Risk Manager at Sappi

As a Risk Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Prepare and control the risk department business plan covering personnel, assets, installations, equipment, vehicles, insurance premium capex, and major contracts
• Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for team members, conducting regular performance reviews, and providing feedback to ensure continuous improvement
• Identify training needs and foster the professional development of team members. This might include mentorship, supporting certifications, or ensuring ongoing education in relevant areas such as risk assessment, compliance, or financial analysis
• Create a positive work environment and foster a culture that values open communication, risk awareness, and ethical behavior
• Management Representative for ISO 45001 and maintain the integrated management system (IMS) and review frequently Mill compliance and continuous improvement
• Ensure and advise on compliance with statutory requirements in the risk management field through the monitoring of legislative changes, consultation with legal experts, external legal compliance audits, corrective action plans, and internal audits
• Prepare and distribute relevant reports reflecting the Mill’s risk management status on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Recommend risk control strategies to minimise risk exposure  and monitor the effectiveness of the risk management process
• Directs the Risk Specialist (Security and Emergency Preparedness) in terms of the mill’s emergency preparedness and response plans in terms of the minimum standards expected for the protection of company assets
• Ensure that suitable simulations/drills are held to test the emergency plans and prepare the emergency coordination teams
• Create and promote a culture where employees at all levels understand their role in maintaining safety and risk mitigation
• Initiate and oversee safety behavior programs that encourage all employees to take personal responsibility for safety
• Lead programs that recognize and reward individuals or teams for exemplary safety practices, thereby reinforcing positive behaviors within the safety culture
• Lead the organization’s crisis management efforts by ensuring that emergency plans are in place, employees are trained, and that there is a coordinated response to incidents such as natural disasters, health emergencies, or security breaches
• Liaise with insurance brokers, surveyors, assessors, mill personnel, company legal advisers, and legal counsel on all insurance matters when needed
• Ensure that corrective and preventive action is taken for non-conformances through correct channeling to the responsible people
• Ensure that legal requirements are complied with in all respects that the required registers are maintained and that the necessary documentation and investigations are forwarded to the Department of Labour
• Set annual targets, objectives, and action plans for the mill and risk department to achieve continuous improvement and to meet certification requirements
• Direct a communication strategy to generate awareness and knowledge of safety requirements with the employee and contractor employee workforce
• Directs the mill towards improvements required to reduce occupational hygiene exposures and to meet legal requirements

What are we looking for?

• B degree in at least one of the SHE disciplines
• 5 - 8 Years post-graduation experience within the SHE field of which 2 years should be in a Managerial field
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety-related legislation and licensing processes
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office Suite)