SHEQ & Food Safety Lead - Junior Manager

KERSTON FOODS CC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Cape Town seeks a SHEQ Manager to establish and maintain comprehensive Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Quality systems. The role involves compliance with multiple certifying bodies and regulatory requirements, while ensuring operational excellence, product integrity, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and lead initiatives across the organization, including training staff and overseeing audits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and Safety training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Quality Management.
• Ability to conduct audits and manage compliance.
• Strong skills in training and coaching teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead SHEQ initiatives and ensure compliance.
• Conduct training and audits for staff.
• Oversee defective stock handling and quality management.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Food Safety compliance

Quality management

Auditing and inspections

Training and coaching

Education

Relevant degree or certification in Health & Safety, Food Safety, or Quality Management

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

FSSC 22000

HACCP

Environmental Management systems

Job description

A leading food processing company in Cape Town seeks a SHEQ Manager to establish and maintain comprehensive Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Quality systems. The role involves compliance with multiple certifying bodies and regulatory requirements, while ensuring operational excellence, product integrity, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and lead initiatives across the organization, including training staff and overseeing audits.