Specialist: Business Continuity

About the job Specialist:
Business Continuity

The Specialist:
Business Continuity is responsible to provide specialised business continuity expertise in the company through implementation of appropriate strategies, testing of BCM plans and effective management of crisis.

• Bachelors Degree/Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences / Risk Management/ Business Continuity / Business Information Systems related qualification.
• Certification e.g. ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, CBCI, AMBCI, MBCI, MBCP will be an added advantage.

• Relevant 5-7 years experience in Business Continuity related environment.
• 2 years must be in an area of supervisory level.

• Behavioural:
  • Resilience
  • Communication
  • Working with People
  • Network and Alliances
  • Planning, Organising and Coordinating
  • Employee Engagement
  • Personal Mastery
  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Ethics and Values
  • Client Service Orientation
• Managerial:
  • Change Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Critical and innovative thinking
  • Facilitation and Presentation Skills
  • Policy conceptualisation and formulation
  • Risk Management
  • Programme/project management
  • Service Delivery Innovation
  • Stakeholder development and relations
  • Reporting
• Technical:
  • Microsoft office suite.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good report writing and business writing skills.
  • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Good planning and organizing skills.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Understanding of corporate governance standards and practice.
  • Advance report writing skills with attention to high quality standards.
  • Understanding Risk assessment processes.
  • Understanding of IT and Ethics management frameworks and applicable laws.
  • Strong stakeholder relations management.
  • Understanding of King IV Report and BCM standards.