Risk officer(Mthatha)

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of this role is to proactively assist the National Risk Manager to

manage risk within the company

The risk officer needs to identify, evaluate, monitor, investigate and aid the National Risk Manager to improve controls within the business to mitigate and eliminate any potential risk within the business

Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas:

Internal audit:

Conduct Monthly and Quarterly risk assessments on all departments standard operating and administrative.

Processes and procedures in stores.

After audits performed, draft a risk report of the company with recommendations based on findings.

Monitor controls for stock management, IBT’S, sending and receiving stock, overseeing the

resolution of issues between stores and the distribution centre and investigate any variances.

Management of problematic/high risk stores in allocated areas with internal audits and provide

weekly feedback, report on risks and implementation of preventative measures.

Review of processes and procedures on ground level and ensure any loopholes that arise or are identified are eliminated.

Drive implementation of new policies or procedures within allocated regions.

Collate & submit monthly risk reports for allocated region.

Loss prevention:

Attend annual regional stocktakes

Ensure that stocktake procedures are adhered to during the count by staff & third party.

Investigate High value stock loss identified after stock take was conducted.

Ensure that stocktake documentation has been submitted & signed off at the Centre.

Monitor the stock count controls (Departmental Counts) across allocated region.

Manage and ensure that the Alarm, EAS & CCTV systems are maintained and functional.

Combine a monthly Crime report for allocated region.

Drive accountability with store management and staff.

Identify and facilitate investigations within your area of responsibility.

Personnel:

Facilitate training of staff and management regarding Risk related policies & procedure.

Ensure that a Health and Safety team is in place at the store.

Conduct Monthly meetings with area managers.

Conduct Monthly feedback meeting with National Risk Manager.

General:

Adhoc Risk related duties to attend to outside the scope of the Job spec.

Extensive travel will be required to conduct store visits in allocated region.

Ability to influence change in the organisation.

Qualification

Matric Required

Safety Management Diploma / SAMTRAC Certificate (advantageous)

Emphasis will be placed on relevant working experience.