Risk Control Officer

RCL FOODS; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food producer is seeking a Risk Control Officer in Randfontein, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of SHE legislation and ISO standards, along with 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, and managing risk control measures. Applicants should possess a recognized safety management qualification along with the ability to communicate effectively with external regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• A recognised tertiary qualification (e.g. risk management).
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of SHE legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OHSACT and regulations.
• Conduct workplace hazard analysis and develop risk control measures.
• Communicate risk control information and report to management.

Skills

Risk management

Health and Safety

ISO 45001 implementation

ISO 14001 implementation

Internal audit training

Education

National Diploma: Safety Management

Tertiary qualification in risk management

Job description

Closing Date 2025/12/28
Reference Number RCL251218-3
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Risk Control Officer
Functions SHEQ
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Randfontein
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa

Job Overview

At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our purpose: Grow What Matters!

Minimum Requirements

• A recognised tertiary qualification (e.g. risk management).
• National Diploma: Safety Management OR SAMTRAC (or equivalent).
• Experience in the implementation, management and Internal Auditor training of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the implementation and management of ISO and OHSAS systems.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all applicable SHE legislation.
• Thorough working knowledge and experience of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and integrated ISO/OHSAS Systems.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internationally recognised risk management principles.
• Development of Thorough working knowledge and experience of Alexander Forbes Risk Management Standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Risk Officer is required to make decisions and offer guidance at the highest regional operational levels directly impacting on the strategic management of the operation and is responsible to ensure that management and organisational accountability to legislative requirements are addressed and a high level of discretion needs to be applied.

Legislative And Policy Compliance

• Ensures legal compliance with the OHSACT (health and safety) and regulations, including environmental, ensures appointments & legal documentations are adhered to.
• Ensure all internal policies are aligned with legislative requirements and best practice.
• Handles regular department of labour factory/business premises health and safety inspections and/or incident investigations.

Emergency Preparedness

• Ensure that fire prevention and emergency procedures are identified and implemented.
• Ensure that a site contingency plan is in place.

Risk Management

• Conduct work place and job specific hazard analysis to identify potential SH&E hazards, determine the risks associated with these hazards and develop and implement appropriate risk control measures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures and recommend changes.
• Conduct internal SH&E audits, participate in external audits and make recommendation to management in terms of SH&E legal and other requirements.
• Identify SHE and any risk training requirements and ensure that HR Development team schedule the required training.

SHE Systems

• Coordinate the development, implementation and management of a standardised Integrated SHE Management System as per ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and the integration with existing TQM (ISO 9001 / 22001) systems.
• Direct, coordinate, implement and maintain the Alexander Forbes Risk Management programme and standards.
• Maintain risk registers.

Communication

• Communicate risk control and risk management information by analysing data, developing leading indicators, producing and presenting required reports and advising management accordingly.
• Liaise with external bodies, e.g. Department of Labour, fire department, contractors, service providers (Life health etc) emergency services with regard local governmental compliance requirements and best practice.
• Ensures SHE meetings are held as per policy and records are maintained.

Incident Investigations

• Conduct post incident investigations in order to identify root causes and determine appropriate preventative and corrective action.
• Seek continual improvement in SH&E performance by regularly monitoring company activities and assess the implications of any new developments.