About the position
Our client, a well-established organisation operating within the oil and gas / FMCG and manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced and driven SHEQ Manager to join their leadership team. This is a critical role responsible for driving a culture of safety, health, environmental stewardship, and quality excellence across all site operations.
The successful candidate will take full ownership of the SHEQ management system, ensuring legislative compliance, continuous improvement, and the highest standards of operational safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain HSE management systems, policies, procedures, and safe work practices to ensure continuous improvement across all operations.
- Supervise Safety Officers and manage team expectations, allocating responsibilities and overseeing daily SHEQ functions.
- Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and awareness campaigns to embed a strong safety culture across the workforce.
- Ensure all HSE registers, permits, files, and contractor documentation are current, accurate, and compliant.
- Maintain all relevant document control in line with the SHE Document Control standard, ensuring records are kept up to date.
- Ensure seamless collaboration with quality and compliance departments, maintaining document control and uniformity within existing standards.
- Conduct and participate in safety committee meetings, ensuring all reported issues are addressed and resolved promptly.
- Prepare regular safety reports and ensure all safety protocols are adequately communicated and adhered to by all staff and contractors.
- Enforce applicable safety rules, regulations, and company policies across all site activities, fostering a safe-work culture.
- Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans and coordinate evacuation drills across all sites.
- Ensure all emergency equipment is regularly inspected and maintained in full compliance.
- Support all compliance audits and site inspections, providing safety expertise and documentation as required.
- Ensure live tracking of all compliance-related issues and safety initiatives.
- Develop safety mitigation plans for raised safety concerns, including compliance issues, risk assessments, and reported incidents.
- Oversee safety compliance for all contractors, including inductions, safety files, toolbox talks, and adherence to applicable legislation.
- Represent the organisation at safety regulatory bodies and engage with relevant authorities as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12 / Matric (essential).
- SAMTRAC qualification (advantageous but not compulsory).
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a SHEQ management role.
- Experience within the FMCG, oil and gas, or manufacturing sector is strongly preferred.
- Solid knowledge of applicable legislation: OHS Act 85/1993, NEMA, and all relevant environmental and safety regulations.
- Proven experience in incident investigation, HSE reporting, legal compliance management, and administration.
- Strong background in emergency preparedness, hazard identification, risk assessments, and continuous improvement processes.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Desired Skills:
- fmcg
- SHEQ management
- OHS Act
