Where

Risk and Legal Compliance Manager (SHERQ)

Key Recruitment Group
Pietermaritzburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

Well-established manufacturer is looking to employ a suitable experienced and qualified SHERQ Manager to be based at their Head Office in Pietermaritzburg.



  • coordination and implementation of SHERQ management systems and legal compliance programs within the organization.
  • ensure adherence to South African legal frameworks, including health and safety regulations, environmental legislation, risk management practices, and other compliance obligations.
  • work closely with operational and management teams to foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and legal compliance while minimizing risks to people, assets, the business and the environment.

For the position you would be required to have:



  • LLB / BSc / BSc Agric: with focus on Environmental Science, Honours/Masters with focus on Environmental Law preferred.
  • SHEQ Safety Officer/Manager Certificate (SHE Rep preferred).
  • HIRA or Incident Investigation Certificate.
  • Quality systems certification.
  • ISO Auditor Qualification (9001, 14001) certificate.
  • FSC Auditor Qualification (or similar forestry QMS) certificate.
  • Computer literate in Microsoft 365.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in SHERQ Management

Responsibilities would include you to:



  • Manage and control all activities related to safety and health at all locations
  • Ensure the company complies with the environmental laws at all locations
  • Assume overall accountability for risk management within the company
  • Ensure full compliance with South African laws and regulations, and where applicable any international laws.
  • Prepare and submit reports to management, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders on SHERQ and legal compliance.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits on safety, environmental, quality management and legal compliance.
  • Engage with regulatory bodies, government departments, and local communities to address concerns related to safety, environmental impact, and legal compliance.
  • Provide effective leadership of staff.


Package consists of a basic salary of around R1,1m per annum PLUS travel allowance, annual bonus, pension, medical aid.



Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information

Requirements:

Well-established manufacturer is looking to employ a suitable experienced and qualified SHERQ Manager to be based at their Head Office in Pietermaritzburg.



  • coordination and implementation of SHERQ management systems and legal compliance programs within the organization.
  • ensure adherence to South African legal frameworks, including health and safety regulations, environmental legislation, risk management practices, and other compliance obligations.
  • work closely with operational and management teams to foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and legal compliance while minimizing risks to people, assets, the business and the environment.

For the position you would be required to have:



  • LLB / BSc / BSc Agric: with focus on Environmental Science, Honours/Masters with focus on Environmental Law preferred.
  • SHEQ Safety Officer/Manager Certificate (SHE Rep preferred).
  • HIRA or Incident Investigation Certificate.
  • Quality systems certification.
  • ISO Auditor Qualification (9001, 14001) certificate.
  • FSC Auditor Qualification (or similar forestry QMS) certificate.
  • Computer literate in Microsoft 365.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in SHERQ Management

Responsibilities would include you to:



  • Manage and control all activities related to safety and health at all locations
  • Ensure the company complies with the environmental laws at all locations
  • Assume overall accountability for risk management within the company
  • Ensure full compliance with South African laws and regulations, and where applicable any international laws.
  • Prepare and submit reports to management, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders on SHERQ and legal compliance.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits on safety, environmental, quality management and legal compliance.
  • Engage with regulatory bodies, government departments, and local communities to address concerns related to safety, environmental impact, and legal compliance.
  • Provide effective leadership of staff.


Package consists of a basic salary of around R1,1m per annum PLUS travel allowance, annual bonus, pension, medical aid.



Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information

Well-established manufacturer is looking to employ a suitable experienced and qualified SHERQ Manager to be based at their Head Office in Pietermaritzburg.



  • coordination and implementation of SHERQ management systems and legal compliance programs within the organization.
  • ensure adherence to South African legal frameworks, including health and safety regulations, environmental legislation, risk management practices, and other compliance obligations.
  • work closely with operational and management teams to foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and legal compliance while minimizing risks to people, assets, the business and the environment.

