Risk Officer

**RCL FOODS** is seeking a **Risk Officer** for our bakery based in **Tzaneen**. The incumbent in this role is tasked to ensure that the health & safety systems, programs and practices are monitored and are aligned to company requirements and legislation.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
Implement and monitor company Occupational Health and Safety policy, programs and procedures; Assist the Bakery in complying with current health and safety legislation and/or regulations with the objective of ensuring that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to protect the safety and health of staff, contractors and visitors.

Increase health and safety awareness at all levels within the bakery

Investigate and report on all serious / critical personal injury accidents occurring to staff and/or visitors to the management of the bakery, and to assist in the investigations of all accidents/incidents that result in substantial damage to company vehicles and property

Investigate and report on complaints of hazardous working conditions to the management of the Bakery

Address employees’ safety concerns; Conduct and or assist, as necessary, the safety inspections of any Department

Coordinate Health and Safety meetings

Serve on the Bakery Occupational Health and Safety Committees

Ensure a safe working environment

Respond to emergencies on or about the Bakery property

Coordinate registration and removal of hazardous waste

Receive reports from and respond to orders issued by Department of Labour inspectors

Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits

Conduct all health and safety related induction training for all new staff

Arrange for Occupational Health and Safety testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary Act as liaison with all related governmental bodies and regulating agencies

Coordinate the training of personnel in areas of safety, including first aid, CPR, accident prevention and investigation, workplace inspections and other matters related to implementing safety procedures in Bakery facilities

Coordinate the Bakery’s emergency procedures and act as the Bakery’s emergency onsite coordinator

Develop, review and update appropriate sections of the Bakery’s Emergency Procedures Manual

Liaise with municipal and metro Emergency planner, update plans, organize exercises and evaluate procedures; Liaise with the fire department regarding emergency procedures, communications and fire safety education programs

**Minimum Requirements**:
A Degree or Diploma in Health, Safety or environmental studies

SAMTRAC

3 - 5 years OHS experience in a Mining/Construction/Production/Manufacturing Environment

Knowledge of Occupational, Health and Safety laws