Project Risk Manager WS10112026

Project Risk Manager

Location: Saldanha Bay, Western Cape

Contract Duration: 4 Months

Work Arrangement: On-site

We are looking for an experienced

Project Risk Manager for a 4-month contract opportunity on a project in Saldanha Bay.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring and managing project risks, supporting proactive risk mitigation and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project risk registers, assessments and mitigation plans.
• Facilitate risk identification workshops and reviews with project stakeholders.
• Identify potential threats to project cost, schedule, quality and delivery.
• Monitor risk exposure and track the implementation of mitigation actions.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for project management and stakeholders.
• Work closely with project managers, planners and other project disciplines to integrate risk management into project execution.
• Escalate emerging and critical risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Risk Management, Project Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in project risk management, preferably within infrastructure, engineering or construction projects.
• Sound knowledge of project risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies.
• Experience facilitating risk workshops and managing project risk registers.
• Strong analytical, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant risk management tools.