Risk Specialist (6 Month Contract) at Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

• 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.

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.