Risk Management Clerk – VKB Risk Management
- Company: VKB Group
- Department: Risk Management
- Location: Head Office, Reitz, Free State
- Employment Type: 3-Year Clerkship
- Start Date: January 2027
- Posted: 4 September 2026
- Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Job Overview
VKB Group is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Risk Management Clerk to join its Risk Management team at Head Office in Reitz.
The successful candidate will gain practical exposure to risk management, governance, compliance and business continuity, while supporting the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of key business risks.
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or student looking to build a career in risk management and gain experience within a diversified agricultural and food-value-chain business.
Key Responsibilities
The Risk Management Clerk will assist with:
- Maintaining and updating risk registers across various business units.
- Supporting risk assessments, monitoring and reporting activities.
- Gathering and analysing risk-related information.
- Researching emerging risks, industry trends, regulatory developments and best practices.
- Supporting governance, compliance and business continuity initiatives.
- Participating in risk awareness and communication activities.
- Assisting with special projects related to:
- Strategic risk management
- Scenario analysis
- Third-party risk
- Governance initiatives
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A qualification in Risk Management, Economics, Management Accounting or a related field, or be currently studying towards one.
- Basic knowledge of governance, compliance and risk management practices.
Skills & Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work accurately with large volumes of information.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to compile clear and concise reports.
- Professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- A willingness to learn and develop in risk management, governance and compliance.
What VKB Offers
Successful candidates will receive:
- Practical experience in risk management and governance.
- Exposure to a wide range of business functions.
- Experience with various risk management practices.
- A supportive and professional working environment.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
About VKB
VKB is a South African agricultural enterprise with operations spanning various areas of the food value chain. The group operates across agricultural and corporate disciplines, including agronomy, animal sciences, agri-processing, grain handling, agri-finance, Human Resources, Finance, IT, Marketing, Legal, Procurement and Logistics.