SHEQ Manager for Manufacturing Plant in Atlantis, Cape Town
Scitech Placements · Atlantis, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
A well established manufacturing company in Atlantis, Cape Town is looking for a hands on SHEQ Manager to lead safety, health, environment and quality across the plant. You will run ISO and FSSC systems, drive compliance, manage risk and guide a small quality and safety team. It is a senior role with real influence on how the site operates day to day, offering a monthly package of R55 000 plus medical aid and provident fund.
About the role
This is a senior leadership role at a manufacturing facility in Atlantis, Western Cape. You will report directly to the General Manager and take ownership of all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality activities on site.
What the role involves:
- Keeping the SHEQ management systems and legal compliance requirements up to date and audit ready.
- Leading health and safety, quality and environmental programmes across the plant.
- Maintaining ISO and FSSC certification standards and preparing for audits.
- Running risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective action processes.
- Overseeing quality control, product testing and quality documentation.
- Managing contractor and supplier SHEQ compliance.
- Developing SHEQ training, communication and awareness initiatives.
- Leading and developing the Quality Control and SHEQ teams, including the QC Supervisor, QC Inspectors, QA Administrator and SHE Officer.
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Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Relevant qualification in Safety Management, Risk Management, Compliance Management or Industrial Engineering (advantageous)
- Minimum 5 years experience in Health, Safety, Risk and/or Environmental Management
- Manufacturing industry experience is essential
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English, both verbal and written
- Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, ISO Management Systems, FSSC Standards, environmental compliance and risk management
- Computer literate in MS Office, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain all SHEQ systems and legislative compliance requirements
- Lead Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental initiatives across the site
- Maintain ISO and FSSC certification standards
- Conduct audits, risk assessments, investigations and corrective actions
- Oversee quality control activities, product testing and quality documentation
- Develop and implement environmental management and risk mitigation programmes
- Manage contractor and supplier SHEQ compliance requirements
- Develop SHEQ communication, training and awareness programmes
- Lead and develop the Quality Control and SHEQ teams
- Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality and environmental performance
Benefits
Medical Aid, Provident Fund
Job details
- Organisation
- Scitech Placements
- Location
- Atlantis, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R55k per month / monthly
- Category
- Manufacturing & Production
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role sits at management level, so your application should show more than a list of duties. Highlight specific examples of SHEQ systems you have maintained, audits you have passed, and teams you have led. Mention your exposure to ISO and FSSC standards directly, as these are central to the job. Because the plant runs in Atlantis, think about your transport arrangements before applying, and be ready to talk about how you have handled a safety incident or a failed audit in the past. The company values bilingual communication, so if you speak Afrikaans and English, make that clear on your CV. A practical, steady approach will go a long way in interviews for this kind of manufacturing environment.
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