SHERQ Assurance Officer

4 days ago

South Africa Vector Logistics Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year


SHERQ Assurance Officer

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, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

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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