Risk Officer
Boardroom AppointmentsJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
Responsible for compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act guidelines and ensuring a safe workplace according to legal standards. The role involves providing advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations and fostering a culture of attention to health and safety.
Requirements
- SAMTRAC Certificate or equivalent occupational SHE training
- National Diploma or equivalent in Health & Safety Management
- Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience
- National Senior Certificate / Matric
- First Aid level 2 Basic Certificate
- Fire Prevention Certificate
- Environmental & Quality qualification
- Computer literacy, with MS Office (excel intermediate to advanced)
- Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the regulations
- Experience with AEL and MHI Ideal
- Experience of implementing Health and Safety Systems in a highly technical, complex industrial environment
- Exposure to and understanding of implementation of ISO 45001 / 14001 and ISO 9001
- Well experienced in Company standards and programs requirements
- Experience in the management of contractors in line with the OHSA and Construction Regulations
- Experience working in an environment with Hazardous Chemicals