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Governance & Risk Specialist Jobs in Johannesburg at Standard Bank
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Business Segment: Group Functions
Company: Standard Bank of South Africa
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 33 Baker Street
Job Type: Contract
Job Ref ID: 80454018A-0001
Date Posted: 7/14/2026
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Job Description
To serve as a dedicated Governance and Control Specialist for RES across all Risk Types, providing hands-on support to the RES Exco and Business Heads (e.g., Commercial, Physical Security) for timely and accurate completion of Risk and Governance requirements. This role acts as a specialised bridge between central Risk functions and RES operations, facilitating actions to mitigate functional risk and aligning practices with the 1st Line Business Risk and Governance Execution team within RES.
Qualifications
First Degree: Business Commerce, Legal, Risk Management
Experience Required:
Commercial Real Estate
5–7 years’ experience within Commercial Real Estate and Real Estate Management.
Risk, Governance and Control
5–7 years’ experience in a Risk, Governance, Compliance, or Control environment, preferably within Real Estate, Facilities Management, Physical Security, or Corporate Services.
Proven experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Business Resilience and Continuity Management, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), and Data Privacy (POPIA).
Experience managing risk assessments, governance processes, audit findings, regulatory compliance activities, and management reporting.
Demonstrated ability to provide risk advisory support to business leaders and translate governance requirements into practical operational controls.
Experience using Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems and reporting tools to monitor, track, and report on risk and compliance activities.
Behavioural Competencies:
Articulating Information
Checking Things
Developing Expertise
Documenting Facts
Following Procedures
Interacting with People
Interpreting Data
Managing Tasks
Meeting Timescales
Providing Insights
Team Working
Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
Audit Methodology
Audit Report Writing
Business Acumen (Audit)
Compliance
Evaluating Risk Management Effectiveness
Occupational Health and Safety
Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
Quality Management
Query Resolution
Real Estate Management
Risk Awareness
Risk Identification
Risk Management
Risk Measurement
Risk Reporting
Risk Response Strategy
Risk/ Reward Thinking
Root Cause Analysis
Verbal Communication
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Title: Governance & Risk Specialist
Company: Standard Bank
Location: Johannesburg
