We have an exciting opportunity available for a Private Risk Engineer.
What will make you successful in this role?The position will have full accountability for the risk survey evaluation and underwriting of all very large Commercial Property policies with exposures greater than R250m at every stage of the policy lifecycle i.e. from quote stage to amendments to renewal of these policies and will therefore require a certain level of discretion to be considered and applied. The incumbent will be expected to know these policies intimately and be able to discuss details directly with brokers, giving advice where required and suggesting solutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducting desktop assessments according to retention class and exposure.Identify hazards and risk exposures at the premises and advise of risk improvement requirements.Review survey reports provided from internal and external stakeholders to assess the risk and to provide risk reduction requirements or alternative risk management measures.Review surveys & QA of completed survey reports.Assist Underwriters in risk selection and retention by providing loss control expertise.Provide technical support to underwriters and technical managers.Read and interpret the survey report requirements and prepare RRR letters for brokers including handling RRR negotiations under the guidance of the relevant Technical Manager.Qualifications and ExperienceMatric.Fire Service Qualification, Technical Engineering Degree or Diploma, or relevant qualification.Valid driver's licence.Experience and competence at risk surveying.Ability to work with all relevant SANS and firefighting codes/standards.Google Earth & Maps analysis.SkillsCommunication and understanding of Basic & Advanced fire hazards, firefighting, risk identification, etc.Ability to cope with conflicting demands and prioritize tasks.Appreciation of surveying and underwriting principles.Numerical skills.Information seeking i.e. likes to get to the bottom of things.Commercial and profit-driven.Execution and deadline-oriented.Good communication skills (verbal and written).Keen attention to detail.Teamwork and cooperation.Flexibility.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.Strong client service orientation.Ability to work under pressure.Self-confidence.Problem solving.
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