Senior Risk Coordinator - Assessments

Description Assessment planning, execution and quality assurance Plan and conduct physical security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, control reviews, site evaluations, post-incident reviews and thematic assessments across SBV operations.Apply approved assessment methodologies, scoring tools, evidence standards and reporting protocols to ensure consistency, comparability and defensibility of outputs.Gather, validate and analyse information through site inspections, interviews, document reviews, operational observations, system records and other relevant sources.Evaluate the adequacy, design and effectiveness of physical security controls against approved minimum standards, risk scenarios and operational requirements.Identify control deficiencies, emerging threats, recurring weaknesses, assurance gaps and material deviations requiring management action.Maintain a high standard of objectivity, professional judgement and report quality, ensuring that all findings are evidence-based, traceable and practical. Risk analysis, documentation and reporting Identify threats, vulnerabilities, exposure points and adverse conditions that may affect people, facilities, cash holdings, infrastructure, information and supporting operations.Assess the likelihood, impact and business relevance of identified risks and align findings to the appropriate accountable owner, site or business function.Prepare clear, concise and decision-focused assessment reports, summaries, dashboards and recommendations for management, governance forums and other stakeholders.Maintain assessment records, evidence files, action trackers and input to the physical security risk register to ensure visibility of key site-specific and enterprise-wide themes.Monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions and escalate overdue, insufficient or ineffective remediation measures where necessary. Governance, compliance and assurance Evaluate compliance with internal minimum standards, approved policies, procedures, contractual obligations and relevant legal or regulatory requirements.Support internal and external assurance activities by preparing documentation, validating evidence, coordinating stakeholder inputs and facilitating review engagements.Track the closure of audit, assessment and review findings, and escalate material non-compliance, repeat deviations or unresolved control weaknesses.Provide structured input to the periodic review of physical security standards, assessment criteria and control measures based on field observations, incident learnings, crime trends and evolving practice. Advisory support and cross-functional coordination Provide risk assessment input to new business, take-ons, upgrades, relocations, consolidations, decommissioning activities and other significant operational or infrastructure changes.Work closely with the Projects and Technical functions to ensure that assessment outcomes inform design decisions, control enhancements, implementation priorities and operational readiness.Maintain an intentional level of functional confluence with related roles in order to support redundancy, continuity of service and practical team versatility.Provide guidance to branches, centres and support functions on the interpretation of standards, treatment options and fit-for-purpose control measures. Stakeholder engagement and management reporting Maintain effective working relationships with General Management, Centre Management, Operations, IT, Procurement, Finance, service providers and other relevant stakeholders.Communicate findings, risk themes, treatment priorities, unresolved issues and assurance outcomes in a timely, balanced and professional manner.Present assessment results, trends and recommendations to the Security Task Team and other governance or management forums as required.Maintain visibility over open actions, assessment schedules, dependencies and stakeholder commitments to ensure delivery in line with agreed expectations. Support Office and departmental support Provide day-to-day assessment guidance and risk-related support to SBV branches, units and support functions.Assist with the maintenance of assessment templates, evidence repositories, audit packs, schedules, records and other departmental documentation.Support physical security risk matters at Support Office and liaise with relevant internal stakeholders where assessment or assurance intervention is required. Financial management Provide input into budget motivations, cost considerations and business cases arising from assessment findings and approved risk treatment requirements.Support the tracking of expenditure related to assessment-driven upgrades, corrective actions and approved risk mitigation initiatives.Assist in monitoring relevant service provider deliverables, remedial workstreams and agreed service levels linked to assessment outcomes. Self-management Improve personal capability and professional growth in line with SBV objectives by engaging management, peers and relevant professionals on development needs and solutions.Maintain current knowledge of crime trends, assessment practices, physical security standards, assurance methods and applicable legislation.Share knowledge, lessons learnt and assessment insights to strengthen team capability, consistency and professional maturity.Demonstrate professional conduct, sound judgement and adherence to required ethical, technical and governance standards at all times. Governance Subscribe and align to SBV Services' ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards, ensuring that departmental processes and the quality management system remain compliant at all times.Support SBV's ESG journey by identifying, reporting and considering relevant environmental, social and governance matters arising during assessments and site reviews. Lead as an Ambassador and executor of Change Act as a change enabler during periods of change to support business continuity, control stability and risk-informed decision-making.Assist in embedding new processes, standards and assessment practices across the portfolio, escalating concerns to subject matter experts where required.Facilitate presentations, workshops or engagement forums to promote consistent understanding of assessment outcomes, required actions and accountability. Requirements Minimum Requirements: Work Experience and Education Minimum of 6 years' relevant experience, of which:At least 4 years' experience in physical security risk management, security assessments, vulnerability assessments or related assurance activities in a high-risk environment.At least 2 years' experience in conducting site assessments, control reviews, audits or compliance evaluations.Diploma or Degree in Security Risk Management, Loss Prevention, Criminology, Policing, Security Management or a related discipline.Relevant certification in risk management, auditing, investigations or assurance will be advantageous. Work Level Middle Management Job Type Permanent Salary Market Related EE Position No Location JHB North