RISK MANAGER

The Risk Manager is accountable to the Programme Director for the Shared Services Unit of the CDC.

MANDATE

The Risk Manager is mandated by the Board of Directors of the CDC to take responsibility for managing implementation of the annual risk management plan and CDC risk management activities under the overall direction of the Programme Director Shared Services.

DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

The primary objective of the Risk Manager is the implementation of the Risk Management Plan. The Risk Manager will direct and manage the implementation of risk management activities in the CDC Business Units and Programmes. In pursuance of this primary objective, the Risk Manger is required to: -

• Designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the organisation, which includes an analysis of the impacts on the company should risks occur;
• Develop and revise risk management documents and processes for the organisation;
• Establishing the level of risk the CDC is willing to take and draw up the risk appetite statement and CDC risk tolerance;
• Preparing risk management budget.
• Oversee the assistance given to the CDC Business Units in drawing up Risk Registers;
• Oversee the support given to Risk Champions on risk management activities in their respective Business Units and Programmes;
• Assist Project Managers with the management of risks at project level;
• Draw up and submit input from the Risk Management Function to the Risk Management Committee;
• Provide guidance in Risk Champion’s meetings;
• Oversee the drafting of memorandums to EXMA on recommendations of the Risk Management Committee;
• Oversee the follow up undertaken on monthly updates for risk registers implementation actions, and ensure that BU/Programme submit quarterly risk reports;
• Draw up and analyse BU’s/Programmes risk registers from an electronic risk management system for submission to RMC (Coordination of monthly reports);
• Write and submit quarterly risk management reports;
• Provide content and risk management awareness trainings to the entire organisation to ensure integration;
• Attend meetings as and when required by Programme Director;
• Undertake other duties as required commensurate with the level of this post.

STANDARD COMPLIANCE DUTIES

Furthermore, the incumbent has to be aware that:

• You are aware of and have access to the CDC’s SHEMS;
• You are aware of your responsibilities and duties as laid out in the CDC’s SHEMS;
• You are aware that you work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner;
• You ensure that the company’s housekeeping standards are maintained throughout your area of responsibility;
• You report any unsafe conditions or acts which you cannot rectify yourself to your SHE representative or to the Senior SHE Project Manager as soon as possible;
• You report all SHE incidents which occur within your area of responsibility promptly and in the correct format;
• You are totally familiar with your responsibilities in terms of the CDC’s emergency plan;
• You communicate to the Senior SHE Project Manager any required changes to the SHEMS prior to implementing these changes;
• You timeously complete and correctly record any corrective action which needs to be taken in order to rectify a SHE matter;
• You give full co-operation to, and participate in (as required), the CDC’s internal and external SHEMS audits.

You have the authority to:

• Immediately stop any person(s) on CDC property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission;
• Take whatever immediate steps you deem necessary to prevent injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive condition.

Additionally, ensure that:

• During your period of employment and subsequent thereto, you shall keep confidential and shall not make use of, directly or indirectly, and shall not disclose any of the CDC’s trade secrets or confidential information or those of its subsidiary or associate companies or those of other persons who have made disclosures to the CDC under conditions of confidentiality, other than to persons authorised by the CDC or those employed by the CDC who are required to know such secrets or to have such information for the purpose of their employment with the CDC.
• You shall not, without the written permission of the CEO, be directly or indirectly employed for gain in any business or pursuit other than that of the CDC. Such permission will be granted only if the CEO is satisfied that the activity is not in conflict with the CDC’s interests, and that the Employee’s ability to fulfil his/her duties to the CEO satisfaction will not be impaired.
• It is conditional that you and/or no immediate relative or member of my household be employed by an organisation in direct competition with the CDC, without the CDC’s written approval. The CDC reserves the right to enquire as to the place of employment of my spouse or any member of my household.
• You will abide by the CDC Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy which seeks to codify the expected ethical behavior from me, to meet the ideal of good corporate governance.

COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS

• A 3 year Degree or Diploma in Risk Management, Auditing, Business Administration, Economics, Law, any related or equivalent;
• A Post Graduate qualification in Risk Management will be an added advantage;
• Eight or more years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent;
• Understanding of business management processes and systems;
• Analytical skills and strong organizational abilities;
• Attention to detail;
• Problem-solving aptitude;
• Ability to multitask and work to deadlines;
• Ability to work independently;
• Good interpersonal skills - the ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
• Knowledge of how to present information to different audiences

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Performance is monitored regularly by reference to Key Performance Indicators and Balanced Scorecard.

CLOSING DATE: 06 July 2026

CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

CDC reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered.

All applications must be forwarded to [email protected]

LOCATION: Gqeberha - Head Office EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT GRADE: D1