Regional Sher Manager (Vandibijlpark,Springs& Rosslyn)

Nampak; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking a Regional SHER Manager responsible for overseeing safety, health, and environmental programs across three plants. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to improve safety performance, ensure compliance with regulations, and implement health programs. Strong background in risk management, training development, and team management is essential. The role demands a proactive approach to integrating safety practices into daily operations while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Certification training

Career development support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Proven track record of implementing SHER policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SHER programs across three manufacturing plants.
• Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.
• Mitigate operational risks and ensure compliance with SHER regulations.
• Develop and implement training programs for staff.

Skills

Safety management

Environmental sustainability

Risk assessment

Health program management

Team management

Education

Degree in Health, Safety, or Environmental Science

ISO certification

Tools

ISO standards

Job description

Regional SHER Manager

The Regional SHER Manager is responsible for overseeing the SHER programs across three manufacturing plants within a designated region.

This role ensures that the plants comply with all local and national SHER regulations, best practices and internal company policies.

The manager will lead efforts in improving safety performance, environmental sustainability, health programs and mitigating operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of the Divisional SHER strategy
• Drive the implementation of the Divisional SHER strategy at plant level Safety Develop, implement and enforce SHER policies and programs across all plants.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards.
• Lead root cause analysis and investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Oversee SHER training programs to ensure all employees are trained in risk management and emergency procedures.
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring that safety is integrated into daily operations.
• Lead Safety audits and maintain certification for the Health and Safety management systems (e.g., ISO ).
• Health Implement and manage workplace health initiatives, including wellness programs and occupational health screenings.
• Monitor and ensure the workplace complies with health-related regulations (e.g., air quality, noise levels, ergonomics).
• Address health and well-being concerns, such as mental health support and physical health programs for employees.
• Ensure compliance with local and global environmental regulations and standards (e.g., waste disposal, emissions, energy consumption).
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives such as waste reduction, recycling programs, and energy efficiency.
• Lead environmental audits and maintain certification for environmental management systems (e.g., ISO ).
• Risk Manage access to the plant (access control) to eliminate theft as per Plant Procedure and Security Site Instruction
• Oversee the planning and coordination of the certification processes of ISO , and ISO
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate operational risks across all plants.
• Oversee the preparation and review of risk assessments for new projects, processes and equipment.
• Ensure the development of emergency response and business continuity plans for each site.
• Maintain accurate records of risk mitigation activities, including incident reports, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Compliance & Reporting Ensure compliance with local, provincial and national SHER regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO standards).
• Prepare and deliver SHER performance reports for senior management, highlighting key issues and trends.
• Lead internal and external audits and ensure plants are audit-ready for SHER-related inspections.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure continuous improvement in SHER performance across the plants.
• Training & Development Develop and implement SHER training programs tailored to each plant's needs, ensuring employees understand their responsibilities for safety, health and environmental compliance.
• Provide leadership and support to plant SHER Officers and SHER Administrators
• Foster a culture of proactive safety engagement, ensuring staff at all levels are empowered to report hazards and suggest improvements.
• Lead the development and periodic review of emergency response and evacuation plans.
• Conduct regular emergency drills and safety exercises to ensure plant readiness for potential incidents.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to align SHER goals with overall business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts across SHER metrics, reducing risk, injury and environmental impact.
• Share best practices and lessons learned across the three plants to standardize and improve SHER performance.

Team Management

• Lead the team Lead and manage the SHER teams across the three sites
• Manage and quality assure team deliverables
• Review skill set of team, identify training needs with members and facilitate the necessary training
• Resource the team and recruit when required, manage individual performance of team members and apply all relevant Human Capital practices to ensure an engaged and focused team
• Drive Talent Management and succession planning
• Facilitate the skills