S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.
We’ve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. We’re committed to developing bright, curious, enthusiastic people who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success.
But we also know that work isn’t everything. It’s about the lives and careers it helps us build. We’re immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our people’s wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day.
The role
As a Risk Consultant you will work closely with clients and Account Consultants to help them understand and improve their risk. You will visit client premises of various sizes and across multiple occupancies establishing location risk quality ratings; loss estimates and developing risk improvement recommendations according to existing standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global Risk Consulting team to help support our customers and give clients the ability to thrive.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site visits (through all of Africa) of existing and prospective customers and complete comprehensive reports that evaluate hazards and controls for adequate risk selection and pricing.
- Utilise internal and external information, tools, and resources to evaluate account risk quality and communicate this evaluation to underwriting team members clearly and concisely.
- Manage the scope and scale of loss prevention services delivered to a portfolio of clients, based on client expectations, underwriting requirements and service cost constraints.
- Work directly with clients to improve their property risk profile.
- Maintain strong industry relationships and strengthen this by delivering risk consulting services to prospective clients and brokers.
The role will be based at our Cape Town office, however, there will be significant amount of travel through Africa for this role.
What we're looking for
We think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed at S-RM. That said, if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box—we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.
We’re looking for someone that is able to adapt to change and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment, this person will have some or all of these skills:
- Degree in Engineering (or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
- Previous experience in property loss prevention or industry.
- Excellent knowledge of NFPA and ASIB codes and FM data sheets.
- Broad understanding of key underwriting decision points.
- A willingness to travel.
Successful candidates are also likely to show the following personal attributes:
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong customer relationship and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of functionality of IT systems.
- Skilled in time management and work techniques.
Candidates must have permission to work in South Africa by the start of their employment.
We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it, this includes but is not exhaustive of:
- 23 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (+1 day for every day of service up to a maximum of 28 days);
- Matching pension contribution up to 7% (up to a maximum of 14% combined), and financial education ;
- Hybrid working and flexible working hours.
Parental Support:
- Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;
- Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;
- Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay.
Various Health and Medical Benefits including:
- Medical Aid and Gap Cover Policy (taxable benefit) for you and your family;
- Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app Headspace ;
- EAP programme for you and your immediate family.
The application process
To apply for this role, please submit your CV via this LINK .
The application process will include:
- A preliminary call which will be a chance for you to find out more about S-RM and the role.
- One virtual interview focused on your consulting skills and values fit.
- One virtual interview focusing on your technical skills.
- A final interview which will also be virtual discussing the role in more detail.
We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.
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