Risk Manager

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance and promote a proactive safety culture onsite. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in risk management, particularly in the Food Manufacturing sector, and be skilled in creating safe and legally compliant working environments.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years as an HSE or Risk Manager.
• Experience in a Food Manufacturing environment is essential.
• Knowledge of HSE legislation and Acts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure legal compliance with all relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental Acts.
• Implement and maintain HSE standards, procedures, and control systems.
• Deliver ongoing HSE training and coaching.

Skills

HSE

SHER

Risk

Environmental

Health and Safety

Education

Degree/Diploma in Health, Safety and Environment

SAMTRAC or NEBOSH IGC

HIRA Training certificate

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance and drive a proactive safety culture on-site.
If you have a strong background in risk management within the Food Manufacturing (FMCG)sector and a passion for creating safe, legally compliant, and resilient working environments, this is the opportunity for you.
Minimum requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Health, Safety and Environment is essential.
• Experience in a Food Manufacturing environment (essential) .
• 5 to 10 years as an HSE or Risk Manager.
• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH IGC (Essential)
• HIRA Training certificate (Essential).
• 5 to 10 years in managing outsourced service providers is desirable.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure legal compliance with all relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental Acts and legislation.
• Implement and maintain HSE standards, procedures, and control systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Deliver ongoing HSE training, coaching, toolbox talks (e.g., for Invocoms), and legal compliance sessions.
• Onboard new employees regarding HSE requirements, arrange annual, entry, and exit medicals, and manage related reporting.
• Evaluate and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary.
• Build and maintain a culture of health and safety, promoting zero-injury objectives through employee engagement.
• Address unsafe behaviours and conditions and reinforce compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct monthly HSE representative meetings and recognise excellence in HSE performance when observed.
• Proactively identify and address hazards to prevent incidents, injuries, property damage, and reduce or eliminate risks.
• Investigate incidents and implement measures to eliminate or reduce loss, theft, and security breaches.
• Ensure business continuity by maintaining insurance-related standards, addressing audit findings, and implementing emergency response plans.
• Manage outsourced service providers and ad hoc contractors with a focus on HSE compliance.
• Ensure continuous improvement of site HSE through regular internal and external audits.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of HSE legislation and Acts.
• Apply incident investigation techniques and follow structured procedures.
• Analyse HSE data to identify trends and develop targeted corrective actions.
• Follow instructions and procedures meticulously to maintain a safe working environment.

Desired Skills:

• HSE
• SHER
• Risk
• Environmental
• Health and Safety