Risk Control Officer
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Closing Date : 2025 / 11 / 16
Reference Number : RCL -2
Company : RCL Foods
Job Title : Risk Control Officer
Functions : SHEQ
Job Type : Permanent
Location : Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Overview
At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work toward achieving our purpose, to Grow What Matters! Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Risk Controller for the Groceries Division . The role will be based in Randfontein and will report to the SHER Manager . The Risk Officer is responsible for directing and coordinating all Risk Management aspects and activities and the development, implementation and management of Risk Control Programmes in accordance with company standards and internationally recognized principles in order to fulfill company strategies as well as compliance with SH&E legislative requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- A recognised tertiary qualification (e.g. risk management).
- National Diploma : Safety Management OR SAMTRAC (or equivalent).
- Experience in the implementation, management and Internal Auditor training of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
- 2–3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in the implementation and management of ISO and OHSAS systems.
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge and understanding of all applicable SHE legislation.Thorough working knowledge and experience of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and integrated ISO / OHSAS systems.Thorough knowledge and understanding of internationally recognized risk management principles.Development of thorough working knowledge and experience of Alexander Forbes Risk Management Standards.Duties & Responsibilities
The Risk Officer is required to make decisions and offer guidance at the highest regional operational levels directly impacting on the strategic management of the operation and is responsible to ensure that management and organisational accountability to legislative requirements are addressed and a high level of discretion needs to be applied.
Legislative and Policy Compliance
Ensures legal compliance with the OHSACT (health and safety) and regulations, including environmental, ensures appointments & legal documentation are adhered to.Ensure all internal policies are aligned with legislative requirements and best practice.Handles regular Department of Labour factory / business premises health and safety inspections and / or incident investigations.Emergency Preparedness
Ensure that fire prevention and emergency procedures are identified and implemented.Ensure that a site contingency plan is in place.Risk Management
Conduct workplace and job-specific hazard analysis to identify potential SH&E hazards, determine the risks associated with these hazards and develop and implement appropriate risk control measures.Evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures and recommend changes.Conduct internal SH&E audits, participate in external audits and make recommendations to management regarding SH&E legal and other requirements.Identify SHE and any risk training requirements and ensure that the HR Development team schedules the required training.SHE Systems
Coordinate the development, implementation and management of a standardised Integrated SHE Management System as per ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and the integration with existing TQM (ISO 9001 / 22001) systems.Direct, coordinate, implement and maintain the Alexander Forbes Risk Management programme and standards.Maintain risk registers.Communication
Communicate risk control and risk management information by analysing data, developing leading indicators, producing and presenting required reports and advising management accordingly.Liaise with external bodies, e.g. Department of Labour, fire department, contractors, service providers (Life health etc.) emergency services with regard to local governmental compliance requirements and best practice.Ensures SHE meetings are held as per policy and records are maintained.Incident Investigations
Conduct post-incident investigations to identify root causes and determine appropriate preventative and corrective action.Seek continual improvement in SH&E performance by regularly monitoring company activities and assessing the implications of any new developments.#J-18808-Ljbffr