SHERQ & Sustainability BI and CI Manager

SHERQ & Sustainability BI and CI Manager

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 lead,
coordinate, and establish a national centre of excellence for SHERQ and
sustainability supporting all operational sites. This role drives
standardisation, strategic alignment, and continuous improvement through
robust governance, data-driven performance management, and effective
stakeholder engagement. It is critical in ensuring compliance, delivering ESG
outcomes, and supporting business objectives via system integration, project
execution, and team leadership. This role will
also directly manage SHERQ for the Inland North region.

Key Responsibilities

Manage SHERQ operations for Inland North region:

Maintain the ISO 14001, ISO and FSSC Certification for the sites where applicable. Directly manage the SHERQ personnel in the Inland North Region.

Standardisation & Process Improvement:

Lead the Centre of Excellence to standardise SHERQ and sustainability practices, ensuring consistent SOPs, toolkits, systems, way of working and adherence to policies. Drive continuous improvement projects across SHERQ and ESG domains.

ESG Data & Project Tracking: 

Own ESG data accuracy and lead tracking of related projects and initiatives.Data Management & Reporting: Analyse SHERQ/ESG data and develop dashboards to support compliance and decision-making.

Performance Monitoring: 

Track KPIs, cost of poor quality, and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions – All in alignment with SHERQ and ESG Strategies, Business Priorities and SHERQ Policies.

Automation & Systems: 

Support digital tool implementation and workflow automation for SHERQ and ESG.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with internal teams, service providers, customers, and principals to align SHERQ delivery with strategic objectives, SLAs, and stakeholder expectations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and innovation.

SHERQ Management in VTM Space: 

Monitor SHERQ compliance, performance, and continuous improvement across VTM operations, ensuring alignment with internal standards and stakeholder expectations. This is in collaboration with Regional SHERQ Managers.

Change Management: 

Support operational changes and new customer/principal requirements from a SHERQ perspective.Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Align practices with legal updates and ensure national compliance.

Training & Capability Building: 

Facilitate training and promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and accountability.

Team Leadership: 

Lead and develop the SHERQ CI & BI team to deliver strategic and operational goals.

 

 Key Relationships

Internal

Collaborates with
SHERQ, Operations, Engineering, IT, HR, and Finance teams to drive
standardisation, data integration, and performance improvement.

External

Engages with
customers, principals (manufacturers), service providers and regulatory bodies
to align SHERQ and ESG practices, support new requirements, and ensure
compliance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary
qualification in Quality, Safety, Micro or Environmental Management.Diploma
or short courses in Sustainability Management (Advantageous).Demonstrated understanding
in ESG and Sustainability, and related systems.Working
knowledge of ISO systems, legal compliance, and operational SHERQ
practices.Proficient in
SHERQ and non-conformance management systems.Strong
communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.Experience
in SHERQ implementation and site-level support.Valid Code 8 drivers' licence.

Skills and Competencies

Strategic
Thinking & Execution:

Ability
to align SHERQ and ESG initiatives with business priorities and national
strategies. Drives standardisation and supports continuous
improvement across multiple sites and functions

Technical Expertise:

Deep understanding of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and FSSC standards.
Working knowledge of ESG frameworks, GHG emissions, and sustainability
reporting.Leadership
& Team Management: Leads and
develops regional SHERQ teams and the Centre of Excellence. Provides
direction, coaching, and performance management to drive results.

Problem Solving & Decision Making:

Conducts root cause analysis and implements
corrective actions. Makes informed
decisions to resolve operational, compliance, and stakeholder challenges.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborates effectively with internal teams, customers, principals, and service providers.Aligns SHERQ delivery with SLAs, strategic objectives, and compliance requirements.

 Change Management:

Supports operational changes and new customer requirements from a SHERQ perspective. Facilitates adoption of new processes, systems, and standards.

Legal & Regulatory Awareness:

Keeps abreast of legal updates and ensures national compliance across sites

Communication & Influence:

Communicates clearly across all levels of the organization. Influences cross-functional teams to adopt best practices and drive innovation.

Training and Capability Building:

Designs and delivers training programs to build
SHERQ and ESG competencies. Promotes a culture of safety, sustainability, and
accountability.

 Vector Logistics supports the principles of Employment
Equity and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our
Employment Equity Plan.

If you have not heard from us within 3 to 4 weeks after
submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on
this occasion. We truly appreciate your interest in joining the Vector team and
encourage you to stay connected for future opportunities that may align with
your skills and career journey.

We look forward to hearing from you

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