Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):

Effective people management, which includes:

• Management and development of Security & Risk Department staff
• Supervision of contracted Security and Cleaning Services staff and monitoring of service levels

Contractor Management

Manage site security, which includes:

• Implementing  and maintaining  effective access control
• Ensuring that procedures are in place for the protection of assets
• Ensuring that procedures are in place for the final control of all dispatched and received liquor
• Manage site safety, which includes:
• Implementing, maintaining and ensuring compliance to relevant Group Safety & Fire Prevention Standards; OHS Act; COID Act; Municipal & building               regulations; SABS codes; etc.
• Liaising with emergency services

Site Risk Management, which includes:

• Implementing and maintaining the Distell Risk Management Program to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
• Emergency Preparedness and Response planning
• Conducting HIRA’s (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment), audits and investigations
• Liaising with all departmental heads on Occupational Health & Safety, Risk and Environmental related matters

Performing related administration, which includes:

•  Detailed recordkeeping to ensure traceability and legal compliance with regards to Occupational Health & Safety, Risk and Environmental standards
•  Recording accidents, incidents and losses whilst ensuring that the required reporting, investigations and corrective actions are taken by relevant parties
•  Co-ordinating all Occupational Health & Safety, Risk and Environmental related training in order to adhere to relevant legislation
•     (e.g. OHS Act NEMA, ISO14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 etc.).
•  Assist in maintaining Quality Management Systems and Standards (ISO 9001:2000, ISO 22000, HACCP, BRC, IFS, etc).
•  Active participation in Mini-Business (MDWT) activities and improvement initiatives within the HSE Department

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• A relevant diploma in Safety & Environment Management or equivalent qualification 
• 3-5years of relevant working experience in a similar capacity within a Health & Safety and/or Security & Risk field.  
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. OHS Act, NEMA, etc.) and risk control standards.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO, HACCP; etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure effective interaction with individuals on all levels.
• Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint).
• Competence in the use of SAP would be advantageous.
• Financial acumen, along with proven ability to plan, organize, co-ordinate, facilitate and evaluate initiatives
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Must be pro-active and assertive to ensure compliance to rules and regulations.
• Sober habits.
• An unendorsed, valid driving licence (Code B) and own or reliable transport to and from work.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.
• Willingness and ability to perform standby duties and conduct site and emergency visits after hours.