SHERQ MANAGER

Organization: Ubombo Sugar Limited
Department/Function: SHERQ Function – Support Services
Location: Big Bend, Eswatini
Reports To: Safety Head
Position: SHERQ Manager
Closing Date: 18 November 2026
Remuneration: Competitive package commensurate with qualifications, experience and value-add.

1. Vacancy Announcement

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the above-mentioned position in SHERQ Function – Support Services, reporting to the Safety Head.

2. Key Performance Areas

The successful candidate will lead and execute the following core responsibilities across Support Services Functions:

1. Business & Safety Strategy

• Support the development and execution of medium and long-term H&S strategies, integrating safety vision and values into all Support Services activities and capital investment decisions.

2. Governance & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure H&S standards and policies remain aligned with statutory, regulatory, insurer, and Group requirements.

• Promote adherence to Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) policies.

3. Risk Management & Occupational Health

• Coordinate risk assessments, identify significant occupational health hazards, implement robust control measures, and monitor effectiveness to reduce incidents and business interruptions.

4. Contractor Safety Management

• Establish robust contractor management frameworks covering prequalification, on boarding, safe work planning, compliance monitoring, auditing, and incident tracking.

5. Certification Systems & Auditing

• Maintain external H&S certification systems (ISO/certification standards), coordinate insurer audits, conduct internal assurance activities, and drive closure of findings from ABF, EY, and ERM processes.

6. Emergency Preparedness & Business Resilience

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, coordinate drills and simulations, and test emergency capabilities against company and insurer standards.

7. Safety Culture & Operational Excellence

• Drive behavioral safety programs, promote proactive safety leadership, encourage peer-to-peer accountability, and increase near-miss reporting.

8. Incident Management & Learning

• Manage incident reporting and investigation systems, track corrective actions, analyses trends, and share lessons learned across the business.

9. Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain positive relationships with government authorities, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders to sustain our license to operate.

10. H&S Training and KPI Tracking

• Develop H&S training programmes, competency frameworks, and KPI tracking systems.

• Coordinate ABF annual HSE reporting and ensure timely submission of all required metrics.

3. Job Requirements

The appropriate candidate must meet the following minimum requirements:

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (Risk Management; Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field).

• 5–7 years management experience.

• Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level reflecting in-depth knowledge of country SHERQ & Environmental Standards.

• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH qualification, or ISO 14000, 45000 or ISO 22000 auditor qualification.

Skills and Competencies

• Good communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to engage and influence others.

• Good working knowledge of all applicable SHERQ legislation, regulations and related authorities.

• Sound leadership and management skills; ability to plan, prioritize and track performance against objectives.

4. Remuneration

The position offers a competitive package commensurate with qualifications, experience and value-add.

5. How to Apply

Applications must include:

• Detailed CV.

• Copies of qualifications in PDF format.

• Names of two referees.

Applications must be marked “SHERQ Manager” and forwarded to the Human Resources Head or emailed to:

Email: Recruitment@illovo.co.za

Closing Date: 18 November 2026.

Important Notice

If you do not receive correspondence within 10 days after the closing date, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.

6. Contact Details

Ubombo Sugar Limited

• Physical Address: Old Main Road, Big Bend, Eswatini

• Postal Address: P.O. Box 23, Big Bend, Eswatini

• Telephone: +268 23 63 80 00

• Fax: +268 23 63 63 60

• Website: Ubombo Sugar Careers Page