Join a leading organization committed to shaping social housing and ensuring sector resilience. Our client, an established entity in the government and finance sectors, is seeking a seasoned Chief Risk Officer to lead their enterprise risk management initiatives, uphold compliance, and promote a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.

Duties:

• Develop, implement, and annually review the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) strategy, policy, and framework aligned with relevant regulations and standards.
• Formulate the risk appetite and tolerance statements for approval by the Council and monitor exposure using key risk indicators.
• Embed the Three Lines model across all business units, ensuring clear risk ownership in the first line.
• Maintain strategic and operational risk registers and conduct regular risk assessments to identify emerging risks.
• Develop and manage the compliance risk management framework, covering legislation such as the Social Housing Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, POPIA, and PAIA.
• Integrate ESG and climate-related risks into ERM processes, including climate resilience of funded housing assets.
• Assess and report on the maturity of risk management practices, driving continuous improvements.
• Provide expert consultation to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Offer independent risk opinions on material investment decisions and oversee risk assessments for social housing institutions.
• Monitor systemic risks within the social housing sector, including distressed projects and financial sustainability of housing entities.
• Oversee risks related to finance, liquidity, funding, and insurance, ensuring comprehensive oversight.
• Lead the development of fraud prevention, anti-corruption policies, and oversee ethics-related risk assessments.
• Coordinate with internal audit and investigations, ensuring effective consequence management.
• Develop and maintain business continuity, IT disaster recovery, and crisis management plans, conducting annual testing.
• Prepare and disseminate reports on representation outcomes and ensure compliance with PFMA, governance, and treasury requirements.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 12 years' experience in risk management, compliance, or related fields.
• Proven expertise in enterprise risk management frameworks, compliance legislation, and sector-specific standards.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in devising and implementing strategic risk initiatives.
• Familiarity with ESG, climate risk, and business continuity planning.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience within the finance, government, or warehousing industries.

What We'll Give You:

• An opportunity to influence sector-wide risk practices and governance.
• Exposure to high-impact projects within the social housing environment.
• Competitive contract terms aligned with senior executive expectations.

If you are ready to lead critical risk initiatives and make a tangible impact on social housing sector resilience, apply now to join this forward-thinking organization and drive meaningful change.