Specialist: Governance at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• To develop and execute a strategic governance and control framework that aligns with the Group’s overall business strategy.
• This role ensures operational risk is effectively managed across business units through the implementation of risk frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and system oversight.

Job Description

Strategy Development

• Develop and implement a governance strategy aligned with Group objectives.
• Facilitate strategic planning with business units, integrating risk awareness.
• Monitor execution against governance calendar and strategic milestones.

Governance and Control

• Embed Operational Risk Frameworks including RCSA, Risk Events, KRIs, and KRS.
• Conduct annual reviews of control logs, thresholds, and mandates.
• Ensure compliance with RDARR principles and maintain related documentation.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage regularly with business units to promote risk-aware planning.
• Support governance-related interactions and forums (e.g., PQRs).
• Act as point of contact for assurance providers and auditors.

Systems Oversight

• Maintain and update governance systems: ORMS, Voltron (transitioning to Ataccama), iServer (migrating to Orbus Infinity).
• Ensure accurate documentation and process mapping in prescribed tools.
• Provide system training and support to business users.

Execution and Reporting

• Deliver governance requirements per calendar (DEA, OET, policy alignment).
• Update monthly audit trackers and issue closure packs.
• Maintain dashboards and governance reporting tools.

Compliance and Control Reviews

• Conduct Design and Operating Effectiveness Assessments via ORMS.
• Perform annual reviews of EUDA, Data Privacy, BRIAR.
• Execute gap analyses on policies and standards.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of Operational Risk and RDARR principles.
• Proficiency in governance systems: ORMS, Voltron, Ataccama, iServer, Orbus Infinity.
• Advanced MS Excel and Word skills.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and governance reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Business Administration, LLB or related field.
• Certification in Risk, Governance, or Compliance (e.g., CRMA, CGEIT) will be an added advantage
• Experience in financial services or a regulated industry.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required), Bachelor's Degree: Law

End Date: August 5, 2025