Combined Assurance Specialist

Listing reference: atns_000953
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 17 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
Job category: Legal
Location: Southern Africa
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Applications are invited for the position of Specialist – combined assurance (Peromnes Grade 7) based at Bruma. The successful applicant will be reporting to the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. The role seeks a candidate to make independent and objective assessments on the adequacy and effectiveness of assurance provided by the various assurance providers across the business. Interpret the company strategy, analyse the organisation’s risk profile and business performance reports, and develop the Combined Assurance strategy and roadmap in alignment therewith.
Job description

Combined Assurance- Make independent conclusions on the overall state of assurance across the strategic, tactical and operational of the business through facilitation of business risk validations and analysis of the performance of internal controls. Develop an annual Combined Assurance Plan that is aligned to the Shareholder Compact, Corporate Plan, business performance reports, and inputs from all key stakeholders across the assurance community. Ensure that the Combined Assurance plan and framework is agile and responsive to the current and emerging strategic and tactical risks of the business. Embed the Combined Assurance framework, policies, programs and solutions within the company. Advance the inclusion of combined assurance in all strategic and tactical decision-making processes. Execute combined assurance activities in accordance with the Combined Assurance Plan and in line with the relevant quality standards. Drive positioning, integration and collaboration efforts across all lines of assurance (internal and external) to ensure effectiveness and economies of scale in pursuit of business value-add. Promote the integration of combined assurance principles in the development of all company polices and processes. Ensure development of data mining and analytic capability for the Combined Assurance portfolio. Ensure embedding of CAATS in all combined assurance processes where applicable. Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the metrics, indicators and dashboards for Combined Assurance reporting. Deliver expert advisory services to all business units in the integration and coordination of assurance providers. Design and implement effective governance processes to ensure that the assurance framework is operating as intended, including comprehensive reporting to provide assurance to EXCO, and the Audit & Risk Committee. Monitor company compliance with all approved combined assurance standards and practices. Lead the performance of Maturity Assessments on all 3 lines of the Combined Assurance community across the organization and provide guidance on how to address assurance and integration gaps as part of process improvement. Recommend new combined assurance methodologies and practices. Drive the establishment of Combined Assurance oversight across the organization. Provide training to all combined assurance providers across the business. Develop the Combined Assurance Model to avoid duplication of effort, ensure collaboration between different assurance providers, and credibility of reports.

Governance, Risks and Reporting Provide periodic and an annual written assessment of the status, key outcomes and insights of the Combined Assurance activities to the Audit Committee, the Board and other Board sub-committees. Manage and control the preparation, and submission of Combined Assurance reports to the CAE and ATNS leadership (incl. Exco and Audit Committee) at a strategic and tactical level. Prepare reports and submissions to the Board Audit Committee meetings sharing impactful insights on the status of combined assurance and make recommendations to improve the joint assurance effort of all lines of assurance. Prepare and present monthly management reports and ensure that submissions for Governance structures are accurate, up to date, and fit for purpose. Ensure ongoing trend analysis and provide precise and impactful insights to the business in support of continuous improvement. Assist business units with articulating identified emerging risks and in updating risk registers. Identify key risks, develop effective mitigating actions and ensure ongoing management thereof. Update the GRC system continuously with current risk registers and monthly reporting information. Maintain current user profiles. Perform the super user and administrator functions in respect of the risk management system. Prepare and submit reports to executive management and other key stakeholders as required. Liaise with IT to ensure the GRC system always functions effectively and according to requirements. Continuously monitor and measure compliance with all efficiency policies and practices. Liaise with external service providers on system-related matters.

Quality Management System - Ensure that documentation in support of the QMS (quality management system) is updated and maintained during reviews to reflect current practice. Maintain the integrity of the QMS by means of corrective and preventative actions as described in the ISO 9001:2008 Standard. Report Quality System performance and improvements needed. Manage root cause analysis and the Implementation of corrective actions in line with the CIR procedure

Stakeholder Relations Management - Develop and maintain sound relationships for relevant stakeholders to support collaboration and alignment. Develop, manage, and nurture relationships with all key stakeholders. Establish, manage, and participate in all key forums to ensure effective representation.

Minimum requirements

·   B-degree in Finance/ Commerce/ or related field

·   Qualification in Risk Management or Compliance Management is required

·   ISO 22301 Certification is advantageous

·   Certificate in Control Self-Assessment advantageous

·   Certification in Quality Management is advantageous

·    5 years’ experience in Risk or Compliance Management preferably in a regulated environment, of which 2 years at a management level

·   Experience in developing Bow Tie and Risk Assessment Compulsory

Interested applicants are requested to register their CV’s and apply on https://atns.ci.hr/ by no later than 17 September 2026.

 ATNS is an equal opportunity employer that strives to achieve a diverse workforce broadly representative of our people. This position will be filled in line with the objectives of ATNS’ Employment Equity Plan and therefore candidates from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act of 1998, are encouraged to apply.

    People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Medical aid and pension fund 

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