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🥝 Senior Manager: Risk and Assurance

Rhodes University | Remote, South-Africa | Posted June 23, 2026

Job Description

Senior Manager: Risk and Assurance (Grade 17)

Office of the Vice-Chancellor

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement and manage the university's Integrated Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning Framework.
  • Develop, implement and manage the university’s Combined Assurance Framework.
  • Report directly to the Vice-Chancellor or their nominee and the Audit and Risk Committees on deviations from risk management plans and areas that place the University at material risk.
  • Work collaboratively between the offices of the Chief Financial Officer and the Registrar.
  • Develop, implement and manage the Integrated Business Continuity Plan for all facets of the University.
  • Establish a compliance framework to monitor laws and legislation affecting the University and ensure its effective compliance.
  • Oversee occupational, health and safety, access and security matters that affect the University.
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