SHEQ Manager | Manufacturing

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead Safety, Health, Environment and Quality programmes in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, risk management, and maintaining certifications to foster a proactive safety and quality culture.

You will drive audits, investigations and continuous improvement across all departments, ensuring robust documentation and stakeholder reporting in line with POPIA and local laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• 5–7 years' dedicated SHEQ management experience.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SHEQ standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and internal auditing.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the organisation’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality programmes.
• Drive regulatory compliance, manage risk and maintain certifications.
• Promote a proactive culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across all departments.
• Implement and maintain safety and health policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular facility and workplace audits and oversee incident investigations.
• Oversee environmental management, QMS and internal audits.
• Ensure reporting and documentation for SHEQ compliance.

Skills

SHEQ management

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Root-cause analysis

Auditing

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead and oversee the organisation’s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality programmes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving regulatory compliance, managing risk, maintaining certifications and promoting a proactive culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement across all operational departments.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Health

• Implement and maintain effective safety and health policies and procedures.

• Conduct regular facility and workplace audits.

• Manage incident investigations and root-cause analysis.

• Oversee occupational health and emergency response systems.

• Identify and manage workplace risks.

Environment & Quality

• Maintain environmental management systems, including waste, emissions and sustainability initiatives.

• Oversee the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Conduct and coordinate regular internal audits and assurance activities.

• Drive quality standards and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with applicable local and international SHEQ legislation and standards.

• Maintain accurate SHEQ records and documentation.

• Manage required stakeholder and regulatory reporting.

• Monitor compliance and identify areas requiring corrective action.

Training & Leadership

• Lead and manage the SHEQ function.

• Work closely with department heads and HR to promote a strong SHEQ culture.

• Facilitate employee training relating to safety procedures, emergency drills, quality control and environmental awareness.

• Promote continuous improvement and employee involvement in SHEQ initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.

• 5–7 years' dedicated SHEQ management experience.

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong working knowledge of SHEQ standards and regulatory requirements.

• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations and root-cause analysis.

• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and internal auditing.

• Strong MS Office skills.

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Advantageous

• NEBOSH

• IOSH

• ISO 9001 certification

• Formal auditing experience

• Additional relevant SHEQ certifications

Application Notice

We receive a high volume of applications and carefully review each one. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. By applying, you consent to your information being processed and stored for recruitment purposes in line with POPIA.