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Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper-pulp and paper based solutions to its direct and indirect customer base across more than 100 countries. Our dissolving wood pulp is used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre for clothing and textiles, acetate tow, … read morepharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer products. Our market-leading range of paper products includes: coated fine papers used by printers, publishers and corporate end-users in the production of books, brochures, magazines, catalogues, direct mail and many other print applications; casting release papers used by suppliers to the fashion, textiles, automobile and household industries; and newsprint, uncoated graphic and business papers and premium quality packaging papers and tissue products in the Southern Africa region. The pulp needed for our products is either produced within Sappi or bought from accredited suppliers. Across the group, Sappi is close to 'pulp neutral’, meaning that we sell almost as much pulp as we buy. N4 National Road 1209 Ngodwana South Africa
As a Risk Manager, you will be responsible for:
Prepare and control the risk department business plan covering personnel, assets, installations, equipment, vehicles, insurance premium capex, and major contracts
Set key performance indicators (KPIs) for team members, conducting regular performance reviews, and providing feedback to ensure continuous improvement
Identify training needs and foster the professional development of team members. This might include mentorship, supporting certifications, or ensuring ongoing education in relevant areas such as risk assessment, compliance, or financial analysis
Create a positive work environment and foster a culture that values open communication, risk awareness, and ethical behavior
Management Representative for ISO 45001 and maintain the integrated management system (IMS) and review frequently Mill compliance and continuous improvement
Ensure and advise on compliance with statutory requirements in the risk management field through the monitoring of legislative changes, consultation with legal experts, external legal compliance audits, corrective action plans, and internal audits
Prepare and distribute relevant reports reflecting the Mill’s risk management status on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Recommend risk control strategies to minimise risk exposure and monitor the effectiveness of the risk management process
Directs the Risk Specialist (Security and Emergency Preparedness) in terms of the mill’s emergency preparedness and response plans in terms of the minimum standards expected for the protection of company assets
Ensure that suitable simulations/drills are held to test the emergency plans and prepare the emergency coordination teams
Create and promote a culture where employees at all levels understand their role in maintaining safety and risk mitigation
Initiate and oversee safety behavior programs that encourage all employees to take personal responsibility for safety
Lead programs that recognize and reward individuals or teams for exemplary safety practices, thereby reinforcing positive behaviors within the safety culture
Lead the organization’s crisis management efforts by ensuring that emergency plans are in place, employees are trained, and that there is a coordinated response to incidents such as natural disasters, health emergencies, or security breaches
Liaise with insurance brokers, surveyors, assessors, mill personnel, company legal advisers, and legal counsel on all insurance matters when needed
Ensure that corrective and preventive action is taken for non-conformances through correct channeling to the responsible people
Ensure that legal requirements are complied with in all respects that the required registers are maintained and that the necessary documentation and investigations are forwarded to the Department of Labour
Set annual targets, objectives, and action plans for the mill and risk department to achieve continuous improvement and to meet certification requirements
Direct a communication strategy to generate awareness and knowledge of safety requirements with the employee and contractor employee workforce
Directs the mill towards improvements required to reduce occupational hygiene exposures and to meet legal requirements
What are we looking for?
B degree in at least one of the SHE disciplines
5 – 8 Years post-graduation experience within the SHE field of which 2 years should be in a Managerial field
In-depth knowledge of health and safety-related legislation and licensing processes
Strong computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
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