SHERQ & Sustainability BI and CI Manager needed at Vector Logistics

Job Purpose

• To lead, coordinate, and establish a national centre of excellence for SHERQ and sustainability supporting all operational sites. This role drives standardisation, strategic alignment, and continuous improvement through robust governance, data-driven performance management, and effective stakeholder engagement. It is critical in ensuring compliance, delivering ESG outcomes, and supporting business objectives via system integration, project execution, and team leadership. This role will also directly manage SHERQ for the Inland North region.

Key Responsibilities

Manage SHERQ operations for Inland North region:

• Maintain the ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and FSSC Certification for the sites where applicable. Directly manage the SHERQ personnel in the Inland North Region.

Standardisation & Process Improvement:

• Lead the Centre of Excellence to standardise SHERQ and sustainability practices, ensuring consistent SOPs, toolkits, systems, way of working and adherence to policies.
• Drive continuous improvement projects across SHERQ and ESG domains.

ESG Data & Project Tracking: 

• Own ESG data accuracy and lead tracking of related projects and initiatives.
• Data Management & Reporting: Analyse SHERQ/ESG data and develop dashboards to support compliance and decision-making.

Performance Monitoring: 

• Track KPIs, cost of poor quality, and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions – All in alignment with SHERQ and ESG Strategies, Business Priorities and SHERQ Policies.

Automation & Systems: 

• Support digital tool implementation and workflow automation for SHERQ and ESG.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal teams, service providers, customers, and principals to align SHERQ delivery with strategic objectives, SLAs, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and innovation.

SHERQ Management in VTM Space: 

• Monitor SHERQ compliance, performance, and continuous improvement across VTM operations, ensuring alignment with internal standards and stakeholder expectations.
• This is in collaboration with Regional SHERQ Managers.

Change Management: 

• Support operational changes and new customer/principal requirements from a SHERQ perspective.
• Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Align practices with legal updates and ensure national compliance.

Training & Capability Building: 

• Facilitate training and promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and accountability.

Team Leadership: 

• Lead and develop the SHERQ CI & BI team to deliver strategic and operational goals.

 
 Key Relationships

Internal

• Collaborates with SHERQ, Operations, Engineering, IT, HR, and Finance teams to drive standardisation, data integration, and performance improvement.

External

• Engages with customers, principals (manufacturers), service providers and regulatory bodies to align SHERQ and ESG practices, support new requirements, and ensure compliance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Quality, Safety, Micro or Environmental Management.
• Diploma or short courses in Sustainability Management (Advantageous).
• Demonstrated understanding in ESG and Sustainability, and related systems.
• Working knowledge of ISO systems, legal compliance, and operational SHERQ practices.
• Proficient in SHERQ and non-conformance management systems.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in SHERQ implementation and site-level support.
• Valid Code 8 drivers’ licence.

Skills and Competencies

Strategic Thinking & Execution:

• Ability to align SHERQ and ESG initiatives with business priorities and national strategies. Drives standardisation and supports continuous improvement across multiple sites and functions

Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and FSSC standards. Working knowledge of ESG frameworks, GHG emissions, and sustainability reporting.
• Leadership & Team Management: Leads and develops regional SHERQ teams and the Centre of Excellence. Provides direction, coaching, and performance management to drive results.

Problem Solving & Decision Making:

• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective actions. Makes informed decisions to resolve operational, compliance, and stakeholder challenges.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborates effectively with internal teams, customers, principals, and service providers.
• Aligns SHERQ delivery with SLAs, strategic objectives, and compliance requirements.

 Change Management:

• Supports operational changes and new customer requirements from a SHERQ perspective. Facilitates adoption of new processes, systems, and standards.

Legal & Regulatory Awareness:

• Keeps abreast of legal updates and ensures national compliance across sites

Communication & Influence:

• Communicates clearly across all levels of the organization. Influences cross-functional teams to adopt best practices and drive innovation.

Training and Capability Building:

• Designs and delivers training programs to build SHERQ and ESG competencies.
• Promotes a culture of safety, sustainability, and accountability.