Risk Manager

Client Summary:
Our client is a prominent and diversified group operating across critical sectors including Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Agriculture, Mining, and Chemicals. They are committed to robust governance and sustainable growth, playing a significant role in economic development within South Africa, Africa, and internationally. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and strategic risk management.

Job Description:
Are you a seasoned risk professional passionate about shaping the strategic direction of a dynamic organization? We are seeking a Senior Risk Manager to join our client's Enterprise Risk Management team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in fostering a strong risk management culture across vital business divisions. You will have the unique opportunity to safeguard the company's assets, reputation, and long-term viability by identifying, assessing, and mitigating a wide range of risks. This role offers significant scope for impact, allowing you to collaborate with senior leadership and drive best practices in risk management across complex, multi-sector operations. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are adept at translating complex risk landscapes into actionable strategies, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Support the embedding of enterprise risk management (ERM) systems to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across various business functions.
• Coordinate and facilitate risk assessment workshops, developing comprehensive risk profiles and reports for diverse business interests.
• Conduct in-depth analyses of critical business matters to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement effective mitigating measures, ensuring risks remain within defined appetite and tolerance thresholds.
• Contribute to the implementation and enhancement of business continuity management strategies.
• Ensure the consistent application and effective operation of the risk management framework across the division.
• Proactively monitor and stay abreast of emerging risks, considering both internal and external environmental factors.
• Facilitate open communication channels for effective risk-related information sharing across the organization.
• Prepare clear and concise risk reports for operational, management forums, and committees.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
• Provide ongoing monitoring and oversight of outsourced risk functions.
• Champion and promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout the organization.

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• A Finance, Legal, or Engineering Degree (or equivalent). For the Agriculture division, an Agricultural Economics or similar degree is preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience as an enterprise risk manager, ideally within Supply Chain & Manufacturing, Agriculture, Mining, or Chemicals environments.
• Proven experience in enterprise risk management, preferably in a similar role within a complex organization.
• Expertise in ERM systems and proficiency in leveraging technology to enhance risk management processes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A strong analytical approach and structured thinking.
• Excellent communication (written, oral, presentation) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of King IV reports on corporate governance and key business functions.
• A strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and frameworks (e.g., ISO