Risk Specialist
Listing reference: agsa_000187
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 16 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Accounting, Auditing
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The purpose of this role is to provide support to the risk management function on the management
of risks associated with the requirements of the International Standard on Quality Management 1
(ISQM). This entails the identification (including continuous identification), assessment, mitigation,
monitoring and reporting on the associated risks.
Job description
Strategic Function
- Support the implementation of the BU Balance Score Card (BSC)
initiative as it relates to the ISQM. - Development and periodic refinement of the ISQM risk management
strategy and implementation plan.
Product Management
ISQM risk management processes:
- Application of the risk management process within the ISQM
process. - Ensure an ongoing understanding of the ISQM requirements and
keep abreast of any news or developments relating to the standard. Undertake period environmental scanning on any ISQM related
risks.
Planning:
- Develop a plan for the execution of risk management activities in
accordance with the risk management policy. - Keep abreast of organisational activities as they relate to ISQM.
- These include the various oversight committee workplans and
submission dates to those committees. - Develop and maintain an up-to-date ISQM Risk Register that is
aligned to the risk management policy, where the following key
processes are undertaken.
Risk identification:
- Periodically facilitate the identification of ISQM related risks.
Risk assessment:
- Perform periodic assessments of the risks relating to ISQM, in line
with the risk management policy. Risk monitoring: - Periodically monitor the risk register in line with commitments made
by action and risk owners. Risk reporting:
Prepare periodic reports on the risks relating to ISQM. - Perform continuous risk identification and monitoring to ensure that
the ISQM risk register is relevant and reflects current environmental
factors.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and
external stakeholders. - Liaise with relevant key internal and external stakeholders to ensure
effective coordination, communication and coverage of relevant
ISQM related risk issues. - Support the risk manager in engaging with relevant stakeholders to
ensure effective stakeholder management. - Continuously update or inform the risk manager on issues arising
from the audit. - Manage the feedback process to stakeholders by tracking all queries
received, getting the relevant information and formulating
appropriate responses according to the approved protocol.
People Management
- Manage own performance to drive productivity.
- Participate and/or take lead in the business unit transformation/
culture plans. - Provide support to the management team with regard to centre
management and other people related tasks.
Financial Management and Operational Management
- Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
- Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.
Other responsibilities (Applicable to all JD's)
- Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not
stipulated on the Job description as and when required.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum qualification of a 3-year National diploma in Risk Management,
auditing or equivalent. - Registration with a recognised institute focused on risk management such
as the Institute of Risk Management of South Africa (IRMSA), the Institute of
Internal Auditors (IA), etc. will be an added advantage. - Minimum 3 years' experience (post qualification).