Environmental Management jobs in South Africa

We are seeking a strategic, results oriented SHEQ Manager to lead our Safety, Health, Environment & Quality function.

The successful candidate will design and implement an integrated SHEQ management system aligned with organizational goals to drive compliance, operational excellence, and a culture of SHEQ leadership throughout the business.

• SHEQ
  • Lead risk evaluation and mitigation across Safety, Health, Environment & Quality domains.
  • Ensure all SHEQ incidents are reported, investigated, corrected, and the lessons shared.
  • Report incidents to relevant stakeholders in compliance with contracts and legal mandates.
  • Manage environmental authorizations and operating permits, ensuring they're current and conditions are monitored.
  • Drive compliance with all applicable SHEQ legislation and subscribed standards (e.g. ISO , ISO , ISO ).
  • Monitor SHEQ performance through data collection and statistical reporting.
  • Track and implement changes in SHEQ legislation and enforce compliance.
  • Create, review, and update SHEQ policies and procedures in response to legal or customer requirement changes.
  • Recommend operational adjustments to improve safety.
  • Ensure mandatory legal appointments are in place per Occupational Health & Safety Act requirements.
  • Provide ongoing SHEQ support and guidance across departments.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the SHEQ management system.
  • Develop and maintain occupational health monitoring programs (e.g. medical surveillance).
  • Manage SHEQ site surveys and risk assessments across locations.
  • Foster a culture of SHEQ awareness through training, communication campaigns, and leadership engagement.
  • Oversee all SHEQ-related training programs to ensure staff competence.
  • Lead sustainability initiatives: assess current performance, prioritize strategies (e.g. energy efficiency, waste reduction, carbon footprint).
  • Design pollution prevention and emergency response plans to support business continuity.
  • Coordinate and manage all internal and external SHEQ audits and corrective actions.
• Quality Responsibilities
  • Review customer requirements to ensure clarity and compliance with quality standards.
  • Collaborate with purchasing staff to define and communicate quality expectations for external suppliers.
  • Develop and maintain quality procedures in partnership with operations teams to support consistency and compliance.
  • Establish control systems and document workflows, ensuring procedures are properly documented and updated regularly.
  • Foster strong relationships with internal and external customers, proactively engaging to resolve issues and improve satisfaction.
  • Manage customer complaints, leading investigations, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Financial
  • Support end-to-end supply chain operations by collaborating cross-functionally with Finance and Supply Chain teams to help the business meet revenue and profit targets.
• Management & Leadership
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive SHEQ strategy aligned with the company's overall business direction and strategic goals.
  • Integrate SHEQ priorities into business planning by providing input on strategic objectives from a Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality perspective.
  • Define and communicate SHEQ standards and objectives, ensuring alignment across all departments and functions.
  • Oversee implementation and ongoing maintenance of the SHEQ Management System—ensuring procedures are embedded, monitored, and continually improved.
  • Lead the SHEQ department, establishing clear structure, assigning responsibilities, and ensuring adequate resourcing for achieving operational efficiency.
  • Design and maintain SHEQ procedures, standards, and specifications—tailored to operational requirements and aligned with ISO standards (ISO , , )
• People – Mentoring & Performance Management
  • Mentor, coach, and develop employees by building individual and team competencies to meet defined goals focusing on both their current role and future growth.
  • Ensure performance objectives are aligned with the company's strategic goals at both individual and team levels and drive performance reviews to maintain accountability and foster development.

• Academic Qualification Bachelor's degree in safety, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health, or a related field.
• Experience At least 10 years of experience in defining and managing SHEQ compliance systems; Minimum 5 years in a management role overseeing safety, health, environmental, and quality functions.
• Legislative & Standard Knowledge Deep understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and its regulations; Familiarity with the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), and related environmental legislation; Working knowledge of applicable SANS codes (e.g. SANS for chemical safety, SANS building regulations, SANS for environmental management systems, ISO quality management); Understanding of 5S methodology, best practice governance frameworks, and corporate compliance expectations within South African context.
• Certification & Accreditation Experience with systems certified by SANAS-accredited bodies, including ISO , ISO , ISO or similar standards and familiar with certification readiness and audit processes.