September 2017

September 2017

1. Message from the President 2. Featured articles 3. IRMSA News 4. IRMSA Events 5. What's New at IRMSA 6. IRMSA Training

The importance of starting at the beginning By Christopher Palm, IRMSA Chief Risk Advisor In the recent past, I have come across so many different sources of information that start the risk conversation at the risk identification phase … I have read it, heard it at presentations and experienced it during risk workshops – all in the recent past!

Dear IRMSA members September is the anniversary of the tragedy which struck New York in 2001, a single co-ordinated terror event where 3 000 people lost their lives and 6 000 were injured. The devastation – watched live by millions, starkly raised the discipline of risk management. The impact and probability of uncertainty was highlighted in business boardrooms across the world. I remember watching the horror unfold and realising that in order to fully embrace risk preparedness we have to reset our notions of what could possibly happen.

Annual Awards and Gala Dinner: 3 November 2017 - Johannesburg

This year, the month brought news and images of devastating destruction caused by severe changes in weather patterns. Unprecedented damages caused by hurricanes and earthquakes from North America to Asia, impacting countless lives. And of course on the home front we have political and governance storms which may change the way we manage our personal and business risks, where the risk response to norms you took for granted need to be challenged and reviewed. As a child, September was a special month in our household. It is my sister’s birthday and in light of particularly dreary Cape Town winters, my family used it as an occasion to celebrate life. So I know it’s a bit cliché, but I love September. For me it is wondrous to experience the vibrancy of nature’s resilience - to have these visible reminders of renewal, regrowth and rebirth. It reminds me to reflect on the year thus far, find a way to replenish my energy to allow for resilience for the last stretch before the end of the calendar year, where deadlines and urgency reign supreme. We as South Africans also celebrate Heritage month, where we examine our roots and reaffirm our connection with

Join us for some insightful training sessions in October

Africa. The spirit of being African is best summed up by the phrase UBUNTU, “I am because of you”. The spirit of sharing moments with family and friends could be seen across messages and pictures shared on social media. Today’s connection often goes beyond the familial circles of

Project Risk Management 18 & 19 October Facilitator: Zak Wood

the past; today’s connections extend to your professional networks. So given present uncertainty, where we have limited or no control of the risks which are materialising, how do you as an individual replenish to allow for resilience? How do you

Operational Risk Management

build your network to ensure that the roots that connect

30 & 31 October

you are strong to allow you to belong to and live our

Facilitator : Jacky Young

UBUNTU spirit? Yours in risk, Berenice Francis President Institute of Risk Management of South

External/In-Company Training

Africa Did you know that IRMSA can offer Risk Management Training to your specific organisation either at your own office or at a venue of your choice including the IRMSA training centre. We can tailor-make an offering for your specific training needs and requirements. Talk to us about how we can provide you with this service today! Contact Nazlee [email protected] or Nthabiseng [email protected] or call us on 011 555 1800 T&Cs apply.

IRMSA Membership 2017 IRMSA Member Survey results are now available Click here view the infographic. 2017/2018 IRMSA MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE

IRMSA Technical Library is now accessible.

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corporate members to request a CV specific search. Members will receive preferential advertising rates.

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IRMSA Membership RENEWAL NOTICE 2017/18

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2017 IRMSA Salary Survey Earlier this year, The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) commissioned 21st Century to conduct a

In order to maintain an active membership, please ensure

customised remuneration and benefits survey for its

to make payment accordingly.

members (individuals and organisations) within the risk

PAYMENT: Please use the invoice number as payment reference and email proof of payment to [email protected]

management industry. 21st Century is a highly experienced reward consultancy which specialises in the design and implementation of output-driven reward solutions. This survey, the first of its kind in South Africa for the

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Risk Management Industry, aims to provide both individuals and employers with valuable information on remuneration market trends and practices within the risk management environment. The main focus areas of the survey were: Benefits offered to staff at differing levels

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Facilities offered to staff Remuneration, retention and skills development approaches

order to make use of this service).

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The full report is available to both members and non-

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members.

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Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Members: R 900.00 ex Vat Non-Members: R 1500.00 ex Vat

Have you attended any IRMSA events in the last month? If so, you can claim CPD points.

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New Applicants – Apply from 1 September to qualify for 50% off your membership fees The membership year runs from 1 March to the end of February annually, as of 1 September, our rates will be 50% less. Click here to view the discounted rates schedule

Free Webcast - Steps Toward Cyber Risk Resiliency

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As cyber-attacks evolve, organizations face operational challenges beyond privacy, including disruptions to operations, supply chain concerns, and property damage. Financial losses can reach into hundreds of millions of dollars and impact earnings. Join us on October 18, 2017, at Wednesday 18 October 2017 at 17:00 RSA time for The New Reality of Risk® webcast to learn how your organization can adopt best practices to become cyber risk resilient.

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