SHEQ Manager

Chainlink Recruitment Ltd; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality functions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in SHEQ compliance systems and at least 5 years in a management role. Responsibilities include risk evaluation, compliance monitoring, and developing SHEQ strategies. This role fosters a culture of SHEQ leadership and continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in defining and managing SHEQ compliance systems.
• Minimum 5 years in a management role overseeing safety, health, environmental, and quality functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SHEQ function to drive compliance and performance.
• Monitor SHEQ performance through data collection.
• Design and implement SHEQ management systems.

Skills

SHEQ management

Risk evaluation

Compliance monitoring

Quality assurance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a strategic, results oriented SHEQ Manager to lead our Safety, Health, Environment & Quality function. The successful candidate will design and implement an integrated SHEQ management system aligned with organizational goals to drive compliance, operational excellence, and a culture of SHEQ leadership throughout the business.

KEY PERFOMANCE AREA:
SHEQ:
Lead risk evaluation and mitigation across Safety, Health, Environment & Quality domains.
Ensure all SHEQ incidents are reported, investigated, corrected, and the lessons shared.
Report incidents to relevant stakeholders in compliance with contracts and legal mandates.
Manage environmental authorizations and operating permits, ensuring theyre current and conditions are monitored.
Drive compliance with all applicable SHEQ legislation and subscribed standards (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
Monitor SHEQ performance through data collection and statistical reporting.
Track and implement changes in SHEQ legislation and enforce compliance.
Create, review, and update SHEQ policies and procedures in response to legal or customer requirement changes. Recommend operational adjustments to improve safety.
Ensure mandatory legal appointments are in place per Occupational Health & Safety Act requirements.
Provide ongoing SHEQ support and guidance across departments.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the SHEQ management system.
Develop and maintain occupational health monitoring programs (e.g. medical surveillance).
Manage SHEQ site surveys and risk assessments across locations.
Foster a culture of SHEQ awareness through training, communication campaigns, and leadership engagement.
Oversee all SHEQ-related training programs to ensure staff competence.
Lead sustainability initiatives: assess current performance, prioritize strategies (e.g. energy efficiency, waste reduction, carbon footprint).
Design pollution prevention and emergency response plans to support business continuity.
Coordinate and manage all internal and external SHEQ audits and corrective actions.

Quality Responsibilities
Review customer requirements to ensure clarity and compliance with quality standards.
Collaborate with purchasing staff to define and communicate quality expectations for external suppliers.
Develop and maintain quality procedures in partnership with operations teams to support consistency and compliance.
Establish control systems and document workflows, ensuring procedures are properly documented and updated regularly.
Foster strong relationships with internal and external customers, proactively engaging to resolve issues and improve satisfaction.
Manage customer complaints, leading investigations, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement efforts.

Financial:
Support endtoend supply chain operations by collaborating cross-functionally with Finance and Supply Chain teams to help the business meet revenue and profit targets

Management & Leadership:
Develop and execute a comprehensive SHEQ strategy aligned with the companys overall business direction and strategic goals.
Integrate SHEQ priorities into business planning by providing input on strategic objectives from a Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality perspective.
Define and communicate SHEQ standards and objectives, ensuring alignment across all departments and functions.
Oversee implementation and ongoing maintenance of the SHEQ Management Systemensuring procedures are embedded, monitored, and continually improved.
Lead the SHEQ department, establishing clear structure, assigning responsibilities, and ensuring adequate resourcing for achieving operational efficiency.
Design and maintain SHEQ procedures, standards, and specificationstailored to operational requirements and aligned with ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)

People Mentoring & Performance Management
Mentor, coach, and develop employees by building individual and team competencies to meet defined goals focusing on both their current role and future growth.
Ensure performance objectives are aligned with the companys strategic goals at both individual and team levels and drive performance reviews to maintain accountability and foster development.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Academic Qualification
o Bachelors degree in safety, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health, or a
related field.

Experience
o At least 10 years of experience in defining and managing SHEQ compliance systems.
o Minimum 5 years in a management role overseeing safety, health, environmental, and quality functions.

Legislative & Standard Knowledge
o Deep understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), 1993 and its regulations.
o Familiarity with the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 1998 and
related environmental legislation
o Working knowledge of applicable SANS codes (e.g. SANS 11014 for chemical safety, SANS 10400 building regulations, SANS 14001 for environmental management systems, ISO 9000/9001/9004 quality management)
o Understanding of 5S methodology, best practice governance frameworks, and
corporate compliance expectations within South African context.

Certification & Accreditation
Experience with systems certified by SANAS-accredited bodies, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or similar standards and familiar with certification readiness and audit processes.