For the position you would be required to have:



  • LLB / BSc / BSc Agric: with focus on Environmental Science, Honours/Masters with focus on Environmental Law preferred.
  • SHEQ Safety Officer/Manager Certificate (SHE Rep preferred).
  • HIRA or Incident Investigation Certificate.
  • Quality systems certification.
  • ISO Auditor Qualification (9001, 14001) certificate.
  • FSC Auditor Qualification (or similar forestry QMS) certificate.
  • Computer literate in Microsoft 365.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in SHERQ Management

Responsibilities would include you to:



  • Manage and control all activities related to safety and health at all locations
  • Ensure the company complies with the environmental laws at all locations
  • Assume overall accountability for risk management within the company
  • Ensure full compliance with South African laws and regulations, and where applicable any international laws.
  • Prepare and submit reports to management, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders on SHERQ and legal compliance.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits on safety, environmental, quality management and legal compliance.
  • Engage with regulatory bodies, government departments, and local communities to address concerns related to safety, environmental impact, and legal compliance.
  • Provide effective leadership of staff.


Package consists of a basic salary of around R1,1m per annum PLUS travel allowance, annual bonus, pension, medical aid.



Please apply online or contact Jan van Dyk on 021 – 531 2015 for more information


  • coordination and implementation of SHERQ management systems and legal compliance programs within the organization.
  • ensure adherence to South African legal frameworks, including health and safety regulations, environmental legislation, risk management practices, and other compliance obligations.
  • work closely with operational and management teams to foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and legal compliance while minimizing risks to people, assets, the business and the environment.

  • LLB / BSc / BSc Agric: with focus on Environmental Science, Honours/Masters with focus on Environmental Law preferred.
  • SHEQ Safety Officer/Manager Certificate (SHE Rep preferred).
  • HIRA or Incident Investigation Certificate.
  • Quality systems certification.
  • ISO Auditor Qualification (9001, 14001) certificate.
  • FSC Auditor Qualification (or similar forestry QMS) certificate.
  • Computer literate in Microsoft 365.
  • Minimum of 8 years' experience in SHERQ Management

  • Manage and control all activities related to safety and health at all locations
  • Ensure the company complies with the environmental laws at all locations
  • Assume overall accountability for risk management within the company
  • Ensure full compliance with South African laws and regulations, and where applicable any international laws.
  • Prepare and submit reports to management, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders on SHERQ and legal compliance.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits on safety, environmental, quality management and legal compliance.
  • Engage with regulatory bodies, government departments, and local communities to address concerns related to safety, environmental impact, and legal compliance.
  • Provide effective leadership of staff.
23 Mar 2025;   from: careers24.com

Similar jobs

  • Key Recruitment Group
  • Pietermaritzburg
... a suitable experienced and qualified SHERQ Manager to be based at their ... of safety, sustainability, and legal compliance while minimizing risks to people, assets, the ... bodies, and stakeholders on SHERQ and legal compliance. Coordinate internal and external ...
5 days ago
  • Key Recruitment Group
  • Pietermaritzburg
... a suitable experienced and qualified SHERQ Manager to be based at their ... of safety, sustainability, and legal compliance while minimizing risks to people, assets, the ... bodies, and stakeholders on SHERQ and legal compliance. Coordinate internal and external ...
5 days ago
  • Key Recruitment Group
  • Pietermaritzburg
... a suitable experienced and qualified SHERQ Manager to be based at their ... of safety, sustainability, and legal compliance while minimizing risks to people, assets, the ... bodies, and stakeholders on SHERQ and legal compliance. Coordinate internal and external ...
5 days ago
  • Key Recruitment Group
  • Pietermaritzburg
... a suitable experienced and qualified SHERQ Manager to be based at their ... of safety, sustainability, and legal compliance while minimizing risks to people, assets, the ... bodies, and stakeholders on SHERQ and legal compliance. Coordinate internal and external ...
5 days ago