Risk Officer

Vumilia Africa Group (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Vumilia Africa Group (Pty) Ltd seeks a dedicated Risk Officer to develop and continuously improve the OHS Management System across manufacturing operations. You will lead risk assessments, inspections, investigations and safety training to build a strong safety culture and compliance.

This role emphasizes proactive hazard identification, regulatory compliance, and reporting to support operational excellence.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent required.
• Safety/Risk Management Certificate or NOSA SAMTRAC essential.
• Proficient MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong knowledge of OHS Act and related regulations.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement OHS policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, inspections and incident investigations.
• Coordinate safety training and emergency preparedness.
• Maintain training records and SHE reporting to management.
• Assist with budget and PPE management.
• Ensure statutory obligations are met and updated.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time-management

Organizing skills

Ability to follow up

Personal accountability

Prioritization under pressure

Strong administrative skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Training & motivating staff

Report writing & documentation

Education

National Diploma in Safety Management

Safety /Risk Management Certificate or NOSA SAMTRAC

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve the organisation's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System to ensure a safe, healthy, and legally compliant working environment across all manufacturing operations. The incumbent will be responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating workplace hazards, ensuring compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards, and promoting a strong safety culture that prevents injuries, occupational illnesses, and operational disruptions.

The Risk Officer will provide technical guidance and operational support to management and employees by conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, incident investigations, compliance audits, safety training, and emergency preparedness initiatives. The role is accountable for driving continuous improvement in health and safety performance, strengthening risk controls, monitoring key safety metrics, and embedding safe work practices that protect employees, contractors, visitors, and company assets while supporting operational excellence and sustainable manufacturing performance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent (e.g. Environmental Health, Occupational hygiene degree/diploma/BTECH)
• Safety /Risk Management Certificate or NOSA SAMTRAC
• Computer literacy, with MS Office (excel intermediate to advanced)
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the regulations
• Valid driver's license
• Attention to detail
• Time-management and promptness
• Accuracy
• Organizing skills
• Ability to follow up
• Personal accountability and commitment
• Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure
• Strong administrative skills
• Good communication at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to train and motivate staff on procedures and systems

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Planning and implementing health and safety projects to investigate, analyse and identify all issues of non-compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to employees.
• Ensuring that all health and safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Ensuring that the division meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
• Performing risk assessments for all processes and activities to identify all hazards.
• Assist with developing safe work procedures to control, mitigate or eliminate all known risks.
• Ensuring the regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
• Ensuring that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
• Ensuring that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills, fire alarms and safety inspections are correctly reported.
• Co-ordinating the development of health and safety systems of work and safe procedures.
• Ensuring that full and accurate health and safety training records are maintained.
• Establishing a full programme of documented health and safety inspections, audits and checks.
• Establishing a structured programme of health and safety training throughout the group.
• Liaising with external health and safety consultants in the provision of training programmes and health and safety services.
• Manage and devise the agenda, facilitate, formulate and distribute minutes for the health and Safety Committee meetings. Ensuring that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines.
• Keeping up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety and welfare at work legislation and communicating relevant changes to the business.
• Providing regular and monthly reports to the Group Risk Manager on relevant health and safety activities.
• Participating in meetings when required to report on relevant health and safety matters.
• Liaising with suppliers etc.
• Any other reasonable duties which may be expected by management from time to time.
• Investigate IODs, notify DOEL of injuries.
• Complete WCA Forms and follow up on resumption reports.
• Manage full process of all on site IODs (arrange doctors' appointments, medicals, etc).
• Report necessary information and evidence to payroll relating to IODs for accurate IOD payroll processing.
• Facilitate the COIDA certificate process and ensure a valid certificate available and on display at all times.
• Assist with Departmental Budgeting.
• Manage first aid supplies and PPE.
• Schedule and monitor all health and safety training needs.
• Testing of fire pump house diesel engines and sprinkler control valves.
• Manage the risk filing system for accurate and up to date record keeping.
• Complete monthly SHE Reports and report on H/S statistics to the Group Risk Manager.
• Schedule and assist in maintaining safety equipment (diesel engine, sprinkler valves, hose reels, air compressors, etc).
• Maintain and implement SHE schedule (servicing and maintenance) for obtaining COC's for building and fire equipment.
• Assist Human Capital with disciplinaries related to non-conformance.
• Attend operations meetings when required