Kwazulu Natal Sharks Board Risk Manager (Three Years Fixed Term Contract) Vacancy 2026 | CTC: R 878 089 Per Annum

Opportunity Overview

The Kwazulu Natal Sharks Board invites applications for a Risk Manager position within its Finance Division. This is a fixed-term contract spanning three years, offering a significant opportunity for experienced professionals to contribute to a key public entity.

This role is crucial for implementing and overseeing risk management processes, ensuring compliance, and providing vital support to the organisation's financial and operational integrity.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 with Mathematics or Accounting.
• Degree or National Diploma with Accounting, Auditing, or Risk Management as major subjects.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in public entity finance, with risk management or auditing as a core function.
• At least 2 years of management experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the PFMA Act of 1999, PPPFA Act 5 of 2000, GRAP, Treasury Regulations, and the SCM Framework.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Advanced Excel) and an accounting system, preferably ACCPAC.
• Proficient written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and work within tight deadlines.
• Ability to partake in and facilitate group meetings.
• Very high level of attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Auditing and Internal Auditing Standards.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Practices and Risk Analysis/management.
• Thorough knowledge of Internal Control Procedures.
• Experience in MTEF Budget compilation and analysis.
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement an overall risk management process for the organisation.
• Conduct risk assessments, including analysing, identifying, describing, and estimating risks affecting the organisation.
• Perform monthly updating and reporting of the strategic risk and operational risk register.
• Undertake monthly updating and reporting of the fraud risk register and maintain compliance registers.
• Coordinate Fraud risk management workshops and training sessions.
• Prepare reports for the CFO to present to the Audit Committee and Board on risk issues.
• Compile various risk management feedback reports.
• Monitor and update external and internal audit action plans.
• Conduct risk assessment of projects on an ad hoc basis.
• Assist in investigations where required.
• Oversee the implementation of accounting systems and audits.
• Manage Business Continuity.
• Coordinate responses for internal/external audit findings.
• Coordinate progress reports and feedback on audit queries.
• Prepare responses/presentations to SCOPA when required.
• Develop an audit improvement strategy and follow up on previous audit findings.
• Provide input into the development of demand and acquisition management policies, procedure manuals, and best practices.
• Review all documents to be submitted to auditors.
• Undertake Staff Management.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their applications, which must include a motivational letter, a comprehensive CV, and certified qualifications, to the following email address:

Email: recruitment@shark.co.za

Your application email must clearly state "Risk Manager" as the position applied for and include the reference number "RISK/2026".

The closing date for applications is 07 August 2026.