Job Description

We are looking for a meticulous and confident Integrated SHEQ Systems & Audit Specialist to act as the custodian of our Integrated SHEQ Management System. You will ensure continuous compliance, audit readiness, and best-in-class document control across all sites, while calmly steering both internal and external audits to successful outcomes.

Your Mission

To own, protect and continuously improve the company's Integrated SHEQ Management System in line with FSSC 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SMETA, Export and Regulatory Requirements -- ensuring that when auditors arrive, we're already ready.

Key Areas of Accountability

Integrated Management System Ownership

Maintain and administer the Integrated SHEQ Management System across all sites

Ensure alignment with all applicable standards and regulatory requirements

Support the SHEQ Manager with system improvements and Management Review inputs

Document Control (Where Order Reigns Supreme)

Control and maintain all SHEQ documentation, including policies, SOPs, specifications, HACCP plans, work instructions, forms, records and registers

Ensure robust version control, approval workflows, change control, controlled distribution and withdrawal of obsolete documents

Maintain master document registers per standard and per site

Ensure site teams always work from current, approved documentation

Manage supplier questionnaires, supporting documentation and maintain an up-to-date Approved Supplier List (ASL)

Ensure Production Packs, Quality Packs and File 13 records are accurate, accessible and audit-ready

Assign File 13 user access in collaboration with IT

Maintain laboratory records for process-related results (moisture, water activity, nutritional data)

Internal Audit Programme

Develop, manage and execute the Annual Internal Audit Programme

Conduct internal audits covering:


Food Safety (FSSC 22000



Quality & Quantity (e-mark)



Occupational Health & Safety (ISO 45001)



Ethical & Social Responsibility (SMETA)


Compile audit reports, communicate findings and track corrective actions to closure

External Audit Coordination & Leadership

Act as Audit Lead for all external audits, including


FSSC 2200



ISO 45001



SMETA



ZA Export



EU, UK and FDA audits (Treats Plant)


Prepare sites through gap assessments, documentation reviews and audit planning

Host auditors with confidence and professionalism

Manage audit close-outs and certification maintenance

Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors on system-related matters

Support mock recalls and traceability exercises by retrieving records, COAs, COCs and process documentation

Corrective Actions & Compliance Monitoring

Maintain CPAR registers and monitor non-conformance trends

Support departments with corrective action development and implementation

Escalate systemic or high-risk compliance issues to the SHEQ Manager

Reporting & Communication

Prepare audit summaries, compliance reports and Management Review inputs

Report audit performance, risks and compliance status to SHEQ and Technical Management

Liaise with suppliers (with Supply Chain) to manage and update all supplier documentation

Why Montego:

Montego Pet Nutrition, a family business established in 2000 in the Karoo, is the leading independent pet food manufacturer in the African Market. As a pioneer in pet care, we have always been passionate about bettering pets, people and the planet. For 25 years, our genuine love of pets has been at the heart of our business and supports our brand promise of "Better Every Day". Today, pet owners in more than 20 countries across five continents trust us to produce world-class products with the health and wellbeing of pets in mind.

What You'll Bring

Qualification in Food Science, Quality Management, Environmental Management or Health & Safety (NQF Level 6)

Qualified Internal Auditor (FSSC 22000 / ISO 14001

Export regulatory audit experience (EU / UK / FDA / ZA)

SMETA or social audit exposure

Lead Auditor qualification

Valid Driver's Licence (Code B)

Certified Internal Auditor

Minimum 5 years' experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment

Proven exposure to FSSC 22000, BRCGS, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, Legal Metrology, Internal Auditing and Management System Document Control

Proficient in MS Office

Strong understanding of FSSC 22000 document control processes

Confident communicator (written and verbal)

Excellent planning, coordination and follow-up skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple audits simultaneously

High integrity, sound judgement and absolute respect for confidentiality

* Structured, detail-oriented and unfailingly accurate