SHERQ Manager

About the position

SHERQ Manager
Centurion

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification - Safety Management / Environmental Health / Quality Management / Risk / Related
• SAMTRAC
• ISO 14001, ISP 9001 and ISO 14001 implementation and auditing experience
• 5+ year's relevant experience

Overview of duties

Strategy & Development

• Develop and implement SHERQ strategy aligned to business objectives
• Identify improvement opportunities;
• Ensure compliance with legislative changes
• Develop annual SHERQ plans and Audits
• Drive continuous improvement
• Support operational efficiency across warehousing and retail
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly SHERQ reports to Executive Management
• Monitor legal appointments and statutory compliance validity across all sites
• Ensure compliance files are audit-ready at all times
• Drive governance standards and compliance culture across the business

Health & Safety Management

• Implement and maintain OHSA compliance systems
• Conduct inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Manage incidents and investigations
• Ensure PPE compliance; coordinate SHE committees
• Ensure warehouse and retail safety compliance
• Manage emergency preparedness
• Ensure contractor onboarding, vetting and compliance management
• Monitor contractor safety files and permit-to-work systems
• Conduct contractor compliance audits

Risk Management

• Develop and maintain risk registers
• Conduct risk assessments
• Implement mitigation controls
• Monitor operational risks
• Manage business continuity planning
• Support insurance risk management
• Analyse risk trends

Quality & Environmental Management

• Maintain ISO systems
• Conduct audits
• Ensure environmental compliance
• Manage waste and spill control
• Drive quality improvements and corrective actions.

Financial and Budget Control

• Manage SHERQ budget
• Control expenditure
• Manage procurement
• Monitor costs
• Compile variance reports
• Ensure cost efficiency

People Management

• Lead and manage SHERQ team
• Conduct performance management
• Coaching and mentoring
• Manage discipline and performance issues
• Support skills development and employment equity initiatives

Training & Awareness

• Conduct induction training
• Maintain training records
• Ensure SHE reps are trained
• Promote SHERQ awareness and compliance training

Salary Bracket
Negotiable, depending on experience, qualification(s) and current / previous package

Desired Skills:

• SHERQ