Governance & Risk Specialist
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Jul 23, 2026).
To serve as a dedicated Governance and Control Specialist for RES across all Risk Types, providing hands-on support to the RES Exco and Business Heads (e.g., Commercial, Physical Security) for timely and accurate completion of Risk and Governance requirements. This role acts as a specialised bridge between central Risk functions and RES operations, facilitating actions to mitigate functional risk and aligning practices with the 1st Line Business Risk and Governance Execution team within RES.
- First Degree: Business Commerce, Legal, Risk Management
Experience Required:
Commercial Real Estate
- 5–7 years' experience within Commercial Real Estate and Real Estate Management.
Risk, Governance and Control
- 5–7 years' experience in a Risk, Governance, Compliance, or Control environment, preferably within Real Estate, Facilities Management, Physical Security, or Corporate Services.
- Proven experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Resilience and Continuity Management, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), and Data Privacy (POPIA).
- Experience managing risk assessments, governance processes, audit findings, regulatory compliance activities, and management reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to provide risk advisory support to business leaders and translate governance requirements into practical operational controls.
- Experience using Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems and reporting tools to monitor, track, and report on risk and compliance activities.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Articulating Information
- Checking Things
- Developing Expertise
- Documenting Facts
- Following Procedures
- Interacting with People
- Interpreting Data
- Managing Tasks
- Meeting Timescales
- Providing Insights
- Team Working
- Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
- Audit Methodology
- Audit Report Writing
- Business Acumen (Audit)
- Compliance
- Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
- Quality Management
- Query Resolution
- Real Estate Management
- Risk Awareness
- Risk Identification
- Risk Management
- Risk Measurement
- Risk Reporting
- Risk Response Strategy
- Risk/ Reward Thinking
- Root Cause Analysis
- Verbal Communication