SHERQ Co-ordinator

Job Description

RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters.

Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com

Our Talent Team is on the lookout for a talented SHERQ Coordinator to join the Centre of Excellence (CoE) SHERQ team at our Head Office in Westville. This role would report to the National QA Compliance Manager.

The SHERQ Coordinator will be required to maintain the CoE SHERQ Total Integrated Management System (FSSC 22000, ISO 45001, ISO 14 001 and ISO 9001) system and support RCL Foods business units and Westville.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and drive implementation of SHERQ related group company procedures, standards to ensure legal compliance to food safety, quality, health and safety and environmental customer standards.
• Trend, analyse, interpret and prepare food safety and quality reports.
• Provide advisory services to other departments and staff functions in SHERQ matters.
• Track progress of serious and critical external SHERQ audit findings including legal compliances raised across RCL and identify trends and report to management.
• Liaise with relevant departments to achieve QFS legislative compliance to meet company objectives and mitigate risk.
• Conducts internal audits across RCL according to plan.
• Ensure team members accurately and regularly captures data onto the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.
• Training of all employees with regards to SHERQ related matters.
• Maintain RCL online SHEQ system.
• Ensure QFS compliance at Westville site.
• Conduct Go to market analysis.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in a FMCG environment with preferably 3 years in an auditing role.
• A tertiary qualification such as a Degree or Diploma in Quality Management, Food Technology, Microbiology or Environmental Health.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Quality and Food Safety Management Systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and FSSC 22000 standards.
• Advanced computer literacy, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Advanced Excel, is essential.
• Strong auditing capability with exceptional attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a proactive, inquisitive approach when engaging with employees and stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Sound understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs), their interdependencies, and the impact they have on overall business performance and profitability.
• Results-driven and deadline-focused, with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge Requirements:

• ISO systems.
• Industry Standards.
• National Legislation.
• Statutory Requirements.
• Plants and Process Operations.
• Quality Management.
• Working knowledge of organizations strategies, policies, and operations.
• Lead auditor.