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

• 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