Sheq, Legal And Wellness Team Leader

Bakers S.A. Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in South Africa is seeking a SHEQ, Legal & Wellness Team Leader in Samrand, Centurion. The selected candidate will maintain and improve health, safety, and quality systems, manage team development, and ensure compliance across all operations. Candidates must have a relevant degree and 3-4 years of experience in a similar environment. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 qualification is required.
• 3 - 4 years of experience in SHEQ environment.
• 1 - 2 years of experience at supervisor/team leader level.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Health and Safety Management System.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Facilitate & coordinate projects.

Skills

Strong communication skills – verbal and written

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of operating legislation in transport

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification – degree / diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Bakers Transport - SHEQ, Legal & Wellness Team Leader

Bakers Transport is currently recruiting a SHEQ, Legal & Wellness Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Samrand, Centurion.

Duties & Responsibilities

Job purpose : The purpose of the role is to maintain, implement, and improve Business Management, Legal Management, Health and Safety Management, Environmental Management, Wellness Management, and Road Transport Management Systems.

Promote awareness and ensure compliance through continuous improvement.

Align yourself, the department, and employees with the corporate strategy and contribute towards value add within our business unit.

Manage expectations in all spheres of business in order to add value.

Key Deliverables and Outputs

Full accountability and responsibility for Health and Safety Management System.

Manage all elements of the Business Management System.

Manage elements of SQAS.

Establish, implement, maintain, and improve structures, procedures, policies, and mechanisms to achieve primary objectives on ISO, ISO, SQAS, and RTMS Management Systems.

• Audit progress and exercise influence to achieve successful certification by TUV, RTMS, and Corporate Strategy.
• Apply knowledge acquired through training courses and research models.
• Follow-up and apply a proactive approach, innovative and creative mindset.
• Maintain awareness of ISO and consult to managers to ensure principles are understood, implemented, and improvement achieved.
• Measure departmental compliance and involvement.
• Manage all activities and SHEQ, Legal, and Wellness department.
• Active involvement in the development of team members.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Improve independent efficiency and performance.
• Support and actively involve in management reviews.
• Plan SHEQ Management awareness and compliance.
• Reduce costs through cost‑saving measures.
• Facilitate & coordinate projects.
• Manage all aspects of the SHEQ, Legal & Wellness team in relation to operations, development, deadlines, tasks, etc.
• Manage task scheduling, planning, execution, implementation & reporting.
• Manage scores & reviews and initiate control over missed deadlines.
• Motivate & lead the team.
• Review work, reports, and tasks for accuracy, completeness & effectiveness.
• Manage team meetings.
• Commitment to taking a lead role to ensure world‑class progression.
• Any other duties or ad hoc tasks as requested by Supervisor / Team Leader / Management / Executive.
• Continuous improvement of skills, knowledge & service delivery.
• Fulfill any tasks requested by Bakers Task Team / Strategy Consultants.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Grade 12.

Relevant tertiary qualification – degree / diploma.

Essential: 3 - 4 years' experience.

At least 1 – 2 years' experience at supervisor / team leader level.

Proven track record of experience in SHEQ environment.

Advantageous

Safety, health, environmental & quality knowledge.

Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Knowledge of risk management in the transport industry.

Skills

Strong communication skills – verbal and written.

Knowledge of the operating and legislation requirements of a transport and logistics industry.

Personal Attributes

• Focus on analyzing and solving problems.
• Commitment to behaving correctly and ethically.
• Focus on initiating action.
• Perseverance.
• Verbal reasoning.
• Documenting facts.
• Conceptual reasoning.Interpreting data.
• Aptitude to learn.
• Developing expertise.
• Adopting practical approaches.
• Inviting feedback.
• Interacting with people.
• Articulating information.
• Assertiveness.
• Resolving conflict.
• Positive attitude.
• Embracing change.

Additional Requirements

Valid passport.

Vehicle driver's license.