Sandton: Business Continuity Officer (Task 16) posted by Vumilia Africa Group (Pty) Ltd

About the Role

The Business Continuity Officer (Task 16) is a critical role within the Enterprise-Wide Risk department at Vumilia Africa Group (Pty) Ltd, responsible for developing and implementing business continuity management programs to ensure the organization’s continued operation in the event of disruptions. The successful candidate will provide strategic guidance on regulatory requirements, facilitate the management of BCM within the organization, and develop and implement BCM policies, processes, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the BCM policies, frameworks, guidelines, and plans linked to latest BCM guidelines and leading practice.
• Developing materials at an institutional level for distribution to all employees to enhance awareness of compliance activities, including posters.
• Develop corrective action plans for problematic issues and provides guidance on resolution and future prevention and mitigation.
• Exercises discretion and use of independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.
• Stay abreast of changes in regulation, guidance, and best practices and inform management on compliance changes that may affect the organization.
• Provide guidance and assistance to management in coordinating and overseeing an effective BCM program in line with current industry best practices, regulatory guidance, and requirements.
• Assist various departments in evaluating policies and procedures for compliance with relevant BCM legislations and regulations.
• Identify potential areas of BCM vulnerability and risk through analysis and assessment.
• Review the proposed business continuity and disaster recovery plans for design, completeness, and overall adequacy.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the recovery and control of operations and recommend improvements to the SCP.
• Part of a team of BCM-risk management professionals who work with senior management in all lines of business to coordinate business continuity governance activities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the enterprise-wide business continuity management program, including development of tools and instructional guides for both businesses.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining program processes and practices which effectively ensure that the enterprise program remains current and incorporates/aligns with industry standards and practices as appropriate, and adequately covers general regulatory requirements.
• Supports and/or leads processes that support NHFC BCM governance requirements as part of the enterprise operational risk framework (as assigned).
• In a relationship management capacity, provides guidance and direction to stakeholders to ensure their business continuity management processes are in accordance with the NHFC’s enterprise-wide business continuity management program and quality standards.

Requirements

• Business Continuity Management
• Administrative Support
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Management
• Job Knowledge/Technology
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Continuity Management, business administration, finance, economics and/or similar equivalent.
• Membership: BCM Institute and/or IRMSA
• Optional: Certification: Business Continuity Certified Expert or Business Continuity Certified Planner.

Salary & Benefits

Salary information is not provided.