Chief Risk Officer: RISK50003

Chief Risk Officer (RISK50003)

Employer: City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Location: Gauteng
Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 10+ years management experience
Field: Finance/Accounting/Audit

About the Organization:

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality serves as the local government for Gauteng’s East Rand region. Our name translates to “place of peace” in XiTsonga, reflecting our commitment to community wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies
• Design governance, compliance, and ethics frameworks
• Monitor and report on organizational risk profiles
• Integrate risk management systems across departments
• Maintain financial controls and corporate governance standards
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in risk assessment processes
• Ensure compliance with MFMA and local government regulations

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field
• 10+ years management experience (5+ at senior level)
• Professional membership with IRMSA/IIA preferred
• Expertise in risk methodologies and internal audits
• Strong understanding of municipal financial systems
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
• Legal/compliance background advantageous

Application Process:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit applications through the City of Ekurhuleni’s official recruitment portal.

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