SHEQ Manager Atlantis, Western Cape

Jobs 4 All; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 522,000 - 706,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Provident Fund

Job summary

Jobs 4 All is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead regulatory compliance, quality assurance and environmental health and safety across a plastics manufacturing site in South Africa. You will drive risk assessment, audits and continuous improvement, ensuring ISO and FSSC certifications are maintained and that practices meet statutory requirements.

The role requires a minimum of five years in SHEQ leadership within manufacturing, fluency in Afrikaans and English, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' SHEQ management experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Safety Management, Risk Management, Compliance Management or related field.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, both written and verbal.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and plastics industry advantageous.
• ISO management systems, FSSC standards and health, safety and environmental legislation familiarity.
• Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the site's integrated SHEQ Management System.
• Maintain ISO and FSSC certifications and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee Quality Control and testing of materials and products.
• Identify and manage SHEQ risks and conduct risk assessments and inspections.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate audits and supplier/contractor compliance.
• Deliver SHEQ training and drive a culture of safety, quality and environmental responsibility.
• Drive continuous improvement and monitor performance indicators.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Safety/Risk/Compliance management

Industrial Engineering degree (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Safety Management, Risk Management, Compliance Management or a related field.
• Qualification in Industrial Engineering will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years' SHEQ management experience.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience within the plastics manufacturing industry will be highly advantageous.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, both written and verbal.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • ISO Management Systems.
  • FSSC standards.
  • Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
  • Environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
  • Risk management principles and processes.
  • Quality assurance and quality control systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Certifications

• Develop, implement, maintain and continuously improve the organisation's integrated SHEQ Management System.
• Maintain and secure required ISO and FSSC certifications.
• Ensure that all site activities comply with applicable environmental legislation, occupational health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Monitor changes in legislation and industry standards and ensure that operational processes remain compliant.
• Coordinate internal and external SHEQ audits and ensure that all findings are addressed within required timeframes.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, certification documentation and supporting evidence.

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Oversee the Quality Control Department and ensure that all quality processes are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Ensure rigorous testing and inspection of raw materials, work-in-progress materials and finished plastic products.
• Monitor and control product specifications to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements.
• Review and analyse laboratory and quality-control data.
• Identify quality trends, deviations and recurring production issues.
• Implement corrective and preventative measures to minimise production errors, product defects and customer complaints.
• Ensure testing equipment is correctly maintained, calibrated and used in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintain all required quality documentation and records.

Risk & Hazard Mitigation

• Identify, evaluate and manage SHEQ risks throughout site operations.
• Monitor daily production activities for potential health, safety, environmental and operational hazards.
• Conduct workplace inspections, site audits and formal risk assessments.
• Ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented following identified risks or non-conformances.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster management, emergency preparedness and loss-prevention plans.
• Coordinate emergency drills and evaluate site preparedness.
• Implement practical risk-reduction initiatives across production and operational areas.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk controls and continually improve mitigation measures.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Manage the reporting, recording and investigation of workplace accidents, incidents, near misses and other adverse events.
• Ensure serious incidents are escalated appropriately to Senior Management and relevant regulatory authorities where required.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor daily production outputs and operational activities for potential SHEQ concerns.
• Analyse incident trends and identify areas requiring intervention or improvement.
• Maintain accurate incident registers, investigation reports and supporting documentation.

Environmental Management

• Develop, implement and maintain effective environmental management systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental legislation and permit requirements.
• Monitor waste management, emissions, chemical handling and other environmental risks.
• Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.
• Implement corrective measures where environmental risks or non-compliance are identified.
• Promote environmental awareness throughout the organisation.

Contractor & Supplier Oversight

• Manage and enforce strict SHEQ compliance requirements for all contractors, service providers and relevant suppliers operating on or supplying the site.
• Ensure required contractor documentation is valid and up to date before work commences.
• Manage compliance documentation including:
  • GMR 2(7) / 32.7 agreements, where applicable.
  • Letters of Good Standing.
  • Medical fitness records and certificates.
  • Contractor safety files.
  • Risk assessments and method statements.
  • Permits to work.
• Verify compliance of chemical suppliers and ensure required safety documentation is available.
• Monitor the compliance and suitability of PPE suppliers and supplied equipment.
• Conduct contractor and supplier audits where necessary.
• Address and escale contractor non-compliance.

Training & Strategic Communication

• Develop and implement a site-wide SHEQ communication and awareness strategy.
• Promote a positive safety, quality and compliance culture across all levels of the organisation.
• Develop and deliver SHEQ training, awareness sessions and specialist coaching.
• Ensure employees understand relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and statutory requirements.
• Ensure Quality Control and Safety teams receive appropriate technical and operational training.
• Ensure staff are trained in the correct use of testing equipment and equipment calibration requirements.
• Coordinate toolbox talks, refresher training and compliance awareness programmes.
• Maintain accurate training records and monitor employee competency.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive SHEQ continuous improvement programmes across the organisation.
• Analyse trends in safety incidents, quality defects, audit findings and environmental performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and operational controls.
• Implement preventative actions aimed at reducing incidents, non-conformances, production losses and quality failures.
• Establish and monitor SHEQ performance indicators.
• Prepare regular SHEQ reports for the General Manager and Senior Management.
• Provide recommendations based on SHEQ performance trends and identified risks.

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead, manage, coach and develop the Quality Control and SHE teams.
• Establish clear performance standards, responsibilities and objectives.
• Monitor team performance and ensure accountability.
• Ensure adequate staffing, training and competency within the SHEQ function.
• Promote collaboration between SHEQ, Production, Maintenance and other operational departments.
• Provide professional guidance to management and employees on all SHEQ-related matters.

Direct Reports

The SHEQ Manager will be responsible for managing and developing the following employees:

• Quality Control Supervisor.
• Quality Control Inspectors.
• Quality Assurance Administrator.
• SHE Officer.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of risk, compliance and governance principles.
• Ability to identify risks and implement practical corrective and preventative actions.
• Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation, standards, technical specifications and quality data.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and levels of management.
• Sound decision-making ability.
• Strong investigation and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to quality, workplace safety, environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance.

Salary & Benefits

The salary package on offer is:

• R55,000 TGCOE per month.
• Medical Aid – compulsory.
• Provident Fund.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday.

Reporting Structure

The SHEQ Manager will report directly to the General Manager.