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GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS)
 

​ASSOCIATE: RISK MANAGEMENT
  • Government Employees Medical Scheme - GEMS
  • Pretoria
  • Permanent
  • Full Time
  • EE/AA, Non EE/AA
 
Introduction
The position of Associate: Risk Management is vacant. The Associate: Risk Management will report directly to the Manager: Risk Management and forms part of the Risk Management and Compliance Division. The position is based at GEMS Head Office in Pretoria.
The remuneration package for this position is R 546 167 per annum negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

The closing date for applications will be Friday, 21 March 2025.



Duties & Responsibilities
The Associate: Risk Management will be required to provide support to the Manager: Risk Management through the identification of event request received from various departments and the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
  • Provide inputs and optimisation opportunities to Risk Management Standard.
  • Operating Procedures, Tools, Reporting templates and Technologies.
  • Monitor compliance to the Risk Management SoP and Risk Management Plan.
  • Provide inputs and optimisation to Risk Management Training and Awareness.
  • Programs, and assist in delivery of the Programs.
  • Provide inputs to optimise the risk management IT Systems and Tools.
  • Manage and maintain the risk management IT system including updating the system with risk information.
  • Maintain and manage the Risk Management Document Management System.
  • Assist with risk management planning, administration, quality control and reporting.
  • Control and action plans tracking.
  • Monitoring and reporting on Scheme risk appetite, tolerance and risk-bearing capacity metrics.
  • Assist in the review process of the risk management policy, SOP and other related risk management documents.
  • Attend and participate the risk management assessments and reviews.
  • Provide general support to the Risk Management Function/ Unit.
  • Attend and participate in project risk assessments.
  • Attend and participate in the Scheme monthly and quarterly operational meetings.
  • Carry out additional tasks as assigned, e.g. project management risk assessments and reviews.
 
Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum requirements are:
  • At least a 3-year Degree or Diploma, where a degree or diploma with risk management exposure will be advantageous.
  • Certification by the Institute of Risk Management will be advantageous.
  • At least 3 years’ practical risk management work experience in a similar role.
  • Extensive knowledge of Risk Management IT Systems.
  • Extensive knowledge of risk management processes, frameworks and in particular of the ISO 31000 standard for risk management.
  • Experienced in Microsoft Office Tools.
  • Meticulous and attention to detail.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to engage with various stakeholders.
  • High level of integrity.
  • Should be able to work under time pressure.
  • Ability to adapt to complex environment.
 
Desirable:
  • Understanding of medical schemes industry.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE