Risk Control Officer - Molteno

Closing Date 2026/06/29

Reference Number RCL260619-2

Company RCL Foods

Job Title Risk Control Officer - Molteno

Functions SHEQ

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Town / City Molteno

Location - Province Eastern Cape

Location - Country South Africa

Job Description RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Sellati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters.

Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Risk Control Officer for their Groceries Division . The role will be based in Molteno and will report into the SHERQ Manager .

The Risk Controller will be responsible for directing and coordinating all risk management aspects and activities and the development, implementation and management of Risk Control Programmes in accordance with company standards and internationally recognized principles in order to fulfil company strategies as well as compliance with SH&E legislative requirements. They will also be required to make decisions and offer guidance at the highest regional operational levels directly impacting on the strategic management of the operation. To ensure that management and organizational accountability to legislative requirements are addressed. A high level of discretion needs to be applied.

Minimum Requirements

• A recognised tertiary qualification (e.g. risk management).
• National Diploma: Safety Management OR SAMTRAC (or equivalent).
• Systems implementation and Internal Auditor training in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the implementation and management of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 and OHSAS systems.
• Computer literate.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all applicable SHE legislation.
• Thorough working knowledge and experience of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and integrated ISO/OHSAS Systems.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internationally recognized risk management principles.
• Development of thorough working knowledge and experience of Alexander Forbes Risk Management Standards.

Skills/Characteristics

• People management, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Innovative: Sound judgement, reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Acts as a role model for RCL FOODS values.
• Auditing and Presentation skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Duties & Responsibilities Legislative And Policy Compliance

• Ensures legal compliance with the OHSACT (health and safety) and regulations, including environmental, ensures appointments & legal documentations are adhered to.
• Ensure all internal policies are aligned with legislative requirements and best practice.
• Handles regular department of labour factory/business premises health and safety inspections and/or incident investigations.

Emergency Preparedness

• Ensure that fire prevention and emergency procedures are identified and implemented.
• Ensure that a site contingency plan is in place.

Risk Management

• Conduct work place and job specific hazard analysis to identify potential SH&E hazards, determine the risks associated with these hazards and develop and implement appropriate risk control measures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures and recommend changes.
• Conduct internal SH&E audits, participate in external audits and make recommendation to management in terms of SH&E legal and other requirements.
• Identify SHE and any risk training requirements and ensure that HR Development team schedule the required training.

SHE Systems

• Coordinate the development, implementation and management of a standardized Integrated SHE Management System as per ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and the integration with existing TQM (ISO 9001/22001) systems.
• Direct, coordinate, implement and maintain the Alexander Forbes Risk Management programme and standards.
• Maintain risk registers.

Communication

• Communicate risk control and risk management information by analyzing data, developing leading indicators, producing and presenting required reports and advising management accordingly.
• Liaise with external bodies, e.g. Department of Labour, fire department, contractors, service providers (life health, etc) emergency services with regard local governmental compliance requirements and best practice.
• Ensures SHE meetings are held as per policy and records are maintained.

Incident Investigations

• Conduct post incident investigations in order to identify root causes and determine appropriate preventative and corrective action.
• Seek continual improvement in SH&E performance by regularly monitoring company activities and assess the implications of any new developments.