Risk Manager at Boxer Superstores

Job Advert Summary    

• Boxer Superstores is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join our team in Westville, Durban KZN. Reporting to the Head of Risk, you’ll play a key role in developing, implementing, and managing a proactive risk culture that aligns with the Audit, Risk, and Compliance Committee’s strategic vision. This position requires a strong understanding of enterprise risk management within the retail environment.

Minimum Requirements    

Minimum Criteria

• Education: Relevant Degree/National Diploma in Risk Management.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in risk management.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Risk & Control fundamentals.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with Boxer’s rules and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in FMCG retail are highly beneficial.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Risk Management Framework
• Regularly maintain and update the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework in alignment with legal requirements, best practices, and guidance from the Boxer Risk Committee.
• Risk and Control Identification
• Engage with management on identifying risk and control measures, including emerging risks.
• Gather and analyze information on internal and external risks, propose solutions, and assist in designing risk management controls and systems.
• Risk Registers and Action Plans
• Maintain updated risk registers and follow up on action plan implementations, ensuring comprehensive risk mitigation measures are in place.
• Risk Reporting and Presentation Preparation
• Prepare risk-related content for reports, presentations, and meetings, meeting all deadlines and ensuring accuracy.
• Risk Awareness Programs
• Develop and lead risk awareness initiatives, including Control Self-Assessments (CSA), by designing and delivering sessions to educate the business on risk management.
• Project Risk Management
• Support various projects by identifying risks, attending project meetings, and assisting project managers in implementing controls.
• Business Continuity Plans
• Develop, update, and implement Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), ensuring they remain current with business changes and running awareness sessions for staff.
• Combined Assurance Framework
• Maintain and update the Combined Assurance Framework, working with Internal Audit to prioritize high-impact areas requiring review or assurance.