SHEQ Manager Atlantis, Western Cape

HEQ Manager (EE Role)

Location: Atlantis, Western Cape
Salary: R55,000 TGCOE per month
Benefits: Medical Aid (Compulsory) + Provident Fund
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Reporting To: General Manager

Position Overview

Our client, a leading manufacturing company based in Atlantis, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced and results-driven SHEQ Manager to lead and manage all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) functions across the site.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring full legislative and regulatory compliance, maintaining ISO and FSSC certification standards, driving quality excellence, managing operational and business risks, and promoting a proactive safety and continuous improvement culture throughout the organisation.

This role requires a strong SHEQ professional with proven management experience within a manufacturing environment and the ability to lead teams, manage compliance requirements, and implement effective risk, quality, safety and environmental management systems.

Role Overview

The SHEQ Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining integrated Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality management systems.

Within a plastic manufacturing environment, the role is responsible for ensuring strict compliance with legal, food safety, quality and operational standards while identifying and mitigating industrial risks.

The SHEQ Manager will play a key role in maintaining certification standards, improving quality performance, reducing operational risk, ensuring workplace safety and driving a culture of continuous improvement throughout the site.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Safety Management, Risk Management, Compliance Management or a related field.
• Qualification in Industrial Engineering will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years' SHEQ management experience.
• Proven experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience within the plastics manufacturing industry will be highly advantageous.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, both written and verbal.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• ISO Management Systems.
• FSSC standards.
• Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Risk management principles and processes.
• Quality assurance and quality control systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership and team-management capabilities.

Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Compliance & Certifications

• Develop, implement, maintain and continuously improve the organisation's integrated SHEQ Management System.
• Maintain and secure required ISO and FSSC certifications.
• Ensure that all site activities comply with applicable environmental legislation, occupational health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Monitor changes in legislation and industry standards and ensure that operational processes remain compliant.
• Coordinate internal and external SHEQ audits and ensure that all findings are addressed within required timeframes.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, certification documentation and supporting evidence.

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Oversee the Quality Control Department and ensure that all quality processes are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Ensure rigorous testing and inspection of raw materials, work-in-progress materials and finished plastic products.
• Monitor and control product specifications to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and internal quality requirements.
• Review and analyse laboratory and quality-control data.
• Identify quality trends, deviations and recurring production issues.
• Implement corrective and preventative measures to minimise production errors, product defects and customer complaints.
• Ensure testing equipment is correctly maintained, calibrated and used in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintain all required quality documentation and records.

Risk & Hazard Mitigation

• Identify, evaluate and manage SHEQ risks throughout site operations.
• Monitor daily production activities for potential health, safety, environmental and operational hazards.
• Conduct workplace inspections, site audits and formal risk assessments.
• Ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are implemented following identified risks or non-conformances.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster management, emergency preparedness and loss-prevention plans.
• Coordinate emergency drills and evaluate site preparedness.
• Implement practical risk-reduction initiatives across production and operational areas.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk controls and continually improve mitigation measures.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Manage the reporting, recording and investigation of workplace accidents, incidents, near misses and other adverse events.
• Ensure serious incidents are escalated appropriately to Senior Management and relevant regulatory authorities where required.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor daily production outputs and operational activities for potential SHEQ concerns.
• Analyse incident trends and identify areas requiring intervention or improvement.
• Maintain accurate incident registers, investigation reports and supporting documentation.

Environmental Management

• Develop, implement and maintain effective environmental management systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental legislation and permit requirements.
• Monitor waste management, emissions, chemical handling and other environmental risks.
• Identify opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.
• Implement corrective measures where environmental risks or non-compliance are identified.
• Promote environmental awareness throughout the organisation.

Contractor & Supplier Oversight

• Manage and enforce strict SHEQ compliance requirements for all contractors, service providers and relevant suppliers operating on or supplying the site.
• Ensure required contractor documentation is valid and up to date before work commences.
• Manage compliance documentation including:
• GMR 2(7) / 32.7 agreements, where applicable.
• Letters of Good Standing.
• Medical fitness records and certificates.
• Contractor safety files.
• Risk assessments and method statements.
• Permits to work.
• Verify compliance of chemical suppliers and ensure required safety documentation is available.
• Monitor the compliance and suitability of PPE suppliers and supplied equipment.
• Conduct contractor and supplier audits where necessary.
• Address and escalate contractor non-compliance.

Training & Strategic Communication

• Develop and implement a site-wide SHEQ communication and awareness strategy.
• Promote a positive safety, quality and compliance culture across all levels of the organisation.
• Develop and deliver SHEQ training, awareness sessions and specialist coaching.
• Ensure employees understand relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and statutory requirements.
• Ensure Quality Control and Safety teams receive appropriate technical and operational training.
• Ensure staff are trained in the correct use of testing equipment and equipment calibration requirements.
• Coordinate toolbox talks, refresher training and compliance awareness programmes.
• Maintain accurate training records and monitor employee competency.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive SHEQ continuous improvement programmes across the organisation.
• Analyse trends in safety incidents, quality defects, audit findings and environmental performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and operational controls.
• Implement preventative actions aimed at