Job Description

The Risk Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Risk Engineering team in overseeing compliance and risk management initiatives across the Shoprite Group. The role has a major focus on managing the risk of fire within the Group and aims to provide operational support, mitigate risk, improve safety, and reduce claims. The Risk Engineering Manager collaborates with stakeholders across the Group to assess risks, identify trends, determine compliance standards, and develop effective risk mitigation strategies.
Job Advert Details
Job Category Finance
Job Objectives
Risk Analysis and Mitigation

• Analyze and assess risks and trends across the Group, identifying suitable methodologies, processes, or practices to mitigate potential risks.
• Conduct comprehensive site visits to perform risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulations and risk mitigation standards.
• Research and stay updated with regulatory requirements and best practices to support the development and continuous improvement of projects and initiatives.

Compliance Management

• Determine compliance requirements and establish monitoring processes to ensure adherence to regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures, policies, and budgets related to risk engineering.
• Review technical documents such as standards, proposals, designs, and budgets to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Project Management and Coordination

• Prepare and document project proposals, including project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify project requirements and provide regular communication on project progress, including status reporting, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Provide project management support, ensuring ownership and timely delivery of risk initiatives and priorities.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and manage the Risk Engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and support to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and effective communication.
• Identify training and development needs within the team and coordinate relevant training programs.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with various stakeholders, both internally and externally, to understand their requirements and align risk engineering initiatives with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define compliance standards and ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the risk management process.
• Address stakeholder queries, project requirements, and feedback in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications
Degree in Engineering, Risk Management, or a related technical field (preferred).
Experience

• 5 years of experience in a Senior Risk Engineering role or similar, assessing risk, monitoring compliance, and executing projects to manage loss control and mitigate risk in a regulatory, building control, health and safety, or risk management environment - (essential).
• Experience in a retail, FMCG, or engineering environment - (essential).

Knowledge and Skills
Essential:

• MS Office, with an intermediate skill level in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint - (essential).
• Conducting hazard analysis
• Conducting risk assessments and applying risk engineering practices and principles
• Risk mitigation strategies
• Health and safety practices
• Reviewing technical documents such as standards, proposals, designs and budgets
• Project management methodologies and practices

Skills Required