Risk Coordinator

In brief

**Overview** The Risk Coordinator at Tiger Brands is a pivotal role designed to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the company. This individual will provide essential behind-the-scenes support, assist with administrative tasks, and be responsible for implementing administrative systems, procedures, and policies while monitoring deliverables. Acting as a primary point of contact, the Risk Coordinator will also function as a project manager for organizational tasks and events, contributing to the overall efficiency and risk management framework of Tiger Brands. **What you will do** * Ensure, where requested, that accidents and incidents in the workplace are fully investigated and reported as per legal requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Workman’s Compensation Act. * Keep the LTIFR rate within the set KPI tolerance level of Albany and the parameters of the National average for Food Manufacturing Companies. * Support external Auditing by Alexander Forbes MARSH & Certification Bodies, SABS, SGS, KPMG, etc. * Perform monthly reporting to the National office HSSE manager and Tiger Brands Risk & Sustainability Director. * Measure against standards as outlined in the Tiger Brands Environmental System. * Conduct ISO 14001 auditing (internal and external). * Implement Utility preventative steps at specific Tiger Brands sites as per a pre-planned programme, ensuring contingency planning in case of utility outages. * Ensure investigations are performed in accordance with the constitution and legal constraints of the law of evidence. * Have training courses approved by the SETAs, ensuring that all employees are trained on a yearly basis to foster an empowered workforce and enable Tiger Brands to claim moneys back from the Skills Development Levy. * Advise & Liaise with line management on internal and external disciplinary procedures. * Ensure appropriate physical & electronic support measures are in place. * Perform employee vetting through Implementation of Tiger Risk Control Standards. * Assess service provider compliance to PSIRA legislation. * Be the custodian of site induction and compliance with OHS Act required training and competence declaration. * Protect the business from internal & external threats such as sabotage, arson, theft, robbery, malicious damage to property and all criminally related risk. * Ensure that Tiger Brands Risk Control Standards are maintained through policies, procedures and systems. * Conduct continuous risk assessments through formalized risk surveys. * Ensure employee compliance against Risk Control standards. * Protect the business against business interruption and identified insurable loss. * Ensure that all Tiger Brands sites have been audited and profiled on a yearly basis as per the fixed pre-planned schedule set out in conjunction with all Tiger. * Liaise with Governmental Departments, SAPS, Justice, and National Intelligence etc. * Appoint and manage a Security service provider. * Apply Security risk assessment methodology based on ISO 31000 Risk management principles. * Conduct security risk assessments when incidents occur that have an impact on the security of the plant. * Identify and mitigate potential security risks. * Implement security policies, procedures, standards, and applicable legislation. * Enforce and audit compliance with security policies, procedures, standards, and applicable legislation. * Activate and coordinate security emergency response resources. * Ensure that up-to-date security emergency response plans are in place. * Ensure effective response to minimize the impact on people and property. * Compile and submit comprehensive monthly security reports timeously. * Understand basic requirements to implement all security related legislation, inclusive of Criminal Procedures Act, PSIRA Act, Popia Act. * Conduct regular audits on site to identify gaps against requirements in the Security processes, procedures and legislative requirements, and ensure these gaps are closed. * Implement communication campaigns to ensure knowledge of Health and Safety legal compliance across the plant. * Understand and apply SOPs; implement ISO18788. * Conduct internal audits and host external audits. Identify and implement sustainable corrective action based on non-conformances. * Keep management informed of the state of security and business operations. * Assess Technical inefficiencies on Security systems (e.g., CCTV, Intruder alarms, Gate systems, etc.). * Initiate Security Capex projects related to security requirements. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Key attributes and Competencies**: * Strong analytical and risk assessment capability * High attention to detail and governance focus * Strong knowledge of compliance, safety, and operational risk processes * Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset * **Experience and Qualifications**: * Risk Management experience in the Food/Beverage industry: * 2 years in Management * 5 years in Operational roles * Core knowledge in Safety management, Safety rules and regulations, Food Safety, Government policies on Safety. * Academic: National Higher Diploma Environmental Health. * Qualification in Legal aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. * Leadership qualities: Leading with Integrity and respect, Influencing others, Managing change, Owning it!, Thinking Innovation, Embracing Diversity, Staying a Step-Ahead. * Personal Effectiveness: Effective communication, Interpersonal skills. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for the Risk Coordinator position is a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional with a strong focus on governance. They must possess comprehensive knowledge of compliance, safety, and operational risk processes, specifically within the Food/Beverage industry. The candidate should have significant experience in risk management, with at least 2 years in a management capacity and 5 years in operational roles. Essential qualifications include a National Higher Diploma in Environmental Health and a qualification in the legal aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Furthermore, the candidate should demonstrate effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset, and strong leadership attributes such as integrity and the ability to influence others. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/risk-coordinator-tiger-brands-3 Source: myjobmag

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