Cluster Risk and Safety Manager

Profession Hub; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Profession Hub in Mpumalanga is seeking a Cluster Risk and Safety Manager to provide centralised oversight of risk, safety, compliance, and emergency preparedness across multiple operations, reducing incidents, ensuring legal compliance, protecting staff, the organisation's reputation, and sustaining operational excellence.

You will manage Integrated Risk Management Systems aligned with ISO standards (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001), lead high‑level incident investigations, drive business continuity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in OHS, Risk Management, or Environmental Management or similar.
• 8–10 years' experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience in risk management, OHS, security management, compliance and audits, and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• System Management: Manage and maintain Integrated Risk Management Systems across the cluster aligned with ISO standards (ISO 45001 and ISO 14001).
• Legal Compliance: Ensure the cluster adheres to South African Health, Safety, Environmental and Risk legislation, OHSA and regulations.
• Strategic Risk Assessment: Facilitate site-wide risk assessments and maintain risk and compliance registers.
• Incident & Investigation: Lead investigations using RCA techniques and implement CAPA.
• Emergency & Disaster Recovery: Drive business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Contractor Management: Coordinate contractor safety to ensure third-party compliance with regulations and internal standards.

Skills

OHS legislation knowledge

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Results-driven

Integrity

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