Strategic Leader, Operational Risk & SHE Systems

Exxaro Resources; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Exxaro Resources in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Specialist for Operational Risk Management and SHE Systems. You will lead the development and continuous improvement of the risk framework and SHE management systems, ensuring ISO 45001/14001 alignment and ERP integration across operations.

You will manage risk assessments, governance reporting, and data analytics, while engaging senior stakeholders to drive a strong risk culture and sustainable safety practices in a high‑risk mining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Hons) in a relevant field (Essential/Minimum).
• 6 to 8 years' proven experience in Operational Risk Management, SHE Systems, or Integrated Management Systems within mining, heavy industry, or high‑risk environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing Operational Risk Management Frameworks.
• Significant experience facilitating enterprise risk assessments and maintaining organisational risk registers.
• Proven track record designing, implementing, and monitoring Critical Control Management programmes.
• Experience managing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certified management systems, including audits.
• Familiarity with digital SHE platforms, ERP configurations, and business process integration projects.
• Strong governance reporting, data analytics, and executive reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior leaders.
• Psychometric Assessment and Certificate of Fitness (Essential/Minimum).
• Certifications in ISO 14001 Environmental and ISO or OHSAS Auditing (Recommended).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Operational Risk Management Framework and SHE Management Systems in alignment with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Develop and maintain the Critical Control Management Framework and monitor control effectiveness to prevent incidents.
• Act as custodian for the organisation's digital SHE platforms, overseeing system integration within ERP environments.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and drive corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and treatment with accurate risk registers.
• Deliver governance reporting, dashboards, and analytics for risk and SHE performance for committees and executives.
• Drive a proactive risk culture through coaching and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.
• Support digital transformation and optimisation of SHE processes, ensuring data integrity and high adoption.
• Maintain and standardise SHE policies and documentation across operations.
• Promote collaboration, learning, and innovation in risk and SHE management.

Skills

Operational Risk

SHE Systems

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Governance Reporting

Data Analytics

Stakeholder Engagement

ERP Integration

Audits

Critical Control Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Hons) in a relevant field

Tools

ERP configurations

Job description

Exxaro Resources in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Specialist for Operational Risk Management and SHE Systems. You will lead the development and continuous improvement of the risk framework and SHE management systems, ensuring ISO 45001/14001 alignment and ERP integration across operations.

You will manage risk assessments, governance reporting, and data analytics, while engaging senior stakeholders to drive a strong risk culture and sustainable safety practices in a high‑risk mining