Housing Development Agency (HDA) Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Specialist Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Housing Development Agency (HDA) is looking for a dedicated Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Specialist to join their team at the Head Office in Gauteng. This is a crucial role offered on a fixed-term contract for three years.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening the HDA's risk management capabilities. This includes developing and implementing robust frameworks, ensuring compliance, and fostering a proactive risk awareness culture across the organisation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Risk Management, Internal Auditing, Commerce, Accounting, or a related equivalent qualification.
• Professional certification in Risk Management, such as a Certified Risk Management Practitioner (IRMSA) or a Certificate in Risk Management and Assurance (IIA), and/or other recognized certifications.
• Professional membership with the Institute of Risk Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and annual review of risk management policies and frameworks, including the risk management plan, risk appetite and tolerance framework, and Business Continuity Management policy.
• Identify, quantify, document, and communicate risk exposures across the agency.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend effective risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor the implementation of risk mitigation plans and facilitate integration where responsibilities overlap.
• Oversee comprehensive risk management reporting, utilising information technology effectively.
• Develop and maintain the enterprise-wide risk profile and monitor key risk indicators against established thresholds.
• Ensure strict compliance with the Risk Policy and provide challenges to mitigating measures applied by departments where necessary.
• Facilitate and embed a strong risk awareness culture within the HDA.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update Operational risk registers for all business units and provinces.
• Prepare detailed Risk Assessment Reports and provide clear risk dashboards that highlight key risks and mitigation measures.
• Develop, implement, manage, and monitor an effective Enterprise Business Continuity Governance Framework.
• Facilitate Business Impact Assessments for Business Units and Provinces and ensure the organisational Business Continuity Plan is updated and tested regularly.
• Implement the combined assurance plan and contribute to enhancing the internal control environment.
• Assist in managing organisational insurance and risk financing programmes, including supporting insurance renewal processes and claims administration.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external clients/stakeholders and participate in continuous improvement through risk management workshops.

How to Apply

• Submit your application via email to HDARecruit@thehda.co.za.
• Ensure that the reference number HDAERMS001 is clearly stated in the subject line of your email.
• The closing date for applications is 2 September 2026.