishment and execution of sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFPs) for your respective commodity ensuring targeted savings are delivered and supply...

  • Agile Specialist Role

    2 weeks ago


    Gauteng, South Africa Frostbyte Digital Full time

    **Agile Specialist** **Purpose of the Position**: The Agile Release Specialist manages and optimizes delivery schedules and releases of the Software & Data Engineering (SDE) team's products and services to production. This role requires a strong knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies. The Agile Release Specialist is a...


  • Gauteng, South Africa International Development Corporation (IDC) Full time

    **A permanent position exists within the Talent Management and Organisational Effectiveness Department for a Senior Specialist OD and Change at our Head Office in Sandton, reporting to the Head: Talent Management and Organisational Effectiveness.** **JOB PURPOSE**: - To provide thought leadership on organisational development, effectiveness concepts and...


  • City of Tshwane, Gauteng, South Africa 60 Degrees Full time

    Procurement Specialist (Johannesburg) The opportunity that awaits you: A Multinational organisation within the FMCG Sector is currently on the hunt for a Procurement Specialist - Indirect, our client is looking for a self-motivated and passionate individual to join their dynamic team. Our key responsibilities: - Provide periodic reporting for management...