Job Description

Key Responsibilities
Policy Development & Implementation:

• Create and maintain SHEQ policies and comprehensive management systems to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure the facility adheres to all local, national, and international Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) laws and standards.

Risk Management:

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify hazards, evaluate potential risks, and implement appropriate controls and preventive measures.

Incident Management:

• Lead thorough investigations into incidents, performing root cause analyses and developing effective corrective and preventive actions.

Auditing and Inspections:

• Plan and oversee both internal and external SHEQ audits and inspections to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.

Cultural Promotion:

• Foster and embed a strong culture of safety, health, and quality among all employees and departments.

Training and Guidance:

• Provide necessary SHEQ-related training and ongoing guidance to employees to ensure understanding and compliance.

Performance Monitoring:

• Track and report on key SHEQ performance indicators (KPIs) and progress towards objectives.

Continuous Improvement:

• Collaborate with stakeholders and implement initiatives to drive ongoing improvement in SHEQ performance.

Documentation & Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, audits, training, and other SHEQ-related activities.

Typical Qualifications

• A relevant national diploma or degree in a field such as Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Quality Management, or Food Technology.
• Significant experience (often 5+ years) in a SHEQ or Quality Assurance role, ideally within the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Familiarity with quality management systems like FSSC 22000 and relevant ISO standards.
• Proven experience with audit preparation and management

Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following documentation:

• CV
• Qualifications
• 2 x most recent payslips

Only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.

Skills Required