Operational Risk Advisor

Thabazimbi - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

To provide coordination in the implementation and execution of the operational risk management process at mining and process operations and reporting on these activities.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Risk Management

Support the planning coordination and implementation of the ORM with specific focus on Baseline and Issue- based risk management activities.
Oversee effective execution of the four ORM layers of risk management at the operation:
- Baseline Risk Management
- Issuebased risk management
- Task risk management
- Continuous risk management
Co-ordinate ORM execution in line with the integrated risk management processes systems standards and procedures.
Support implementation adoption and sustainability of the ORM digital platform.

Programme Planning & Governance

Assist in delivering the annual ORM programme ensuring alignment with operational targets and key results.
Conduct monthly assessments of operational risk performance and prepare status reports for Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) and operational risk roleholders.
Support action planning to address deviations or emerging risk concerns.

Capability Building & Stakeholder Support

Strengthen operational and contractor capability through planned ORM training coaching and formal capacitybuilding programmes.
Provide riskbased advisory input to enhance integration of ORM into operational practices including:
- Operational Model
- Learning and incident investigation
- Assurance activities
- Critical control verification

Technical Contribution

Provide specialist insight to support the management of material risks and improve leading practices across mining processing engineering and related functions.

The successful candidate will report to Section Manager: Operational Risk

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

National Diploma (Risk Management SHE Sciences Engineering or related field) or equivalent qualification.

Advantageous

Training in ISO Management Systems (ISO 18001)
Auditing or risk qualifications
ORMspecific training
Health and Safety Management training

Experience

Minimum 5 years experience in mining operations with strong understanding of mining processes and operational challenges.
Demonstrated ability to translate ORM principles into practical applications in mining processing and engineering contexts.
Experience in risk management within a technical operational or assurance environment.
Knowledge and application of tools such as BowTie HAZOP and other industrystandard methodologies.
Experience using SHE and IRM digital platforms and coordinating critical control verification audits.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate across all organisational levels.
Sound understanding of the PGM value chain and SHE trends.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

Operations

Project management fundamentals
Awareness of new technologies and their operational impact
Business improvement tools and methodologies
Understanding of legislative developments including tailings management

Commercial

Business acumen and understanding of site performance drivers
Basic financial metrics cost and value management and budgeting principles

Management

Risk management techniques and critical control methodologies
Value chain drivers and interdependencies
Leadership tools for highperformance and change management

Compliance

Knowledge of safety health environmental statutory regulatory and permitting requirements

Additional Information :

What We Offer

At Valterra Platinum you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

Meaningful work in a high-performance values-led environment.
Market-aligned reward and recognition.
Opportunities for learning development and progression.
A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.
Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms these include all acts of gender based violence bullying harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful inclusive and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

To provide coordination in the implementation and execution of the operational risk management process at mining and process operations and reporting on these activities.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Risk ManagementSupport the planning coordination and implementation of the ORM with specific focus...