SHERQ Assurance Officer

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Vector Logistics Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per year

Permanent

Gauteng

Overview
We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.

But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.

Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi-temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.

Job Purpose
To support SHERQ and sustainability performance across operational sites by managing non-conformances, incident investigations, recalls, and regulatory compliance, while contributing to risk assessments, continuous improvement, and strategic project execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Log and track non-conformances across sites.
  • Conduct and support root cause analyses (RCAs), ensuring alignment with risk profiles and KPIs.
  • Assist in incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
  • Participate in SHERQ and sustainability-related projects, providing technical and strategic support.
  • Support site teams in executing risk assessments and compliance actions.
  • Provide input into continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct regulatory scanning to identify emerging SHERQ requirements and ensure proactive compliance.
  • Lead and support product recall processes, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Key Relationships

Internal

  • Works closely with operations, risk, and sustainability teams.

External

  • Liaises with auditors and supports engagements with customers on incident-related matters.

Qualifications And Experience
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

  • 3-5 Years experience as a SHERQ Assurance Officer or in a similar role.
  • Tertiary qualification in Safety, Health, Environment, or Quality Management.
  • Working knowledge of ISO standards, Food Systems and legal compliance requirements.
  • Working knowledge of SHERQ and non-conformance systems, with practical experience using SAP and Power BI for reporting and analysis.
  • Experience in SHERQ implementation and site-level support.
  • Valid Code EB driver's license.

Skills and Competencies

Attention To Detail

  • Ensures accuracy in logging non-conformances and conducting RCAs.

Analytical Thinking

  • Assesses incidents and identifies root causes effectively.

Judgment & Discretion

  • Applies sound decision-making within defined protocols.

Communication Skills

  • Clearly conveys findings and corrective actions to teams.

Collaboration

  • Works effectively with cross-functional teams and site personnel.

Initiative

  • Proactively identifies risks and supports continuous improvement.

Adaptability

  • Responds to changing operational and compliance needs.

Influence

  • Persuades teams to adopt corrective actions and safety practices.

We look forward to hearing from you

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