SHEQ Manager

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiable

Job summary

A leading plastics packaging company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to oversee safety, health, environment, and quality systems. The role requires strong experience in BRCGS and FSC audits, managing compliance, and driving sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification and strong knowledge of food safety systems. This opportunity offers a negotiable salary and the chance to work with a dynamic team. Apply now to become a valued member of the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with FSC and BRCGS audits in packaging or food packaging.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and environmental management.
• Familiarity with PET thermoforming or plastics manufacturing is advantageous.
• Familiarity with PET thermoforming or plastics manufacturing would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, health, environment, and quality systems.
• Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Manage documentation for FSC chain-of-custody.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and monitor environmental metrics.
• Train staff on SHEQ policies and audit readiness.
• Train staff on SHEQ policies, food safety, and audit readiness.
• Report to senior management on SHEQ performance, compliance status, risk assessments, and improvement plans.

Skills

Experience with FSC audits

Experience with BRC audits

Knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP)

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Safety, Health, Environment, Quality

Tools

HACCP knowledge

ISO standards

Job description

A leading plastics packaging company, at the forefront of rigid thermoformed container manufacturing, is looking for an experienced SHEQ Manager with strong experience in FSC and BRC audits, quality assurance systems, compliance, and environmental management to join their team in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full suite of safety, health, environment, and quality systems in line with BRCGS Packaging and FSC standards.

• Lead internal, supplier, and external audits; ensure corrective actions are implemented.

• Manage FSC chain-of-custody documentation and compliance.

• Monitor environmental metrics, waste, emissions and drive sustainability initiatives.

• Oversee quality assurance functions, including trend analysis, product safety, and addressing non-conformances.

• Train staff on SHEQ policies, food safety, and audit readiness.

• Report to senior management on SHEQ performance, compliance status, risk assessments, and improvement plans.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, or related field.

• Proven experience with FSC and BRCGS audits (ideally in packaging or food packaging environment).

• Strong working knowledge of food safety systems (HACCP), ISO standards, quality assurance, and environmental management.

• Familiarity with PET thermoforming or plastics manufacturing would be highly advantageous.

• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.