Risk Engineering Manager at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

• The Risk Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Risk Engineering team in overseeing compliance and risk management initiatives across the Shoprite Group.
• The role has a major focus on managing the risk of fire within the Group and aims to provide operational support, mitigate risk, improve safety, and reduce claims.
• The Risk Engineering Manager collaborates with stakeholders across the Group to assess risks, identify trends, determine compliance standards, and develop effective risk mitigation strategies.

Job Objectives    

Risk Analysis and Mitigation

• Analyze and assess risks and trends across the Group, identifying suitable methodologies, processes, or practices to mitigate potential risks.
• Conduct comprehensive site visits to perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulations and risk mitigation standards.
• Research and stay updated with regulatory requirements and best practices to support the development and continuous improvement of projects and initiatives.

Compliance Management

• Determine compliance requirements and establish monitoring processes to ensure adherence to regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures, policies, and budgets related to risk engineering.
• Review technical documents such as standards, proposals, designs, and budgets to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Project Management and Coordination

• Prepare and document project proposals, including project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify project requirements and provide regular communication on project progress, including status reporting, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Provide project management support, ensuring ownership and timely delivery of risk initiatives and priorities.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and manage the Risk Engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and support to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication.
• Identify training and development needs within the team and coordinate relevant training programs.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with various stakeholders, both internally and externally, to understand their requirements and align risk engineering initiatives with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define compliance standards and ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the risk management process.
• Address stakeholder queries, project requirements, and feedback in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications    

• Degree in Engineering, Risk Management, or a related technical field (preferred).

Experience    

• 5 years of experience in a Senior Risk Engineering role or similar, assessing risk, monitoring compliance, and executing projects to manage loss control and mitigate risk in a regulatory, building control, health and safety, or risk management environment – (essential).
• Experience in a retail, FMCG, or engineering environment - (essential).

Knowledge and Skills    

Essential:

• MS Office, with an intermediate skill level in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint – (essential).
• Conducting hazard analysis
• Conducting risk assessments and applying risk engineering practices and principles
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Health and safety practices
• Reviewing technical documents such as standards, proposals, designs and budgets
• Project management methodologies and practices