Job Summary
Are you a passionate leader in Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality (SHERQ) looking to drive compliance and safety excellence in a leading food manufacturing environment?
Our client is seeking an experienced SHERQ Manager who can take ownership of the site’s legal compliance, risk assessments, incident investigations, and internal/external audit readiness.
What You’ll Do:
Ensure full compliance with SHERQ legislation and standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000)
Manage legal appointees (e.g., 16.2s, SHE Reps, First Aiders)
Lead investigations on incidents and ensure effective close-outs
Own the full IOD (Injury on Duty) process and drive reduction in LTIFR/TRIR
Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments
Develop and execute training, toolbox talks, and safety campaigns
Compile and present monthly SHERQ statistics and reports to management
Oversee contractor HSE compliance and certification readiness
What You’ll Need:
A Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or similar
Minimum 5 years’ SHERQ management experience in the food manufacturing sector
Knowledge of FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001
Strong incident investigation, auditing, and safety training capabilities
Familiarity with NEMA; certifications like NEBOSH or IOSH preferred
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today — contact Mariaan Smit at Hire Resolve or connect on LinkedIn.
You can also visit our website: hireresolve.us
We will contact you telephonically within 3 days if you are suitable for this vacancy. If not, we’ll keep your CV on file and reach out regarding future opportunities.
About
Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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