Applicants must have a Masters degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Accounting, Finance, Business Studies or Economics plus two (2) years relevant working experience OR a Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Accounting, Finance, Business Studies or Economics plus four (4) years relevant work experience. A professional qualification such as Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, (ACCA) will be an added advantage.

• Undertaking a comprehensive risk assessment for all University departments;
• Maintaining University Risk Registers and ensuring departments have updated registers;
• Monitoring the progress of risk mitigation activities;
• Liaising with individual Units to identify challenges they face in the process of managing risks;
• Compiling monthly risk management reports;
• Championing risk awareness in the University;
• Formulating and recommending risk mitigation plans, policies and protocols;
• Maintaining and reviewing the University Risk Management Framework;
• Championing the compilation and review of the University’s Strategic Risk register;
• Quantifying risk limits;
• Liaising with the Safety Officer on all issues pertaining to risk inherent in Occupational Health and Safety;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Female candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.

APPLICATIONS

To apply, visit careers on the Great Zimbabwe University website https://elearning.gzu.ac.zw/careers/ Applicants MUST fill in all the necessary fields on the application platform and attach their resume and qualifications as a single PDF file.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 10 May 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.