Festive - Risk Control Manager

Astral Operations Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry processing company in Johannesburg is seeking a dedicated individual for a risk management role. The candidate will oversee safety compliance and risk control at the processing plant and farming operations. Key qualifications include a National Diploma in Safety and Risk Management and at least 5 years of related experience, particularly in poultry processing. Strong management and communication skills are essential, along with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years risk and safety experience in poultry and processing.
• Must be proactive and possess strong management and communication skills.
• Experience with SAMTRAC, IT IS, Auditing, Incident and Accident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall risk for the processing plant and farming operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and governance policies.
• Prepare budgets and manage running expenses.
• Monitor security services and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Planning skills

Computer literacy

Education

National Diploma in Safety and Risk Management

Certificate in Advanced OSHAct

Job description

Role Summary

Maintaining Risk Control/Occupational Health/Bio Security requirements and standards as per relevant legislation and Astral Standard Operating Practices.

Responsibilities

• The overall risk management for the Festive Olifantsfontein Primary Processing Plant, Farming operations and Security management encompassing compliance to risk management standards, all safety/legal aspects, Astral policies and mandates.
• Maintaining Risk Control/Occupational Health/Bio Security requirements and standards as per relevant legislation and Astral Standard Operating Practices.
• The adherence and application of all standardised divisional operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance within the Festive operations to all corporate governance and group policies including adherence to all continuous improvement initiatives and protocols (ISO, GMP, 20 Keys, etc.).
• Ensure that the services provided by the Fidelity Security Group is monitored, assessed and the necessary feedback is given for corrective action to ensure that the agreed contractual obligations are met at all times.
• Preparing budgets, managing and controlling running expenses.
• Ensuring the highest product quality/hygiene standards is always maintained.

Qualifications

• Must have a National Diploma in Safety and Risk Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Must have a certificate in Advanced OSHAct or relevant qualification.
• Must have at least 5 years risk and safety related experience in a poultry and processing environment.
• The chosen candidate must be proactive, have good management, communication and interpersonal skills as well as problem solving and planning skills.
• Exposure to SAMTRAC, IT IS, Auditing as well as Incident and Accident investigations are essential.
• Must be computer literate.
• Code 08 driver's license and reliable transport is essential.