Risk Officer (Sunshine)

Closing Date 2026/09/17

Reference Number RCL260907-3

Company RCL Foods

Job Title Risk Officer (Sunshine)

Functions SHEQ

Job Type Classification Permanent

Location - Town / City Durban

Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal

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, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters.

Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com

Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Risk Officer for our Baking Division . The role will be based in Durban and will report into the Risk Control Manager .

The Risk Officer will be responsible for overseeing the adequacy and overall effectiveness of safety, health, environmental (including sustainability) and risk, and its implementation, identification of strategy and operations. Implementing and monitoring the process of safety, health, environment (including sustainability) and risk management and integrating it, into the daily activities within the business units. Ensure the adherence to the safety, health, environmental and risk compliance process. Protect the business units against uncertainties that could threaten the achievement of business objectives. Offer guidance and support to risk controllers.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma: Safety Management or Equivalent (or studying towards).
• SAMTRAC certificate required.
• Environmental, Incident Investigation, HIRA and Auditing Certificate.
• ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Awareness/Implementation/Auditing.
• Minimum 2 experience in a Production/Manufacturing/Construction/Mining Environment.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of OHS Act 85 of 1993.
• Sound understanding of the National Environmental Management Act.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.
• Excellent Investigation skills/techniques.
• Emergency preparedness.
• Business Continuity Planning.
• Contractor Management.
• Basic knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• ISO 45001 & ISO 14001.

Duties & Responsibilities Span Of Control

• Monitors safety and environmental issues, provides training, investigates incidents and accidents, acts as a resident expert on related matters and makes recommendations to improve safety in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• The position requires the ability to cope with changing circumstances and situations with little supervision.
• Interact with operational personnel, departmental managers and Bakery Managers.
• Foster positive relationships with regulatory authorities (Department of Labour, SAPS, PSIRA, Metro Police, Fire Department).
• Work proactively with Management to establish and maintain a programme of continual improvement in the management of Safety and Environmental programmes.
• Provide clear leadership for the development of a safe environment.
• Ensure that the safety and environmental programmes (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001) are carried out efficiently throughout the Bakery & Depots.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide regular reports to management of the systems implemented.
• Keep abreast of legislated changes and best practice methods and implement them at the Bakery.
• Drawing up of Policies/Procedures (Including Safe Operating Procedures).
• Tracking Motor Vehicle Accidents and ensure that disciplinary action is taken against offenders.
• Ensure that management act on the recommendations.
• Assume other duties that may be assigned.
• Assist in budget planning and control.
• Use of trend analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements.
• Chair monthly SHER Meetings.
• Compile a monthly scorecard and ensure scorecard activities are completed when they are due.
• Update monthly reports by their due dates.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure control measures are implemented.
• Drive HIRA on site. Ensure robberies are investigated.
• Reporting of injuries to the DoL for all section 24 incidents.
• Implement and maintain the ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 systems and it’s related requirements.

Audits/Surveys

• Conduct Internal Audits to ensure Compliance.
• Participate in all external audits.
• Ensure surveys and assessments are conducted as per legislation and within the necessary time frame.
• Address corrective actions and gaps identified where necessary.

Training

• Identify employee training needs in relation to Health/Safety and Environmental.
• Plan and ensure training is done as and when legislation requires.
• Develop controls to ensure that training is conducted continuously.
• Update and Maintain related training matrix.

Reporting

• Development of reports in relation to health, safety, environmental and risk issues and communicate to decision makers.
• Combine DIFR stats for monthly reports.
• Sustainable development.
• Analyse data for trends.
• Receive reports and respond to orders issued by DoL.
• Act as liaison with all related regulating agencies.