Specialist: Business Continuity
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026.
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.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree/Advanced Diploma in Social Sciences / Risk Management/
Business Continuity / Business Information Systems related qualification.
Certification in e.g. ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, CBCI, AMBCI, MBCI, MBCP willbe an added advantage.
Experience
Relevant 5-7 years experience in Business Continuity related environment of which 2 years must be in an area of supervisory level.
Competencies
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.