Risk Manager - VKB Risk Management, Head Office Reitz

Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the-farm foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture, with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain, including processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description

The Risk Manager is responsible for assisting management through forward-looking analysis and scenario planning, while establishing, maintaining and continuously enhancing the VKB Group’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework as an independent governance function.

The role provides oversight of strategic, operational, financial, regulatory and emerging risks across the Group, enabling informed decision-making and supporting the achievement of business objectives.

The incumbent will drive the integration of scenario planning and risk management practices into strategic planning and operational processes, promote a strong risk-aware culture, and ensure that risk management activities align with governance, regulatory and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law, or a related field
• Relevant qualifications in Risk Management or related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Governance, Risk Advisory, or Financial Risk Management within complex organisations
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, or enhancing Enterprise Risk Management frameworks and risk governance processes
• At least 3 years’ experience in a senior managerial or leadership role
• Strong interest in financial analysis, business performance, strategic thinking and scenario planning
• Proven experience with compliance, governance and risk frameworks
• Ability to interpret data and translate it into meaningful business insights
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Proficient in both Afrikaans and English
• Valid Driver’s License
• Willingness to travel

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the VKB Group’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework
• Facilitate the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of strategic, operational, financial, compliance and emerging risks across the Group
• Develop and monitor risk management methodologies, policies, frameworks and reporting standards
• Coordinate and consolidate enterprise-wide risk registers and risk reporting processes
• Establish and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), risk appetite statements and risk tolerance levels
• Ensure alignment with applicable regulatory, compliance and governance requirements
• Support Executive Management, Risk Committees and the Board through insightful risk reporting and analysis
• Conduct forward-looking analysis and scenario planning to identify potential risks and opportunities
• Identify emerging risks, trends and opportunities that may impact the achievement of strategic objectives
• Promote, embed and continuously strengthen a proactive risk-aware culture throughout the organisation
• Collaborate with Assurance Services, Compliance, Legal and operational management to ensure a coordinated governance approach while maintaining functional independence
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for Executive Management, Risk Committees and the Board

Key Skills

• Critical thinking
• Analytical thinking
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Scenario planning and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• High attention to detail
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
• Strong reporting and presentation skills

Advantageous

• Membership of or certification through IRMSA or a recognised risk management professional body
• Scenario planning experience
• Knowledge of ISO 31000 Risk Management principles
• Knowledge of King V governance principles
• Experience presenting risk reports to Executive Management, Risk Committees and Boards

Other Information

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