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 regional center of excellence for SHERQ and sustainability across all operational sites. This role drives standardization, 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.

Key Responsibilities

Standardisation & Process Improvement

• Lead the Centre of Excellence to standardize SHERQ and sustainability practices, ensuring consistent SOPs, toolkits, and continuous improvement across sites.

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.

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.

SHERQ Management In VTM Space

• Oversee SHERQ compliance, performance, and continuous improvement across VTM operations, ensuring alignment with internal standards and stakeholder expectations.

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, IT, HR, and finance teams to drive standardization, data integration, and performance improvement.

External

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

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

• Tertiary qualification in Quality, Safety, or Environmental Management.
• Working knowledge of ISO systems, legal compliance, and operational SHERQ practices.
• Proficient in SHERQ and non-conformance management systems, with advanced skills in SAP and Power BI.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in SHEQ implementation and site-level support.
• Demonstrated expertise in ESG and sustainability.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license.

Skills and Competencies

Analytical Thinking

• Strong data interpretation and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Technical Proficiency

• Skilled in Power BI and SAP, particularly in quality and operational modules.

Attention To Detail

• Accurate in data handling, reporting, and compliance tracking.

Communication & Collaboration

• Effective communicator with the ability to engage cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Project & Change Management

• Capable of managing multiple initiatives and supporting business adaptation to new requirements.

Strategic Thinking

• Aligns CI and BI efforts with SHERQ and ESG strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Leadership

• Proven ability to lead teams, foster accountability, and drive performance.

Customer & Principal Focus

• Committed to stakeholder satisfaction and aligning SHERQ efforts with external expectations

We look forward to hearing from you