Compliance Manager

Thorburn Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Food Safety, and Compliance programmes across multiple hospital catering sites.

The role ensures compliance with legislative requirements, client standards, and ISO management systems while driving continuous improvement and a Zero Harm culture across all catering operations.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership of SHEQ programmes across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of OHSAct, food safety regulations, ISO management systems.
• Proven experience implementing and managing SHEQ systems.
• Healthcare catering or hospital services background advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage compliance programmes for OHS, Food Safety, Environmental and Quality Assurance.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act, food safety regs, infection prevention, and client standards.
• Maintain SHEQ systems in line with HACCP and ISO.
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk evaluations, and investigations.
• Develop corrective and preventative actions and monitor effectiveness.
• Collaborate with hospital management and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare monthly compliance and risk reports for management and clients.
• Drive continuous improvement and Zero Harm culture.

Skills

Compliance Leadership

Health & Safety Management

Food Safety & Hygiene

Infection Prevention & Control

Environmental & Quality Systems

Risk Assessment

Audit & Compliance

Reporting & Data Analysis

Training & Facilitation

Stakeholder Engagement

MS Office

Education

Degree/Diploma in Food Safety/QA/OH&S/Environmental Management

SAMTRAC qualification

HACCP/ISO Lead Auditor certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and results-driven Compliance Manager to join our Catering Division.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Food Safety, and Compliance programmes across multiple hospital catering sites. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, client standards, food safety regulations, infection prevention protocols, and ISO management systems while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and Zero Harm.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage compliance programmes relating to Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental Management, and Quality Assurance.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, food safety regulations, infection prevention and control requirements, and client-specific standards.
• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve SHEQ management systems in line with HACCP and ISO standards.
• Conduct compliance audits, workplace inspections, food safety assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, food safety complaints, occupational injuries, and foodborne illness events.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventative action plans.
• Establish and facilitate Health and Safety Committees and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Drive safety awareness, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement programmes across all sites.
• Facilitate inductions, toolbox talks, food safety training, and compliance workshops.
• Monitor supplier and contractor compliance.
• Oversee emergency preparedness programmes, including evacuation drills and emergency response planning.
• Ensure effective implementation of hygiene, pest control, waste management, and chemical safety programmes.
• Maintain compliance records, registers, permits, and statutory documentation.
• Compile and present monthly compliance, audit, risk, and performance reports to management and clients.
• Collaborate with hospital management teams, operational managers, and regulatory authorities to ensure full compliance across all catering operations.

Skills and Competencies

• Compliance and Governance Leadership
• Health & Safety Management
• Food Safety and Hygiene Compliance
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Environmental and Quality Systems Management
• Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
• Audit and Compliance Management
• Report Writing and Data Analysis
• Training and Facilitation Skills
• Strong Decision-Making Ability
• Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Strong Planning and Organisational Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
• SAMTRAC qualification (advantageous).
• HACCP, Food Safety, ISO 22000 Lead Auditor, or related certification advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Compliance, SHEQ, Health & Safety, or Food Safety Management role.
• Proven experience implementing and managing SHEQ systems.
• Experience within healthcare catering, hospital services, facilities management, hospitality, food services, or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Food Safety legislation and standards
  • HACCP principles
  • Infection Prevention and Control requirements
  • ISO Management Systems
• Valid driver's licence.