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Mid-Level Risk Surveyor
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Key Requirements
- 3 6 years experience in insurance risk surveying loss control or risk assessment.
- Strong understanding of property fire theft and liability risk exposures.
- Knowledge of SANS standards fire codes and insurance risk frameworks.
- Valid drivers licence and willingness to travel extensively for site inspections.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple surveys within deadlines.
- Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
- Excellent client-facing and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site risk surveys at commercial industrial and retail properties.
- Assess fire protection systems security measures housekeeping standards and liability risks.
- Prepare detailed risk assessment reports with practical recommendations.
- Liaise with underwriters brokers and clients regarding survey findings and risk improvements.
- Monitor compliance with relevant risk management and safety standards.
- Manage survey schedules and ensure reports are completed within agreed timelines.
- Identify potential hazards and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
- Maintain accurate records and provide ongoing support to underwriting teams.
Key Skills
- Insurance Risk Surveying
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Property & Liability Risk Analysis
- Loss Control & Risk Mitigation
- Report Writing & Technical Documentation
- Risk Inspection & Compliance Auditing
- Client Relationship Management
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Time Management & Planning
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Stakeholder Engagement
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Risk Management Safety Management Engineering Insurance or a related field.
- Professional certifications in Risk Management Occupational Health & Safety Fire Safety or Insurance advantageous.
- Valid drivers licence essential.
- Training in fire protection systems risk auditing or loss control advantageous.
- Ongoing professional development within risk management or insurance preferred.
