Well-established manufacturer is looking to employ a suitable experienced and qualified SHERQ Manager to be based at their Head Office in Pietermaritzburg.

• coordination and implementation of SHERQ management systems and legal compliance programs within the organization.
• ensure adherence to South African legal frameworks, including health and safety regulations, environmental legislation, risk management practices, and other compliance obligations.
• work closely with operational and management teams to foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and legal compliance while minimizing risks to people, assets, the business and the environment.

For the position you would be required to have:

• LLB / BSc / BSc Agric: with focus on Environmental Science, Honours/Masters with focus on Environmental Law preferred.
• SHEQ Safety Officer/Manager Certificate (SHE Rep preferred).
• HIRA or Incident Investigation Certificate.
• Quality systems certification.
• ISO Auditor Qualification (9001, 14001) certificate.
• FSC Auditor Qualification (or similar forestry QMS) certificate.
• Computer literate in Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities would include you to:

• Manage and control all activities related to safety and health at all locations
• Ensure the company complies with the environmental laws at all locations
• Assume overall accountability for risk management within the company
• Ensure full compliance with South African laws and regulations, and where applicable any international laws.
• Prepare and submit reports to management, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders on SHERQ and legal compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external audits on safety, environmental, quality management and legal compliance.
• Engage with regulatory bodies, government departments, and local communities to address concerns related to safety, environmental impact, and legal compliance.
• Provide effective leadership of staff.

Package consists of a basic salary of around R1,1m per annum PLUS travel allowance, annual bonus, pension, medical aid.

Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information