Job Description

• The SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) Manager is responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with all relevant safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations and standards.
• This role involves developing policies, conducting risk assessments, and implementing best practices to promote a safe and high-quality working environment.
• Develop and implement workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 45001).
• Organize and conduct safety training programs for employees.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor workplace conditions to ensure employee health and well-being.
• Implement occupational health programs, first aid, and emergency response plans.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health regulations and standards.
• Arrange workplace health surveillance and risk assessments.
• Develop and enforce environmental policies in compliance with regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 14001).
• Monitor environmental impact and ensure waste management compliance.
• Conduct environmental risk assessments and audits.
• Promote sustainability initiatives and pollution prevention measures.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001) within operations.
• Conduct internal quality audits and implement continuous improvement programs.
• Oversee quality control and assurance processes.
• Collaborate with production and operational teams to maintain high-quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with national and local legislation and SHEQ regulations.
• Prepare and submit reports to regulatory authorities and management.
• Maintain SHEQ documentation and records for audits.
• Conduct SHEQ training for employees at all levels.
• Foster a safety-conscious and quality-focused work culture.
• Promote SHEQ awareness and engagement initiatives.
• The SHEQ Manager plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, healthy, and high-quality working environment.
• Their responsibilities ensure compliance with regulations, promote sustainability, and drive continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• 4 Year degree (Safety, Environment, Engineering or Equivalent)
• 5 – 8 years’ experience in a chemical operating/manufacturing environment
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own transport and be medically fit.
• A high degree of computer literacy including advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite – especially MS Excel, PowerPoint and word.
• SHEQ Systems – evaluation and integration (auditing)
• Data Analyses, interpretation and recommendations
• Must be able to manage and lead subordinates.
• Possess excellent communication (Verbal and Written), engagement, inter-personal, planning, organising, decision making, management, presenting and report writing skills.
• SHEQ legal knowledge