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Our reputable Foodservice Equipment client , based in Johannesburg, is currently seeking an experienced Risk, Security & Facilities Manager to join their team. Purpose of the Role: The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the management of risk, security, occupational health and safety, and facilities across the business. The role requires a dynamic, energetic, and hands-on individual who can identify, evaluate, and manage security, safety, operational and facilities-related risks.
The successful candidate will develop and implement effective strategies, policies, procedures, and controls to protect the company’s employees, property, stock, equipment, and facilities. The role will also take responsibility for the effective maintenance of the company’s buildings, infrastructure, equipment, security systems, and supporting services. Salary: Market Related Key Responsibilities: Risk & Security Management Take overall responsibility for risk and security management across the business.
Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, security, safety, and business risks. Manage and control security officers and external security service providers. Monitor the performance and service levels of security providers. Manage and oversee all security systems. Ensure CCTV, access-control systems, alarms, and related security technology remain effective and operational. Implement and maintain effective security and loss-prevention controls.
Identify potential areas of stock loss, theft, damage, or operational exposure. Conduct regular security, risk, and operational inspections. Investigate security incidents, theft, stock losses, and other irregularities. Prepare accurate investigation reports. Recommend and implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions. Maintain accurate risk registers. Ensure identified risks are actively monitored and managed.
Provide management with regular updates regarding security concerns and significant business risks. Loss Prevention & Stock Protection Develop and maintain effective stock-loss prevention controls. Identify weaknesses in stock-handling, access-control and security processes. Monitor areas where the business may be exposed to theft, fraud, damage or loss. Investigate stock losses and unexplained variances.
Work with warehouse and operational management to strengthen stock-protection controls. Recommend practical measures to reduce losses and improve accountability. Ensure corrective actions are implemented and monitored. Occupational Health & Safety Take overall responsibility for Occupational Health and Safety within the workplace. Ensure compliance with applicable OHS legislation, regulations, and standards.
Ensure compliance with company health and safety policies and procedures. Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments. Identify unsafe conditions, behaviours, and operational practices. Investigate workplace accidents, incidents and near misses. Implement appropriate corrective and preventative actions. Manage OHS training and employee-awareness programmes. Manage emergency procedures, emergency planning, and workplace drills.
Ensure appropriate safety documentation, registers and records are maintained. Ensure all required OHS appointments and responsibilities are appropriately managed. Promote a strong safety culture across the business. Work closely with management and employees to improve workplace safety. Facilities Management Take overall responsibility for the management and maintenance of company facilities and infrastructure.
Ensure buildings, warehouses, offices, staff areas, parking areas, yards, and other physical assets are maintained to the required standard. Ensure the workplace remains clean, safe, secure, functional, and fit for purpose. Develop and manage preventative-maintenance programmes. Coordinate scheduled and emergency repairs. Monitor the condition of facilities, equipment and infrastructure. Identify maintenanc