Risk Controller: Far North at The Heineken Company

Purpose of the Position

To co-ordinate, advise, assist, and implement the organizations Risk and Management program within the Sales and Distribution environment. Furthermore, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring legal compliance and maximum protection of company, property, assets, and employees.  

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Organize and co-ordinate the region’s risk control program.  
• Maintain standardization of documentation and ensure the correct use and understanding at all sites.  
• Ensure that best practices are applied at all Distribution Centers.
• Advise management on all non-compliances and suggest corrective actions.
• Assist sites in identifying training needs.
• Conduct regular audits and training.
• Assist Distribution Centers in rectifying noncompliance.
• Investigate opportunities to optimize the cost of risk in the region.
• Assist Distribution Centers with risk and security related contract negotiations.
• Analyze stock losses and where abnormalities exist, initiate investigation and possible solutions to minimize losses.
• Ensure and assist the Distribution Centers with implementing, understanding, and complying with the Risk Management Program, the OSHACT, and any other relevant risk/security statutory requirements.
• Manage and report on the Region’s Insurance claims.
• Provide input to management on Opex and Capex requirements as well as advise on the relevant specifications.
• Ensure that the monthly risk report (Vehicle or non-vehicle, COIDA, Picking, etc.) is submitted to management timeously.
• Assist sites with investigations when required (risk, theft, fraud claims, motor vehicle etc.) Including assisting and liaising with SAPS and other 3rd parties.
• Ensure all relevant risk management system (ISO) documentation is updated.
• Schedule and chair accident committee meetings as per company policy and procedure.
• Analyze trends of motor vehicle accidents, incidents and propose recommendations.
• Take responsibility for projects implemented to ensure high quality standards in compliance with risk.
• Standards, local authority by laws and SANS code of good practice.
• Assist with inducting employees during change (WI, WP, evacuation route etc.).
• Follow the organizations policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A relevant qualification with focus on Health & Safety or Risk management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A minimum of 3 years broad business background in risk management
• Computer literacy in all MS office packages
• Ability to assist and guide and influence on Risk, Health & Safety related matters.
• Ability to work independently and interact with people on all levels.
• Ability to plan, control, facilitate, co-ordinate and lead.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Sound knowledge of risk management principles and fundamentals
• Sound knowledge of the OSHACT and all other Safety and Security legislation
• Knowledge of Risk control standards
• Ability to conceptualize future actions or needs to formulate plans for a function or discipline.
• Ability to analyze data and situations and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Strong investigative skills.
• Ability to communicate on all levels.
• Ability to train people on all levels.