Risk, Security & Facilities Lead — Johannesburg

BCE Foods; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

BCE Foods is seeking a dynamic, energetic leader to take overall responsibility for risk, security, occupational health and safety, and facilities across the business. Identify, evaluate and mitigate risks; formulate strategies and policies to protect people, property and stock.

The role also covers facilities maintenance, compliance with OHS legislation, inspections, incident investigations and reporting, and contractor management in a busy warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Matric and a relevant qualification in Risk Management, Safety Management, Facilities Management or a related field.
• PSIRA Grade A (highly beneficial)
• 5–7 years relevant experience, preferably within a warehouse, distribution, retail, manufacturing or similarly operational environment.
• 3–5 years management/supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, security, loss prevention and Occupational Health & Safety.
• Experience in facilities and contractor management.
• Experience managing security systems, CCTV, access control and related technology.
• Strong incident investigation and report-writing skills.
• Good understanding of OHS legislation and workplace safety requirements.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to operate effectively in a busy warehouse and operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Effective control and management of security officers and security service providers.
• Management of security systems including CCTV, access control, alarms and related systems.
• Security and loss-prevention control.
• Stock loss prevention and identifying potential loss areas.
• Conduct regular security, risk and operational inspections.
• Incident prevention, investigations, reporting and corrective action.
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational, security, safety and business risks.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure identified risks are actively managed.
• Oversee Occupational Health and Safety compliance and training.
• Conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents and near misses and implement preventative and corrective actions.
• Overall responsibility for managing and maintaining company facilities and infrastructure.
• Develop preventative maintenance programmes for facilities and infrastructure.
• Coordinate and manage contractors, service providers and maintenance companies.
• Obtain and manage quotations for maintenance, repairs and facility-related projects.
• Monitor facilities-related expenditure and ensure costs are effectively controlled.
• Ensure all statutory inspections, certificates, licences and compliance requirements are maintained and up to date.
• Identify facility-related risks and develop appropriate remedial and preventative measures.
• Assist with facility expansions, renovations, relocations and other capital projects where required.
• Ensure the workplace remains clean, safe, secure, functional and fit for purpose.

Skills

Risk management

Security management

OHS compliance

Facilities management

Contractor management

Incident investigation

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Matric

Risk Management qualification

Safety Management qualification

Facilities Management qualification

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Security software

Job description

BCE Foods is seeking a dynamic, energetic leader to take overall responsibility for risk, security, occupational health and safety, and facilities across the business. Identify, evaluate and mitigate risks; formulate strategies and policies to protect people, property and stock.

The role also covers facilities maintenance, compliance with OHS legislation, inspections, incident investigations and reporting, and contractor management in a busy warehouse environment.