Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality Lead (SHERQ Specialist)

About the role

An experienced SHERQ Specialist (SADC) is sought to develop, maintain and continuously improve Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality management systems across operations in Zambia and Zimbabwe. The role reports directly to the Country Manager (Zambia & Zimbabwe) and has a dotted line to the Senior Manager (SHERQ & Sustainability). It aligns site activities, roles and responsibilities with world-class manufacturing principles, ISO standards and legislative requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain and improve SHERQ and Integrated Management Systems in line with ISO standards and group risk methodologies
• Lead business risk assessments, maintain risk profiles on IsoMetrix and coach line management on risk assessments
• Schedule and run bi-annual internal IMS audits, manage audit reporting and close-outs, support external verification audits and ensure legal compliance through inspections and remedial action
• Facilitate root-cause investigations of incidents and non-conformances and implement preventive controls
• Maintain and analyse operational SHERQ data using electronic reporting platforms (AX / IsoMetrix)
• Develop and deliver SHERQ training (plant and classroom), lead departmental meetings and communicate SHERQ requirements across teams

Required profile

• B.Sc. or B.Tech in Environmental Health & Safety Management (or a closely related field); Matric with Mathematics and Science
• 5 to 8 years of dedicated SHERQ experience in the chemical industry
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to Zimbabwe

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and risk assessment frameworks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics AX and IsoMetrix
• Root-cause analysis, internal auditing, change management, project management and conflict resolution