Cluster Risk and Safety Manager

Profession Hub; Mkhondo Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Profession Hub is seeking a Cluster Risk and Safety Manager to oversee risk, safety, and compliance across multiple operations in Mpumalanga. This role focuses on reducing incidents, ensuring legal compliance, and protecting people and the company’s reputation.

The candidate should bring 8–10 years in risk and safety, with ISO 45001/14001 experience, and proven leadership to drive investigations, CAPA, and business continuity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OHS, Risk Management or Environmental Management or equivalent.
• 8–10 years in risk/safety roles, preferably in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience with ISO 45001/14001 and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee centralized risk, safety, and compliance across multiple operations.
• Manage Integrated Risk Management Systems aligned with ISO standards.
• Lead incident investigations and drive CAPA actions.
• Ensure OHSA compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and business continuity planning.
• Lead contractor safety and third‑party compliance.

Skills

OHS legislation

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Integrity

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in OHS

Risk Management

Environmental Management

Job description

Our client is searching for a Cluster Risk and Safety Manager to join their team in Mpumalanga.

A Cluster Risk and Safety Manager provides centralised oversight of risk, safety, compliance, and emergency preparedness across multiple operations, reducing incidents, ensuring legal compliance, improving operational performance, and protecting both people and the organisation\'s reputation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• System Management: Manage and maintain the Integrated Risk Management Systems across the cluster, ensuring they align with ISO standards (typically ISO 45001 and ISO 14001).

• Legal Compliance: Ensure the cluster adheres to all applicable South African Health, Safety, Environmental, and Risk legislation, specifically the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations.

• Strategic Risk Assessment: Facilitate site-wide risk assessments - including strategic, operational, and physical risks - and maintain comprehensive site risk and legal compliance registers.

• Incident & Investigation: Lead high-level incident investigations using root cause analysis (RCA) techniques and ensure that corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) are implemented.

• Emergency & Disaster Recovery: Drive business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

• Contractor Management: Coordinate contractor safety to ensure third-party compliance with construction regulations and internal safety standards.

Requirements & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor\'s degree in OHS, Risk Management, or Environmental Management OR similar
• Experience: 8–10 years\' experience in
  • Preferably with experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.:
    • Risk management
    • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
    • Security management
    • Compliance and audits
    • Incident investigation

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of relevant OHS and environmental legislation
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Results-driven and customer-focused
• High integrity and professional ethics