Senior Risk Control Officer at RCL Foods

• The Senior Risk Controller - MillBake, will be responsible for overseeing the adequacy and overall effectiveness of Safety, Health, Environmental (Including Sustainability) and Risk, and its implementation, identification of strategy and operations
• Implementing and monitoring the process of Safety, Health, Environment (Including Sustainability) and Risk Management and integrating it, into the daily activities within the business units
• Ensure the adherence to the Safety, Health, Environmental and Risk compliance process
• Protect the Business units against uncertainties that could threaten the achievement of business objectives
• Offer guidance and support to Risk Controllers

Scope/Span of Control

• Monitors safety and environmental issues, provides training, investigates incidents and accidents, acts as a resident expert on related matters and makes recommendations to improve safety in the workplace

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma: Safety Management or Equivalent (Or studying towards)
• SAMTRAC
• Environmental Certificate
• Incident Investigation
• HIRA
• Auditing
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a Production/Manufacturing Environment

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of OHS Act 85 of 1993
• Sound understanding of the National Environmental Management Act
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
• Excellent Investigation skills/techniques
• Emergency preparedness
• Business Continuity Planning
• Contractor Management
• Security
• Basic knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Skills

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects
• Assertive and Results driven
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Forward thinking and organizational awareness
• Ability to interact at all levels in the organization
• Emotional maturity and self-management
• Verbal and written communication
• Ability to influence people at all levels to improve the OHS culture

Attributes

• Team Player
• Report Writing
• Proactive, energetic and self-motivated
• Responsible, reliable and able to work without supervision
• Discreet when dealing with confidential matters
• Deadline driven
• Professional
• Must be willing to travel to rural areas and spend a week a month away from home.

Behavior Standards

• Be honest and open with others
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy
• Follow through on commitments and undertakings
• Attention to detail
• Able to produce clear action plans for staff and management
• Demonstrate leadership and management abilities
• See and do things differently
• Able to work without supervision

Duties & Responsibilities    

• The position requires the ability to cope with changing circumstances and situations with little supervision
• Interact with operational personnel, departmental managers and Bakery Managers
• Foster positive relationships with regulatory authorities (Department of Labour, SAPS, PSIRA, Metro Police, Fire Department)
• Work proactively with Management to establish and maintain a programme of continual improvement in the management of Safety and Environmental programmes
• Provide clear leadership for the development of a safe environment
• Ensure that the safety and environmental programmes are carried out efficiently throughout all Bakeries & Depots
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards
• Provide regular reports to management of the systems implemented
• Keep abreast of legislated changes and best practice methods and implement them at the Bakeries & Mill
• Drawing up of Policies/Procedures (Including Safe Operating Procedures)
• Tracking Motor Vehicle Accidents and ensure that disciplinary action is taken against offenders
• Chair quarterly Risk Meetings with all Risk Controllers
• Ensure that management act on the recommendations received from the Senior Risk Controller and/or Risk Controllers
• Assume other duties that may be assigned
• Assist in budget planning and control (Newly Implemented at Bakeries) ? Use of trend analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements

Audits/Surveys

Conduct Internal Audits to ensure Compliance:

• Bakeries & Milling
• Depots x 19
• Security x19
• Lead and participate in all external audits
• Ensure surveys and assessments are conducted as per legislation and within the necessary time frame
• Address corrective actions and gaps identified where necessary

Training

• Identify employee training needs in relation to Health/Safety and Environmental
• Plan and ensure training is done as and when legislation requires
• Develop controls to ensure that training is conducted continuously
• Update and Maintain related training matrix

Reporting

• Development of reports in relation to health, safety, environmental and risk issues and communicate to decision makers.
• Combine DIFR stats for monthly reports
• Sustainable Development
• Analyse data for trends
• Receive reports and respond to orders issued by DoL
• Act as liaison with all related regulating agencies

KPI’s

• Develop an Environmental Management System to limit the impacts on the environment
• Maintain and Promote a Safety, Health and Environmental Culture through continuous improvement
• Effectively manage Risk in the Division by ensuring pro-active risk environment
• Establish a sound environment by focusing on people by ensuring legislated training is maintained and skills are developed and maintained
• Marsh External Audit scores to be maintained above 95% in order to reduce insurance premiums

As the Senior Risk Controller - MillBake, the job holder is expected to:

• Make decisions and offer guidance to the Business Units directly impacting on the operations of the Units
• Immediately respond to and where possible solve OHS and Environmental related problems within the ambit of responsibility
• Ensure that management and organizational accountability in terms of legislative requirements are addressed, requiring a high level of discretion
• Promote best business practices
• Be an innovative thinker, with high problem solving competencies and be systematic in his/her approach

Deadline:9th February,2026