Risk Specialist (6 month Contract)

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA001749/EV

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

A well-established diversified healthcare Group is seeking the above to be responsible for conducting risk assessments and evaluating systems and/or processes, facilitating the identification of risk issues and business continuity vulnerabilities, and supporting the implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management framework and related policies. This is a 6-month fixed term contract.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a relevant Business Degree (Risk Management is advantageous); Professional membership with the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) is preferred
Minimum 5 + years’ experience in Risk Management and exposure to the risk management environment and health sector

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Implementing practical solutions that utilize specialist and departmental systems and processes.
Providing specialist input and recommendations to improve efficiency, compliance, and quality objectives related to the area of specialization.
Identifying problems and developing and proposing solutions for presentation to appropriate leaders or stakeholders.
Ensuring day-to-day operational support required from the area of specialization is provided to enhance performance.
Supporting the identification, development, and implementation of cost-effective processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost drivers related to the area of specialization.
Continuously reviewing cost/benefit and return on investment within the area of specialization.
Maintaining a high level of impact on other departments to support improved delivery.
Continually increasing understanding of client and stakeholder needs, satisfaction, and service delivery.
Ensuring that adequate knowledge regarding specialization is shared as required and maintained within the research library.
Providing advice and/or training as required.
Maintaining, developing, and implementing specialist knowledge within the day-to-day operations of the organization.
Ensuring CPD (Continuous Professional Development) or similar accreditation requirements are met annually to maintain specialist accreditation.
Engaging with and providing support to the established network of internal and external expert resources and partners.
Providing specialist expertise and ensuring best practice related to specialization is implemented in projects when required.
Conforming to project management disciplines when participating in projects.
Representing the department or project on appropriate committees related to the area of specialization.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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