Job Description

Vacancy: Operational Risk & Business Continuity Coordinator



Division: Risk



Job Grade: C-Upper



Job Type: Permanent



Closing Date: 9 October 2025



Salary: Salary and benefits will be negotiated in line with relevant experience and qualifications.





PURPOSE OF THE POSITION



Lead operational risk management activities and oversee departmental operations, with direct responsibility for team supervision and coordination across precious metals refining and smelting operations.





SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:


Lead operational risk assessments across all Rand Refinery functional areas. Implement and monitor risk mitigation strategies and controls. Maintain enterprise risk registers and conduct regular risk reviews. Lead incident investigation and root cause analysis. Coordinate risk reporting and dashboard development. Support strategic risk planning and policy implementation. Lead risk team and cross-functional project coordination and stakeholder engagement. Support Senior Manager with strategic risk initiatives by preparing risk analysis for executive reporting, coordinating with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies and leading special projects and strategic risk assessments. Manage the Risk Management system by implementing, high-level training and supporting other users within the company as per the required standards. Draft the required risk governance reports from the system. Develop and maintain comprehensive business continuity plans for all functional areas. Maintain crisis communication protocols and emergency contact databases Support emergency response coordination and business recovery activities. Manage external audit relationships and coordination activities.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


Completed Matric qualification. A NQF level 7 qualification or above qualification in Risk Management/ Auditing/ Accounting/ Corporate Governance or Law/ Compliance. Membership off IRMSA or SAICA or CISA. Minimum of 3-5 years working experience in Risk/Auditing.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES :


Intermediate proficiency--Microsoft suite (Excel, Email, Word) and SAP. Advanced risk assessment and quantitative analysis capabilities Team Leadership. Project Management skills. Ability to understand complex business processes and interdependencies. nalytical Thinking. Strong organizational skills. Attention to detail. Ability to build relationships and influence without authority.

KNOWLEDGE:


Knowledge of Mining industry regulatory environment and Risk Landscape. Understanding of industrial operations and precious metals processes. Moderate knowledge of BCP development and implementation methodologies. * Understanding of crisis response and emergency management principles.