Sappi Southern Africa

Saiccor Mill, Umkomaas

Risk Officer (HRL 15)

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Risk Officer to facilitate the implementation and management of internationally acceptable risk control standards aimed at reducing the company’s exposure to undesired risks that lead to financial loss through personal injury, occupational illness, machinery breakdown, hazardous chemical incidents, and environmental impacts.

As a Risk Officer , you will be responsible for:

• Conduct various internal and external audits (contractor audits, Supplier or Vendor audits, ISO Audit Safety Compliance audits.
• Follow-up on findings to ensure closure and implementation of corrective or preventative action
• Enforce compliance to life-saving rules, and legal, procedural, and other requirements and initiate disciplinary processes for non-compliance
• Provide technical advice to Management, Engineering, Contractors, and Employees mill-wide to ensure compliance with the OHS Act, Construction Regulations, SANS codes, policies, and other legislation
• Seek and recommend new methods procedures or standards for implementation/integration in or with existing systems/modules to improve Sappi’s compliance with World-Class standards
• Perform individual investigations and work with the Department of Labour to investigate undesired events, by gathering information to determine the underlying causes for; Personnel injuries/occupational illness/property damage incidents, reportable injuries/fatalities, toxic chemical release, or spillages
• Conduct informal checks on procedures, and work instructions and ensure that the plants adhere to the correct procedures for issuing General Work Permits
• Assist with general Mill induction, orientation, SHEQ awareness programs, and site-specific inductions. Assist in the determination of the correct safety training
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis for Employee or Contractor injuries assist in compiling reports and facilitate weekly incident review meetings
• Perform the SHEQ superintendent functions for a portfolio of business areas as required
• Compile weekly and monthly safety statistics reports and ensure accurate record-keeping for all incidents

What are we looking for?

• NQF Level 6 in Safety Management while NQF Level 7 in Safety Management would be advantageous
• At least 3-5 years relevant experience in Pulp and Paper/Chemical Environment within a Safety environment.
• Knowledge of ISO Systems
• Certificates in HIRA, RCAT, and ISO auditing

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Closing Date: 17 November 2023

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Feel free to visit our website for further information www.sappi.com

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.