Our Vision
To be a leading integrated physical risk management partner, recognised for delivering structured, practical, and value-driven risk solutions across South Africa and the Southern parts of Africa.
About Us
One integrated approach to managing physical security, safety, and insurance risk.
IRS brings multi-disciplinary consulting together to deliver a single, structured, and practical view of physical risk across South Africa and the wider Southern African region.
Who we are
Structured.
Practical.
Integrated.
30+
Years
4
Disciplines
ISO
Aligned
Who We Are
A multi-disciplinary partner for complex, regulated, and high-risk operating environments.
IRS unifies security, occupational health and safety, and insurance risk into one structured methodology — helping leadership teams reduce duplication, strengthen compliance, and improve resilience with clearer decision-grade insight.
Our Mission
To provide organisations with a clear, structured understanding of physical risk, supported by practical mitigation strategies that reduce exposure, improve compliance, and protect business continuity.
Our Values
Principles that guide every engagement and every recommendation.
01
Integrity
Delivering objective, defensible, and professional assessments.
02
Excellence
Maintaining consistently high standards in evaluation, reporting, and follow-through.
03
Practicality
Providing implementable and cost-conscious solutions suited to real operations.
04
Accountability
Taking responsibility for quality, consistency, and measurable outcomes.
05
Continuous Improvement
Adapting to evolving risks, standards, and client environments.
Our Standards
Built on recognised frameworks — measured by real outcomes.
Aligned standards
Audit-ready framework
ISO 31000
OHS Act
SANS
PSIRA
IRMSA
FPASA
Outcome trend
Residual risk over engagement
−66%
BaselineM3M6M9M12Target
Director Profile
Franz Rüdeck
Founder & Principal Consultant — Integrated Risk Solutions (PTY) Ltd.
Professional Summary
Franz is a senior risk management professional with more than 31 years of experience in risk and compliance consulting. Through Integrated Risk Solutions, he provides practical, solution-driven advisory services focused on reducing operational risk, improving compliance, and strengthening business resilience.
Specialises In
- Security Risk Management
- Occupational Safety
- Operational Risk Mitigation
- Compliance Management
- Insurance Risk Surveying
Extensive Experience In
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Risk Assessments
- Incident Investigation
- Business Continuity
- Governance Compliance
- Operational Risk Control
Working Style
Franz is known for a practical, professional, and implementation-led approach. He works closely with clients to improve safety, reduce exposure, support stakeholder engagement, and create more resilient operating environments through clear, structured risk advice.