Sheq Compliance Officer Cornubia,Durban

Jobs 4 All; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in Durban is seeking a SHEQ Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards. The role involves monitoring compliance, conducting audits, and improving food safety systems. Candidates should have strong knowledge of ISO and FSSC standards, with excellent communication and analytical skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of ISO and FSSC standards.
• Ability to conduct audits and inspections.
• Experience in incident management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections and maintain hygiene requirements.
• Perform operational process audits and incident investigations.

Skills

Knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental systems

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Job description

Purpose of the Position

The SHEQ Compliance Officer is responsible for the effective implementation, evaluation, control, and maintenance of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across the organization.

The role ensures full compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and audit standards, while driving continuous improvement in SHEQ and Food Safety systems to enhance operational efficiency and ensure a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and Compliance: Monitor DC temperature readings using the Testo System, report deviations, and ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor call logs for Food Safety and Quality complaints (e.g., temperature deviations, short shelf life, transport damages) and coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Report all quality and food safety issues during daily Operations Meetings.
• Site Inspections and Housekeeping: Conduct regular inspections across warehouse and DC facilities to assess housekeeping, sanitation, pest control, cross-contamination, allergen management, chemical storage, and spillage control.
• Ensure that employees wear the correct PPE and comply with hygiene requirements.
• Assess the condition of equipment and infrastructure (e.g., dock doors, racking, walls) to maintain compliance and prevent risks.
• Operational Process Audits: Perform inspections of warehouse processes such as receiving, loading, delivery, and stock control to ensure procedural compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct quarterly internal audits across all customers in line with DQMP, DART, FSSC, RBI, and DQSP requirements, following the audit schedule set by the SHEQ Compliance Manager.
• Incident Management and Food Safety: Investigate food safety incidents and compile comprehensive reports, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Maintain understanding and control of Halaal processes, allergen management, and the handling of non-conforming products.
• Non‑Conformance and Continuous Improvement: Track, follow up, and validate all non‑conformances to ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified for effectiveness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening SHEQ and Food Safety management systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental systems (e.g., ISO, FSSC).
• Attention to detail and ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills for effective root‑cause analysis.