Compliance Manager

Tsebo Solutions Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking a seasoned SHEQ leader to drive compliance across food safety, safety, environmental and quality systems within our catering operations.

You will implement HACCP/ISO-aligned programmes, conduct audits, lead investigations, and drive corrective actions while collaborating with hospital teams and authorities to ensure client satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Food Safety, QA, OH&S, Environmental Management, Risk Management, or related field.
• SAMTRAC qualification advantageous.
• HACCP, Food Safety, ISO 22000 Lead Auditor advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Compliance, SHEQ, Health & Safety, or Food Safety Management role.
• Proven experience implementing and managing SHEQ systems.
• Experience in healthcare catering, hospital services, facilities management, hospitality, or food services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage compliance programmes relating to Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental Management and Quality Assurance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant acts, regulations and client standards.
• Implement and improve SHEQ management systems aligned with HACCP and ISO standards.
• Conduct compliance audits, inspections, risk assessments and food safety evaluations.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and food safety events and develop corrective actions.
• Establish Health & Safety Committees and ensure statutory compliance.
• Drive safety initiatives and continuous improvement across all sites.
• Facilitate inductions, toolbox talks, food safety training and workshops.
• Monitor supplier and contractor compliance; oversee emergency preparedness.
• Maintain hygiene, pest control, waste, and chemical safety programmes.
• Maintain records, permits and statutory documentation.
• Prepare monthly reports for management and clients; present findings.
• Collaborate with hospital management and regulatory authorities to ensure full compliance across catering operations.

Skills

Governance Leadership

Health & Safety

Food Safety

Infection Control

Quality Systems

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Audit & Compliance

Report Writing

Training & Facilitation

Decision Making

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Planning & Organisation

MS Office

Education

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

SAMTRAC (advantageous)

HACCP/ISO 22000 Lead Auditor (advantageous)

5+ years in Compliance/SHEQ/FS/MS role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.