
Nokukhanya Maluleka
@nokukhanyamaluleka
I build practical operational risk, governance, and compliance frameworks that strengthen organisational resilience.
What I'm looking for
I've led operational risk, governance, and compliance work across Onafriq, FEM, FNB, Barclays Africa, Stanlib, and other financial-services organisations. At Onafriq, I reviewed incident management practices, proposed a Change Advisory Board model, supported ISO 31000 embedment, and led a distributed team of risk professionals.
I translate complex regulatory and risk requirements into practical frameworks, training, reporting, and improvement plans. My work includes RCSAs, risk appetite, incident and loss-data management, business continuity, audit remediation, fraud-risk gaps, and board-level reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Consultant
Self Employed
Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Assisted SMMEs in building robust, ethical, and effective organizations by providing governance guidance and simplifying regulatory requirements.
Head of Operational Risk
Onafriq Group of Companies
Jan 2026 - May 2026 (4 months)
Led operational risk management, including incident management, change management, and ISO 31000 implementation. Oversaw RCSA development, risk appetite reviews, and governance reporting.
Operational Risk Manager
FEM (RF) Pty Ltd
Sep 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 5 months)
Managed operational risk function, developed frameworks, and provided strategic advisory. Oversaw RCSA, incident management, and business continuity.
Enterprise Risk Manager
Umthelela
Jul 2020 - Sep 2023 (3 years 2 months)
Provided risk management solutions and education on cryptocurrencies. Focused on personal development and entrepreneurship.
Risk and Compliance Specialist SA
Multichoice Group SA
Apr 2020 - Jun 2020 (2 months)
Managed audits, insurance renewals, and compliance with the Combined Assurance Framework. Engaged with SMEs for risk reporting.
Risk Manager
FNB Fiduciary
Jul 2017 - Feb 2020 (2 years 7 months)
Managed operational risk strategy, appetite, and reporting. Provided guidance to regional risk managers and oversaw business resilience.
Manager Internal Auditor
TYME Capital
Nov 2016 - May 2017 (6 months)
Managed internal audits, tested operational controls, and reported on audit outcomes.
Corporate Internal Auditor
Barclays Internal Audit (Absa)
Jan 2016 - Nov 2016 (10 months)
Conducted internal audits, tested controls, and engaged with stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle.
Business Risk Officer
Barclays Africa
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Provided advisory services on control design and audit readiness. Owned the Conformance Testing Framework and reported on risk metrics.
Credit Risk Coordinator
Development Bank of Southern Africa
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
Coordinated credit committee activities, maintained risk registers, and ensured compliance with investment processes.
Operational Risk Officer
Stanlib
Oct 2010 - Nov 2013 (3 years 1 month)
Ensured compliance with FICA, performed risk assessments, and supported business continuity planning.
Risk Administrator/ Acting Risk Manager
FNB
Jan 2008 - Oct 2010 (2 years 9 months)
Prepared risk reports, chaired risk meetings, and managed business continuity processes. Acted as risk manager in absence.
Transactional Teller and Service Advisor
FNB
Aug 2004 - Dec 2007 (3 years 4 months)
Provided transactional services and customer support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Introduction to Modern AI
Certificate of Completion, Artificial Intelligence
Completed a certificate course on Introduction to Modern AI.
CGISA
Registered Student, Board Level
Registered as a student of CGISA for Board Level.
Introduction to Cyber Security
Certificate of Completion, Cyber Security
Completed an Introduction to Cyber Security course.
Risk, Fraud and Cyber Security
Training, Risk and Security
Attended training on Risk, Fraud and Cyber Security, as well as Strategy and Risk.
Managing Self to Managing Others
Training, Management and Leadership
Attended training on Managing Self to Managing Others, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Conflict Management and Negotiation, and Emotional Intelligence and Team Building.
VUCA Essentials
VUCA Essentials Programme, Management
Completed the VUCA Essentials programme for Managers.
ISO31000
ISO31000 Senior Lead Risk Manager, Risk Management
Certified as an ISO31000 Senior Lead Risk Manager in January 2023.
Pindza Academy
Certificate of Attendance, Decentralised Finance
Attended a course on Fundamentals of Decentralised Finance and received a certificate of attendance.
IRMSA
Associate Member, Risk Management
Became an Associate Member of IRMSA.
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Advanced Programme in Risk Management, Risk Management
Pursued an Advanced Programme in Risk Management, which was incomplete. Passed modules in Operational Risk Management and Credit Risk Management.
University of Pretoria
Certificate in Project Risk Management, Project Risk Management
Grade: Distinction
Earned a Certificate in Project Risk Management with distinction.
University of Johannesburg
Diploma, Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations
Completed a Diploma in Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigations, covering major crimes, evidence admissibility, and relevant legislation.
University of Johannesburg
Advanced Diploma in Business Management, Enterprise Risk Management
Grade: Distinction in Risk Evaluation and Risk Financing
Completed an Advanced Diploma in Business Management with a focus on Enterprise Risk Management, achieving a distinction in Risk Evaluation and Risk Financing.
University of Johannesburg
Certificate in Business Management, Enterprise Risk Management
Grade: Distinction in Financial and Management Accounting
Earned a Certificate in Business Management with a focus on Enterprise Risk Management, achieving a distinction in Financial and Management Accounting.
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Social Sciences, Social Sciences
Completed a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree.
Kingsway High School
High School Diploma, General
Completed secondary education at Kingsway High School in Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal.
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