Fixed Term Contract: Risk Management Specialist
Pepkor Lifestyle · Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
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- The Risk Officer is responsible for conducting investigations, risk audits, and security assessments to ensure that assigned retail stores comply with policies and procedures.
- This role involves proactively identifying theft-related risks, fraud, operational failures, and compliance breaches while supporting store teams in mitigating these risks.
- The Risk Officer collaborates with the Risk Manager to implement effective risk controls, improve store security measures, and minimise financial losses.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigations & incident response
- Site audits & compliance checks
- Loss prevention & risk mitigation
- Security oversight & support
- Reporting & documentation
- Deal with customers in a customer-centric manner
- Effective self-management and teamwork
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in risk management, auditing, investigations, or security in a retail environment.
- At least 3 years of branch management experience in a retail setting is required.
- Experience working with law enforcement or forensic investigations is advantageous.
- A diploma or degree in Risk Management, Security Management, Forensic Investigation, or a related field will be advantageous.
- Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical, communication, planning and prioritising, Attention to detail, Investigative orientation.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding environment .
- Exposure to high-impact legal and compliance matters .
- Be part of a fast-growing and innovative organisation shaping the future of retail and consumer finance.
Closing Date 25 September 2026