Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

To implement and provide specialised advice to required business areas regarding the Occupational, Health and Safety (OHS) Risk Management Framework and associated regulatory requirements across Standard Bank South Africa , to ensure that business is undertaken in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation and enable the competitive advantage of the organisation.

• Diploma /Degree ,Legal or Risk Management
• Appropriate tertiary qualification or certification in Occupational Health and Safety.

Experience Required

• The role requires a specialist in Compliance Risk Management with 5 - 10 years thorough knowledge of the full dimensions of the field, but deep expertise in the relevant area of specialisation.
• Regulatory environment savvy, with the proven ability to influence all levels of employees to effectively implement compliance frameworks.
•  Provide practical and strategic OHS advice to managers and staff across corporate and regional operations.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, and risk management frameworks.
• Support incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action tracking.
• Assist in updating and implementing OHS management systems, risk registers, and safe work procedures.
•  Conduct safety inspections and audits at regional sites, Facilitate safety training and awareness sessions where required, Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the OHS function.
•  5 to 10 years Proven experience in a Corporate OHS environment (not construction-based).
• Strong working knowledge of Work Health and Safety legislation and related standards.
• Demonstrated ability to apply OHS principles pragmatically in a business context.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
•  Ability to manage competing priorities and operate autonomously.
• Willingness and ability to travel to regional sites as required.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Establishing Rapport
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Resolving Conflict
• Thinking Positively
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Compliance
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Risk Management
• Risk/ Reward Thinking