What will you do?<\/p>\n
\tSantam Specialist Solutions has a career opportunity for a\u00a0Risk Engineer\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0Santam Corporate Property\u00a0business area\u00a0which will be based in\u00a0Wanderers Office Park, Illovo, Gauteng.
\n\tThe primary purpose of the Risk Engineer role is to provide specialist engineering risk assessment and loss control expertise that supports effective underwriting, reduces loss exposure, and contributes to sustainable and profitable risk management.<\/p>\n
What will make you successful in this role?<\/p>\n
Key responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tProviding an internal technical information service to Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Executives, and Underwriters regarding risk control standards and requirements as applicable and relevant to insurance and the underwriting of corporate risks
\n\tPlanning and controlling work activities of external\/ contracted independent surveyors
\n\tEnsuring that the standards of Fire and Engineering surveys are maintained throughout, and setting minimum Information and Risk description requirements
\n\tPrioritization of Survey requests and allocation of Survey activities
\n\tAttending to the personal development needs of junior engineers in terms of their interpersonal skills, report writing ability, and analytical skills.
\n\tMaintaining a survey information system and risk engineering database
\n\tPreparation of Risk Recommendations, Requirements, and Monitoring of their Implementation
\n\tLiaising with industry bodies and reinsurers about effective Fire and Risk protection and mitigation standards
\n\tPerforming ad-hoc Fire and Risk surveys (including post-loss surveys) and generation of reports.<\/p>\n
Qualifications & Experience<\/p>\n
\tFCII, ACII, or other relevant tertiary qualification, registration with an industry body is preferable
\n\t\u00b1 5 years\u2019 experience in insurance risk assessment and loss control environment
\n\tKnowledge of fire protection and engineering principles in corporate risk and industrial environments, and understanding of insurance risk exposures, including Machinery Breakdown
\n\tIn-depth understanding and knowledge of the Deemed to Satisfy Rules of the National Building Regulations and other applicable legislation and regulations
\n\tAbility to calculate and assess Maximum Probable Loss exposures, including interdependencies
\n\tThorough understanding of risk management and risk control principles
\n\tGood understanding of business processes and business continuity
\n\tAbility to communicate and negotiate with brokers and internal and external clients. A key role is the value addition through providing effective and practical risk improvement solutions
\n\tKeeping abreast of industry and new technical standards and developments regarding Fire Protection and Loss Prevention
\n\tProvide an in-house technical information system and develop and maintain systems which support this service.
\n\tAbility to communicate with internal and external clients and stakeholders in a way that will establish understanding and co-operation.
\n\tMust have well-developed and proven analytical skills and preferably have had formal training in analytical techniques and process safety studies (MOC\/ FMEA \/ HAZOP).
\n\tMust have had exposure to design procedures and application of design and engineering standards, especially in relation to fire protection, including SANS, ASIB, NFPA, and FM Standards. Experience and understanding of those standards in relation to chemical, petrochemical, and bulk petroleum facilities would be a definite advantage.<\/p>\n
Skills & Competencies<\/p>\n
\tAnalytical Thinking
\n\tProblem Solving & Risk Judgement
\n\tSystems & Interdependency Thinking
\n\tTechnical Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
\n\tProfessional Report Writing
\n\tCollaboration & Relationship Management
\n\tAttention to Detail
\n\tProfessional Credibility & Integrity
\n\tAccountability
\n\tResilience & Adaptability
\n\tClient & Business Focus<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.santam.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
careers.sanlamcloud.co.za<\/p>\n
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