SHERQ Executive

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the divisional SHERQ strategy aligned with business objectives • Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing SHERQ teams while fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement • Drive a proactive safety, quality, environmental, and risk management culture across multiple sites • Ensure compliance with all food safety, environmental, occupational health and safety, statutory, regulatory, customer, and certification requirements • Partner with executive leadership to influence strategic decision-making and support business objectives • Lead customer engagements and present SHERQ performance, audit outcomes, and strategic initiatives to senior stakeholders • Oversee risk management programmes, quality management systems, and environmental compliance initiatives • Manage internal and external audits, ensuring effective implementation and maintenance of management systems • Lead change initiatives and cross-functional projects that improve compliance, operational efficiency, and business performance • Develop sustainable SHERQ structures, succession plans, and capability-building programmes to ensure long-term business continuity • Ensure SHERQ teams are appropriately resourced, coached, and trained to achieve strategic objectives • Drive continuous improvement through effective problem-solving, collaboration, and project management REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in SHERQ, Risk Management, Environmental Management, Safety Management, Quality Management, Food Technology, or a related field • Approximately 10 years' experience in SHERQ within an FMCG manufacturing environment • Proven executive-level leadership experience (Head of, Group, Executive or equivalent senior leadership level) is essential • Strong experience leading Food Safety, Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, or integrated SHERQ functions within the food manufacturing industry • Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing executive stakeholders • Experience implementing and maintaining management systems, regulatory compliance frameworks, and leading internal and external audits • Ability to operate strategically while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement • Willingness to work primarily on-site in Johannesburg, with limited flexibility once established in the role • Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills *ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*