RCL Foods Careers South Africa – Risk Officer

Job Description:

We at RCL FOODS are in search for a Risk Officer to join our Baking Division. The role will be based in Bushbuckridge and report to the General Manager. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to ensure that the health & safety systems/programs are monitored as per company requirements and legislation.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Address employees’ safety concerns;
• Respond to emergencies on or about the Bakery property;
• Ensure a safe working environment;
• Increase health and safety awareness at all levels within the bakery;
• Investigate and report on complaints of hazardous working conditions to the management of the Bakery;
• Coordinate registration and removal of hazardous waste;
• Arrange for Occupational Health and Safety testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary;
• Conduct all health and safety-related induction training for all new staff;
• 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;
• Serve on the Bakery Occupational Health and Safety Committees;
• Receive reports from and respond to orders issued by Department of Labour inspectors;
• Conduct and or assist, as necessary, the safety inspections of any Department;
• Implement and monitor company Occupational Health and Safety policy, programs and procedures;
• Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits;

Qualification & Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years working in a health and safety environment implementing health and safety standards and policies
• A degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Management or like discipline

Job Details:

Company: RCL Foods

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, SA

Application Deadline: N/A