SUMMARY:
Senior SHEQ Manager (Wheat & Maize Milling)
POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Senior SHEQ Manager (Wheat & Maize Milling)
📍 Location: Pretoria
🧑💼 Level: Senior | Executive Track
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About the Role:
Our client, a leader in the food manufacturing sector, is seeking a Senior SHEQ Manager with proven expertise in wheat and maize milling, dry goods, and food safety systems. This individual will play a pivotal strategic role, not only overseeing compliance and operational excellence, but also laying the groundwork for executive-level responsibilities in the near future.
This is an exciting growth opportunity for a professional with a strong SHEQ, Pragma, and ISO/FSSC22000 background, coupled with experience in client management, export markets, and FDA regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Compliance & Systems Management
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Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive SHEQ and Quality Management Systems in line with FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
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Maintain a robust Pragma maintenance management system(similar system) integrated with quality and safety goals.
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Ensure up-to-date knowledge and full regulatory compliance with both local and international standards.
✅ Quality Assurance & Food Safety Leadership
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Oversee quality control across wheat and maize milling operations and dry goods production.
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Conduct internal audits, drive continuous improvement, and lead root cause analysis and CAPA processes.
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Ensure rigorous quality protocols and hygiene practices are implemented, monitored, and continuously improved.
✅ Client & Product Development Support
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Engage directly with national and international clients to ensure product and quality expectations are exceeded.
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Drive new product launches, ensuring food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from concept to production.
✅ Export & FDA Compliance
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Leverage experience in export markets to streamline product readiness for international distribution.
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Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and maintain documentation required for global certification and audit readiness.
✅ Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
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Implement, manage, and monitor OHS protocols aligned with legal standards.
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Lead risk assessments, safety training, and corrective actions to ensure a safe working environment.
✅ Training & Development
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Conduct training for employees and department heads on SHEQ systems, FSSC compliance, OHS best practices, and process hygiene.
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Build a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
✅ Documentation & Reporting
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Maintain all quality and SHEQ documentation, including SOPs, audit findings, client reports, and export records.
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Provide regular, actionable reports to executive management, with strategic recommendations.
Requirements & Qualifications:
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🎓 Minimum Qualification: National Diploma in Food Technology (Degree in Food Science, Quality or Engineering preferred)
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📈 Experience: 5+ years in a senior SHEQ or Quality Assurance role within food manufacturing (wheat/maize milling essential)
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✅ Strong working knowledge of FSSC 22000, Pragma, and ISO standards
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🌍 Familiarity with export protocols and FDA compliance
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🦺 Proven ability to lead Occupational Health & Safety programs
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💬 Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and client-facing communication skills
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🛠 Proficiency in audit preparation, incident investigation, and preventative planning
Career Growth Path:
This is a senior leadership role with a clear trajectory into an executive-level position. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping operational strategies and driving future organizational excellence.
Ready to Apply?
If you''''re a quality- and safety-driven leader in the food industry with a passion for excellence and a hunger for leadership growth — we''''d love to hear from you.
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