Sherq And Sustainability Assurance Practitioner

Vector Logistics; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain company in South Africa is seeking a SHERQ Coordinator to lead and coordinate operational excellence initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in SHERQ practices, alongside a relevant tertiary qualification. Responsibilities include auditing, compliance assessments, and implementing safety standards. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Join us to drive sustainability outcomes and ensure compliance with stakeholder requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a SHERQ and Sustainability Assurance Practitioner or in a similar role.
• Working knowledge of ISO systems, legal compliance, and operational SHERQ practices.
• Familiarity with ESG principles and sustainability practices.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent implementation and maintenance of SHERQ standard operating procedures.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Coordinate and deliver training to foster a culture of safety and sustainability.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators.
• Serve as Project Coordinator for SHERQ improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention To Detail

Process Orientation

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Influence & Collaboration

Judgment & Discretion

Customer Focus

Adaptability

Team Coordination

Education

Tertiary qualification in Quality, Safety, or Environmental Management

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Permanent Gauteng Overview: We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa. But we are also more than that.

We are people serving people.

While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions. Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi-temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose

To lead and coordinate SHERQ improvement initiatives across all operational sites, ensuring consistent implementation of standards, proactive risk management, and alignment with legal, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements.

This role is critical in driving operational excellence, sustainability outcomes, and a culture of safety and compliance through structured project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and continuous performance monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent implementation and maintenance of SHERQ standard operating procedures (SOPs), toolkits, and process frameworks across all operational sites.
• Ensures non-conformances are accurately logged, root cause analyses are completed, and corrective actions are aligned with risk profiles and performance KPIs.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance assessments in alignment with legal, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements.
• Provide operational support in executing corrective actions, conducting risk assessments, and facilitating incident investigations.
• Coordinate and deliver training and capability-building initiatives to foster a culture of safety, health, environmental stewardship, and sustainability.
• Provide SHERQ support to VTM stakeholders and oversee the SHERQ landscape to ensure compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Engage proactively with internal teams and external stakeholders—including customers, principals, and auditors—to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Support change management processes, particularly in the onboarding of new customers or principals, ensuring SHERQ standards are upheld.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, including cost of poor quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as Project Coordinator for SHERQ improvement initiatives, with active involvement in projects that enhance SHERQ performance and drive sustainability outcomes.
• Monitor product recall processes, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3-5 Years experience as a SHERQ and Sustainability Assurance Practitioner or in a similar role.
• Tertiary qualification in Quality, Safety, or Environmental Management.
• Working knowledge of ISO systems, legal compliance, and operational SHERQ practices.
• Working knowledge of SHERQ and non-conformance systems, with practical experience using SAP and Power BI for reporting and analysis.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in SHERQ implementation and site-level support.
• Familiarity with ESG principles and sustainability practices.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license.

Skills and Competencies

• Attention To Detail – Ensures accuracy in audits, compliance checks, and documentation.
• Process Orientation – Applies structured approaches to implement and maintain SHERQ standards.
• Problem Solving – Evaluates operational challenges and recommends practical, risk-based solutions.
• Communication Skills – Clearly conveys SHERQ requirements to cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Influence & Collaboration – Builds strong relationships to drive safety and sustainability culture across sites.
• Judgment & Discretion – Makes informed decisions in dynamic environments, escalating when needed.
• Customer Focus – Aligns SHERQ practices with customer and principal expectations.
• Adaptability – Responds effectively to change, including new business requirements and regulatory updates.
• Team Coordination – Supports site teams and contributes to national alignment of SHERQ practices.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Key Relationships

Internal: Collaborates across operations, sustainability, HR, and risk teams to support SHEQ compliance, incident management, and continuous improvement.
External: Engages with regulators, auditors, suppliers, and customer to ensure SHERQ standards are met and sustained across the value chain.