Are you a skilled Risk Specialist ready to step into a fast-paced environment where your impact is immediate and visible? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading healthcare group on a 6-month contract, with a strong possibility of transitioning into a permanent role. Were looking for a hands-on, analytical professional who can hit the ground running and support the business in strengthening its risk management practices across multiple units. In this role, you will play a key part in implementing and enhancing the Groups Enterprise Risk Management framework, working closely with business units to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. You will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, ensuring risks are proactively managed and aligned to business objectives, while contributing to a strong and sustainable risk culture. This is an immediate-start opportunity, making it ideal for candidates available at short notice. The role offers strong exposure within a well-established group, with a high likelihood of transitioning into a permanent position. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the business, influence risk practices, and play a meaningful role in strengthening risk management across the organisation. Duties: Conduct risk assessments across business units and identify key risk exposures Maintain and manage risk registers, ensuring accuracy and relevance Analyse risk data and prepare monthly risk reports and insights Provide advisory support to business units on risk processes and mitigation strategies Monitor incidents, track action plans, and ensure timely risk remediation Support the implementation and continuous improvement of ERM frameworks and policies Job Experience & Skills Required: Qualifications: Matric (Grade 12) BCom Risk, Finance, Law, or related field Postgraduate degree in Risk, Finance, Law, or related field Professional certifications such as IRMSA, CFA, CIA, or CISA (advantageous) Professional membership such as IRMSA is beneficial Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in risk management Exposure to enterprise risk frameworks and risk environments Experience within the healthcare or regulated environment is advantageous Strong ability to engage stakeholders and influence outcomes Hands-on approach with the ability to work both strategically and operationally Skills & Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret risk data and provide actionable insights Solid understanding and application of risk management frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise business units Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in reporting and risk register management Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to identify, assess, and monitor risks proactively, driving practical mitigation strategies If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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.