Compliance and Control Specialist

Diageo; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global premium drinks company is seeking a Compliance and Control Specialist to ensure adherence to local legislation and maintain high safety standards. The role involves leading compliance initiatives, conducting audits, and providing Health & Safety training. The ideal candidate must possess a diploma in Health & Safety Management and have proven skills in incident investigation and SHE management. The company fosters an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated, and offers a fixed term contract in Waterfall, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administration and implementation of SHE Systems.
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation and standards.
• Experience in incident investigation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local legislation and LTO codes.
• Lead the compliance and governance agenda for Logistics.
• Conduct audits and maintain safety schedules.

Skills

Administration of SHE System

Knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety legislation

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Diploma in Health & Safety Management

SHEMTRAC Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Compliance and Control Specialist

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Function

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem‑solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much‑loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third‑party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

About the role

• The role is accountable for ensuring that the Diageo Office Complex, Diageo employees and Depots are compliant to local legislation and/or equivalent LTO codes of practice.
• The role is also accountable to ensure the protection of Diageo People, Assets and Environment, leading to delivering a “Zero Harm” culture and guarantee SHE standards.
• Provide specialist knowledge and advise in Health, Safety and Environmental, Security and Business Risks.
• Lead the compliance and governance agenda for the Logistics function end to end.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance & support to Diageo’s CARM Control framework within Supply, particularly Distribution.
• Implement & Facilitate Effective Simulation Procedures e.g. Product recall.
• Implement LTO Emergency Response system.
• Provide support to the Local Crises Team.
• Provide Induction and refresher training, Process Training and co‑ordinate mandatory training requirements for staff, visitors and contractors.
• Audit facilities and systems according to LTO Audit Guidelines.
• Maintain all Safety/Security related schedules and Action Plans.
• Audits.
• Inspections.
• Risk Assessments.
• Training.
• Maintain Minutes and follow up actions of Safety Committees. Support Incident Investigation including root cause analyses and implementation of preventative measures.
• Maintain Incident and CIRC (prevention & Compliance System) Registers.
• Maintenance, compilation and trending of relevant documentation.
• Registers.
• Monthly reports / KPI’s.
• Safety Training Schedules.
• Lead the Logistics Governance agenda.
• Support HR with Mandatory COID (Workman’s Compensation) processes.
• Support 3rd Party Logistics partners across the regions with implementation & compliance to OHSA requirements.

Experience / skills required

• Previous experience shall include administration, implementation and maintenance of a SHE System.
• Diploma in Health & Safety Management.
• SHEMTRAC (Old SAMTRAC).
• Internal Auditing.
• Fire and First Aid Training.
• Strong Functional/Technical Knowledge in the areas of Occupational Health, Safety and environmental Legislation and standards.
• Proven ability in the implementation, maintenance and administration of management systems which will minimise SHE Risks.
• Skilled in the normal business software tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other PC Based systems.
• Effective incident investigation & problem solving skills.
• Energetic & driven to perform at the highest capabilities.
• Good communicator – able to communicate with all levels of staff, standards and legislative organisations.
• Demonstrates assertiveness to maintain high standards, capable of challenging others and comfortable with being challenged.
• Exhibits appropriate Behaviour in line with Diageo Values at all times.
• Displays high level of integrity and openness, generates trust and confidence when dealing with people.
• Able to cope with high levels of demand.

Diversity statement

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Worker Type

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Primary Location

Waterfall

Job Posting Start Date

2025-12-10