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Location: OL Centre, Windhoek

Purpose of position

The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership, coordination and oversight of the O&L Group Risk function at Group level. The role is responsible for developing, implementing and continuously enhancing an integrated Group Risk Management Framework that enables risks to be identified, assessed, mitigated, monitored and reported consistently across the O&L Group of Companies.

The incumbent leads the delivery of Group Risk services across Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk and Compliance, Fraud and Ethics, Safety, Security, Environmental and Sustainability Risk, Business Process Model and Risk Assurance. The role provides consolidated risk insight and assurance to Executive Management, the Audit and Risk Committee regarding the effectiveness of risk management, governance, controls and corrective action implementation across the Group.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, Internal Audit, Safety Management, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years' relevant experience in risk management, governance, compliance, internal audit, operational risk or a related assurance discipline.
• Experience in a senior specialist, management or group-level role, preferably within a diversified business environment.
• Practical experience in developing, implementing or maintaining enterprise risk management frameworks, policies, risk registers, risk assessments and risk reporting.
• Experience preparing or contributing to reports for Executive Management, Risk Committees, Audit and Risk Committees or Boards.
• Working knowledge of enterprise risk management, fraud and ethics, business continuity, safety, security, environmental and sustainability risk, and process/control improvement.
• Valid Driver's Licence.

Advantageous

• Postgraduate qualification or recognized professional certification in risk management, governance, internal audit, compliance, forensics, business continuity, safety, environmental management or sustainability
• Experience in a diversified group of companies, shared services environment or multi-business operating model.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Risk Leadership

• Develop, implement and continuously enhance the O&L Group Enterprise Risk Management Strategy, Framework, Policies, Standards and Methodologies.
• Lead the identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring and reporting of strategic, operational, financial, compliance, safety, security, environmental, sustainability, reputational and emerging risks across the Group.
• Integrate risk management practices into strategic planning, project governance, investment decision-making, performance management and business planning processes.
• Monitor emerging risks and provide practical, evidence-based recommendations to Executive Management, Group Risk Committee, Audit and Risk Committee and the Board.

 Governance, Assurance and Reporting

• Facilitate and coordinate Group Risk activities and provide comprehensive risk reporting to Executive Management, Audit and Risk Committees and Boards.
• Ensure alignment with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, governance standards, internal policies and relevant good-practice risk frameworks.
• Develop and maintain effective risk governance structures, reporting cycles, escalation routines and accountability mechanisms across the Group.
• Provide consolidated assurance insight on the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, corrective actions and risk treatment plans.

Group Risk Services

• Lead the delivery and coordination of Group Risk services across Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance, Fraud and Ethics, Business Continuity Management, Safety, Security, Environmental and Sustainability Risk and related assurance activities.
• Coordinate risk workshops, risk maturity assessments, control effectiveness reviews and risk improvement initiatives across Operating Companies.
• Support Operating Companies to embed consistent risk practices while respecting business context, risk ownership and management accountability.

Fraud, Ethics and Investigation Oversight

• Oversee the Group fraud risk management approach, including fraud risk assessments, fraud prevention controls, fraud awareness and anti-fraud culture initiatives.
• Support ethics programme oversight, whistleblowing mechanisms, conflict of interest management and escalation of material ethics matters.

Safety, Security, Environmental and Sustainability Risk

• Provide Group-level oversight and integrated risk reporting across Occupational Health and Safety, Security, Environmental and Sustainability risk areas.
• Ensuring material safety, security, environmental, climate, sustainability and resilience risks are incorporated in the Group risk profile and escalation processes.
• Partner with functional specialists to ensure that technical risk areas are reported in a clear, comparable and decision-useful manner.

Process Model Governance and Management

• Lead and oversee the O&L Group Process Model, ensuring effective management of Group Policies, Standards, Procedures, Work Instructions and Operating Company documentation.
• Govern document ownership, review cycles, approvals, version control and maintenance across the Group and Operating Companies.
• Ensure key risks, controls, process owners and assurance activities are linked within a practical and auditable operating model.

Leadership and People Management

• Lead, develop, mentor and empower the Group Risk team and related functional risk resources.
• Build organizational risk management capability and professional expertise through coaching, guidance, training and communities of practice.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with Executive Management, Boards, Audit and Risk Committees, OPCO Risk Committees, regulators, auditors, assurance providers and other key stakeholders.
• Represent the Group on risk, governance, compliance, ethics, safety, security, environmental, sustainability and assurance-related matters as required.

Closing date - 19 August 2026

 O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 5930