RISK OFFICER PORT ELIZABETH

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

RISK OFFICER (CLOTHING RETAIL) / PORT ELIZABETH. Candidate will be based in Port Elizabeth however extensive travel will be required. This position is available ASAP

The purpose of this role is to proactively assist the National Risk Manager to manage risk within the company by identifying, evaluating, monitoring, investigating and aiding the National Risk Manager to improve controls within the business to mitigate and eliminate any potential risk within the business

Requirements:

Matric/Grade 12

Safety Management Diploma / SAMTRAC Certificate (advantageous)

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a Risk OR Compliance related role (Retail experience would be an advantage)

Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook

Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle

Ability to travel extensively

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Competencies

Ability to work independently but also manage a team

Methodical/Practical

Analytical thinking

Big picture orientated

Assertive & Decisive

Attention to detail

Strong character

Honest/Reliable

Solid numerical and analytical skills

Ability to implement new initiatives and control measures within the business

Key Accountabilities

Internal audit:

Conduct Monthly & Quarterly risk assessments on all departments standard operating &

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 & staff.

Identify and facilitate investigations within your area of responsibility

Personnel:

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

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

Conduct Monthly meetings with area managers.

Conduct Monthly feedback meeting with National Risk Manager

Identify risk and evaluate controls:

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.

Undertakings

MIE, Credit Check

Criminal check

Fraud check

Qualification verification

Psychometric Assessment

Salary: Market related (depending on experience and qualifications); Company pool vehicle, Cellphone, Laptop & 3G, fuel card

Application Process:

Apply online or e-mail application CV with qualifications and recent head & shoulder photo to Solutions@workafrica.co.za, use “RISK OFFICER PORT ELIZABETH” in the subject of the e-mail. If you don’t hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful

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