Group Manager, Risk

Job Advert Summary

Exxaro Resources is seeking a Group Manager, Risk to join our team in Centurion, Gauteng. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to lead the enterprise risk management function, driving the development and implementation of robust risk strategies that align with Exxaro's strategic goals. You will oversee financial, operational, and strategic risk integration, lead the Combined Assurance Model, and enhance business continuity and crisis management plans. As a key leader, you will foster a strong risk culture, ensure compliance, and provide critical risk reporting to governance structures. Join Exxaro, a forward-thinking company committed to sustainable growth and innovation, and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our business and enabling informed decision-making across all levels. Apply now to influence risk governance and contribute to our continued success.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom (Hons) Law (Essential/Minimum and/or)
• B Degree (Hons) (Relevant) (Essential/Minimum and/or)
• BA (Hons) Law (Essential/Minimum)
• Management Development Programme (Essential/Minimum)
• Master of Business Administration (Recommended/Desirable)
• Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification (Recommended/Desirable)
• Certificate from The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (Essential/Minimum)
• Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum)
• Psychometric Assessment (Essential/Minimum)
• 10 to 12 years of relevant experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Financial risk management, and Business Continuity
• Proven track record in senior management roles overseeing risk governance, combined assurance models, and business continuity management
• Demonstrated ability to lead development and implementation of risk frameworks aligned with strategic business objectives

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Group's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives and risk appetite.
• Drive the integration of financial, operational, and strategic risks across business units, fostering a collaborative risk culture that supports effective decision-making.
• Oversee and coordinate the Combined Assurance Model, ensuring efficient coverage of assurance activities, elimination of duplication, and timely addressing of audit findings.
• Develop, maintain, and test comprehensive Business Continuity and Crisis Management plans to protect stakeholder assets and ensure operational resilience in the event of disruptions.
• Implement continuous control monitoring tools and processes to enhance real-time assessment of control effectiveness, and facilitate prompt corrective actions to mitigate risk exposure.
• Provide regular, detailed enterprise risk reports and strategic risk profiles to senior management and governance structures, supporting informed oversight and risk governance.
• Lead and support risk champions and business units through targeted training and coaching to embed risk management practices and enhance risk awareness across the organisation.
• Stay abreast of evolving legislation, regulations, and best practices related to enterprise risk management, compliance, governance, and business continuity, ensuring company adherence and competitiveness.
• Manage performance and culture within the risk function, fostering teamwork, accountability, and alignment with corporate values and strategic priorities.
• Advise senior leadership on risk governance matters, including the allocation of accountability for risk mitigation and control responsibilities, to ensure effective risk response and compliance.