Risk Officer

GEP advocates for equal opportunities. Previously disadvantaged individuals and

people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Kindly note that full background

checks will be done on successful candidates. Note that candidates who have not

been contacted within 30 days of the closing date must consider their applications

unsuccessful. GEP reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position. For any enquiries

contact Human Resource Unit on [email protected]

NQF level 7 Qualification in Risk Management, Internal Auditing, Finance or other related qualifications. Membership with the Institute of Risk Management of Southern Africa (IRMSA) or Institute of Internal Auditors of South Africa (IIASA) or South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). A minimum of 4 years’ direct experience in a risk management/internal audit environment.

In-depth knowledge of Risk Management Standards/Principle, Credit Risk, BCM standards, Combined Assurance, Compliance standards and PFMA. Strong background and experience in ERM and credit risk Methodologies and

techniques.

Develop and implement risk-assessment models and methodologies. Plan and contribute to the development of assurance plans (risk management, combined assurance, business continuity management). Develop and maintain GEP’s Risk Registers.

Conduct strategic, operational, credit, project risk assessments. Prepare monthly/quarterly Risk Management reports. Provide advice on risk management issues to the Risk Management and Audit Committee, GEP Executives and GEP employees.

Promote awareness of Risk Management to all GEP employee. Identify, measure and report emerging risks. Helping develop processes to better evaluate business-specific risks.

Monitor the strategic, operational and projects risk profiles, including risk

support to Executives, risk awareness and assessment of adequacy and effectiveness of risk mitigations. Monitors and evaluates GEP’s exposure to risk. Assist in evaluating and testing of Business Continuity Plans. Identification and documentation of BCM risks

Suitable applicants must e-mail detailed, updated CVs to: [email protected], with subject being the position applied for, by no later than 07 November 2026 at

17h00