Risk Officer at Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Risk Officer is responsible for the maintenance and execution of a comprehensive process to facilitate the identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks that may impact PPRA’s overall performance. The role includes assessing and profiling risks for the entire Authority and registering identified risks into the risk register.

REQUIREMENTS

• A post-graduate Diploma qualification in Governance, Risk, and Compliance Management or equivalent.
• Membership with IRMSA will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years working experience, with at least 3 years at a supervisory level.
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislation governing Real Estate.
• Advanced knowledge of Risk Management and controls frameworks.
• Knowledge of PFMA and National Treasury regulations.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and statistical applications.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Project Management skills and MS package.
• Research, presentation, facilitation, and organizational skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and maintain the PPRA’s risk management framework and procedures to mitigate potential risks.
• Facilitate the development of risk scenarios for decision-making.
• Facilitate the identification of risks that are significant to the achievement of PPRA’s strategic objectives.
• Develop risk profiles per Unit in the organization.
• Coordinate risk assessment projects.
• In collaboration with Risk and Compliance, follow up on progress made in resolving Internal Audit findings.
• Register identified risks for monitoring purposes.
• Prepare consolidated strategic and operational risk registers for reporting purposes.
• Identify and report on the impact of such risks to the organization.
• Contribute to the development of operational plans in the unit.
• Contribute to the development of Internal Audit strategic and operational plans.