Risk Administrator

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL VACANCY: RISK ADMINISTRATOR: TWO YEAR FIXED TERM

CEF SOC

 CEF is a Schedule 2 state owned diversified energy company reporting to the Department of Mineral & Petroleum Resources. The Mandate of CEF is to contribute to the security of energy supply of South Africa and the Region through exploration, acquisition, development, marketing and strategic partnership. It is derived from the CEF Act (No 38 of 1977) and the Ministerial directives issued thereafter.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide administrative and operational support to the Risk Management function by assisting in the maintenance of risk registers, scheduling risk assessments, capture data risk reports.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric and certificate (NQF5) in Risk Management / Office Administration.
• More than 1 to 2 years' experience in a risk, compliance, audit or governance support role, preferably within a regulated environment or public entity.
• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Risk Management /Auditing / Compliance is preferred but decree in above and including BCom, BCom Commercial will be an added advantage.

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ COMPETENCIES

• Basic understanding of risk management principles and frameworks
• Familiarity with risk registers and risk assessment processes
• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury regulations and King IV (basic)
• Document management and version control
• Administrative skills, organising and scheduling skills
• Professional Communication skills, effective written and verbal communication
• Computer literacy (MS Office, particularly Excel; risk management tools advantageous)
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Detail orientated, Service orientated, and completion orientated.

 KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Risk register administration

• Maintain and update risk registers and control logs.
• Ensure proper filing and storage of risk-related documentation, including registers, reports, and correspondence.

Risk Assessment Coordination

• Support the scheduling, minute-taking, and record-keeping of risk workshops, training sessions, and compliance meetings.
• Capturing and circulating the minutes
• Document workshop proceedings.

Risk Reporting

• Coordinate and maintain case files, pleadings, and legal correspondence related to ongoing litigation or disputes.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, ensuring all required documentation is provided on time.
• Track litigation timelines and key milestones, keeping the Senior Legal Advisor informed.

Legal Office administration and Stakeholder engagement

•  Assist in gathering and compiling risk data from business units.
•  Responsible for keeping Risk trackers updated and accurate.

Compliance coordination support

• Track compliance with internal control requirements.
• Facilitate capturing and tracking of key internal controls and self-assessments.
• Liaise with departments for control evidence and verification documentation.
• Monitor and follow up on compliance submissions and outstanding risk mitigation actions.
• Responsible to keep risk register updated and accurate
• Inform Compliance Officer of items that require attention.

Administrative Support

• Maintain filing systems
• Coordinate team meetings, agendas, minutes
• Manage document version control

 Publish date:    24 June 2025

Closing Date:  29 June 2025

NOTE: The successful candidate/s for the advertised position/s will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, which includes, criminal records, citizenship, financial checks, qualifications and previous employment (Reference checks). It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority and the evaluation certificate is attached to the application on submission. If you do not hear from the CEF SOC three months after the closing date of the advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.  CEF SOC reserves the right to not fill this position. CEF SOC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and it is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability. This position will be filled in accordance with the CEF SOC Employment Equity Plan.