Risk Controller at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa in Midrand
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa · Midrand, Gauteng
Overview
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is looking for a Risk Controller to join their Risk department in Midrand. This full-time role involves risk management, security, fraud prevention, insurance, compliance, and fire protection. If you have a National Diploma in Risk Management and 3 to 5 years of experience in an industrial or FMCG environment, this could be a great opportunity to grow your career with a leading beverage company.
About the role
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in the Risk department for a Risk Controller based at their Central Office in Midrand. You will play a key role in minimising risks, losses, and exposures across the business.
Your day to day work will involve coaching and guiding teams on risk management and control, overseeing security and fraud prevention, managing insurance claims, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and implementing fire and explosion protection measures. You will also conduct audits, investigations, and risk assessments for contractors and Local Distribution Partners.
Application Notes: Please ensure your application includes a detailed CV and certified copies of your qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requirements
- National Diploma in Risk Management or equivalent
- 3 to 5 years of practical risk management experience in an industrial or FMCG environment
- Demonstrable experience in insurance management, security, fraud investigation, fire and explosion risk management, legal compliance, occupational health and safety, and environmental management
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Valid Code B driver's license
- Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, NOSA standards, hazard identification, and risk mitigation
- Skills in physical and electronic security, fraud investigation, RACM audits, and loss prevention
- Knowledge of corporate insurance policies, claims investigation, cost reduction strategies, and liability management
- Understanding of fire safety, LPG and diesel risk management, emergency planning, and compliance with ASIB and other certifications
- Strong grasp of relevant legislation such as OHS Act, COID Act, Hazardous Substances Act, and Road Traffic Act
- Ability to conduct internal audits, forensic investigations, and prepare reports for disciplinary or legal purposes
Responsibilities
- Coach, guide, and facilitate the execution of the company's risk management and control strategy to minimise risks, losses, and exposures
- Provide professional expertise in risk management, forensic audits, security, occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, and insurance adherence
- Coordinate continuous improvement of risk management processes and communicate loss trends with actionable recommendations
- Ensure physical, electronic, and guarding security measures are adequate and monitored through contracted service providers
- Maintain and audit a detailed site security manual to ensure compliance with security standards
- Limit fraud risk exposure through RACM audits, policy enforcement, awareness campaigns, and governance support
- Support ethics and compliance investigations across the business chain
- Assess risks for corporate events and monitor insurance claims to reduce costs, losses, and liability exposure
- Investigate specific claims to minimise exposure and protect the company's insurance cover
- Monitor and communicate legal responsibilities and ensure site standards, documentation, and operational procedures comply with relevant legislation
- Ensure fire and explosion risks are minimised through regular maintenance, emergency planning, and employee training
- Maintain fire protection equipment, emergency plans, and compliance certifications including ASIB certification and LPG installation safety
- Conduct security and hazard assessments for Local Distribution Partners (LDPs) and oversee risk mitigation measures
Job details
- Organisation
- Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
- Location
- Midrand, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Safety & Security
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This Risk Controller role at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa is a great fit if you enjoy working behind the scenes to keep a large operation safe and compliant. To stand out, tailor your CV to highlight hands on experience in security, fraud investigation, and insurance claims, and mention specific regulations you have worked with like the OHS Act. In the interview, be ready to talk through real examples of how you identified a risk and implemented a solution. Also make sure your driver's license is valid and you are comfortable with regular travel. Good luck!
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