SUMMARY:
SHEQ Manager
Location: Atlantis, Western Cape
Salary: R55,000 TGCOE per month
Benefits: Medical Aid (Compulsory) + Provident Fund
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Reporting To: General Manager
Position Overview
Our client, a leading manufacturing company based in Atlantis, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced and results-driven
SHEQ Manager to lead and manage all
Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) functions across the site.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring full legislative and regulatory compliance, maintaining ISO and FSSC certification standards, driving quality excellence, managing operational and business risks, and promoting a proactive safety and continuous improvement culture throughout the organisation.
This role requires a strong SHEQ professional with proven management experience within a manufacturing environment and the ability to lead teams, manage compliance requirements, and implement effective risk, quality, safety and environmental management systems.
Role Overview
The
SHEQ Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining integrated
Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality management systems.
Within a plastic manufacturing environment, the role is responsible for ensuring strict compliance with legal, food safety, quality and operational standards while identifying and mitigating industrial risks.
The SHEQ Manager will play a key role in maintaining certification standards, improving quality performance, reducing operational risk, ensuring workplace safety and driving a culture of continuous improvement throughout the site.
POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements Matric \/ Grade 12. Relevant tertiary qualification in Safety Management, Risk Management, Compliance Management or a related field. Qualification in Industrial Engineering will be advantageous. Minimum of 5 years' SHEQ management experience . Proven experience within a manufacturing environment is essential. Experience within the plastics manufacturing industry will be highly advantageous. Fluent in Afrikaans and English , both written and verbal. Strong working knowledge of: ISO Management Systems. FSSC standards. Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Environmental legislation and compliance requirements. Risk management principles and processes. Quality assurance and quality control systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office . Strong leadership and team-management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance & Certifications Develop, implement, maintain and continuously improve the organisation's integrated SHEQ Management System. Maintain and secure required ISO and FSSC certifications . Ensure that all site activities comply with applicable environmental legislation, occupational health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements and company policies. Monitor changes in legislation and industry standards and ensure that operational processes remain compliant. Coordinate internal and external SHEQ audits and ensure that all findings are addressed within required timeframes. Maintain accurate compliance records, certification documentation and supporting evidence. Quality Assurance & Testing Oversee the Quality Control Department and ensure that all quality processes are effectively implemented and maintained. Ensure rigorous testing and inspection of raw materials, work-in-progress materials and finished plastic products. Monitor and control product specifications to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements. Review and analyse laboratory and quality-control data. Identify quality trends, deviations and recurring production issues. Implement corrective and preventative measures to minimise production errors, product defects and customer complaints. Ensure testing equipment is correctly maintained, calibrated and used in accordance with approved procedures. Maintain all required quality documentation and records. Risk & Hazard Mitigation Identify, evaluate and manage SHEQ risks throughout site operations. Monitor daily production activities for potential health, safety, environmental and operational hazards. Conduct workplace inspections, site audits and formal risk assessments. Ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented following identified risks or non-conformances. Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster management, emergency preparedness and loss-prevention plans . Coordinate emergency drills and evaluate site preparedness. Implement practical risk-reduction initiatives across production and operational areas. Monitor the effectiveness of risk controls and continually improve mitigation measures. Incident Management & Reporting Manage the reporting, recording and investigation of workplace accidents, incidents, near misses and other adverse events. Ensure serious incidents are escalated appropriately to Senior Management and relevant regulatory authorities where required. Conduct root-cause investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions. Monitor daily production outputs and operational activities for potential SHEQ concerns. Analyse incident trends and identify areas requiring intervention or improvement. Maintain accurate incident registers, investigation reports and supporting documentation. Environmental Management Develop, implement and maintain effective environmental management systems. Ensure compliance with applicable environmental legislation and permit requirements. Monitor waste management, emissions, chemical handling and other environmental risks. Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency. Implement corrective measures where environmental risks or non-compliance are identified. Promote environmental awareness throughout the organisation. Contractor & Supplier Oversight Manage and enforce strict SHEQ compliance requirements for all contractors, service providers and relevant suppliers operating on or supplying the site. Ensure required contractor documentation is valid and up to date before work commences. Manage compliance documentation including: GMR 2(7) \/ 32.7 agreements , where applicable. Letters of Good Standing. Medical fitness records and certificates. Contractor safety files. Risk assessments and method statements. Permits to work. Verify compliance of chemical suppliers and ensure required safety documentation is available. Monitor the compliance and suitability of PPE suppliers and supplied equipment. Conduct contractor and supplier audits where necessary. Address and escalate contractor non-compliance. Training & Strategic Communication Develop and implement a site-wide SHEQ communication and awareness strategy . Promote a positive safety, quality and compliance culture across all levels of the organisation. Develop and deliver SHEQ training, awareness sessions and specialist coaching. Ensure employees understand relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and statutory requirements. Ensure Quality Control and Safety teams receive appropriate technical and operational training. Ensure staff are trained in the correct use of testing equipment and equipment calibration requirements. Coordinate toolbox talks, refresher training and compliance awareness programmes. Maintain accurate training records and monitor employee competency. Continuous Improvement Drive SHEQ continuous improvement programmes across the organisation. Analyse trends in safety incidents, quality defects, audit findings and environmental performance. Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and operational controls. Implement preventative actions aimed at reducing incidents, non-conformances, production losses and quality failures. Establish and monitor SHEQ performance indicators. Prepare regular SHEQ reports for the General Manager and Senior Management. Provide recommendations based on SHEQ performance trends and identified risks. Team Leadership & Management Lead, manage, coach and develop the Quality Control and SHE teams. Establish clear performance standards, responsibilities and objectives. Monitor team performance and ensure accountability. Ensure adequate staffing, training and competency within the SHEQ function. Promote collaboration between SHEQ, Production, Maintenance and other operational departments. Provide professional guidance to management and employees on all SHEQ-related matters. Direct Reports The SHEQ Manager will be responsible for managing and developing the following employees: Quality Control Supervisor. Quality Control Inspectors. Quality Assurance Administrator. SHE Officer. Key Competencies Strong leadership and people-management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. High level of attention to detail. Strong knowledge of risk, compliance and governance principles. Ability to identify risks and implement practical corrective and preventative actions. Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills. Ability to interpret legislation, standards, technical specifications and quality data. Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and levels of management. Sound decision-making ability. Strong investigation and root-cause analysis skills. Ability to drive change and continuous improvement. Strong commitment to quality, workplace safety, environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance. Salary & Benefits The salary package on offer is: R55,000 TGCOE per month. Medical Aid - compulsory. Provident Fund. Working Hours Monday to Friday. Reporting Structure The SHEQ Manager will report directly to the General Manager .
