SHERQ OFFICER – PROJECTS (FTC)

📍 Location: Big Bend, Eswatini
🏢 Department: Projects
👤 Reports To: SHERQ Manager
📅 Closing Date: 14 July 2026

JOB PURPOSE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the above-mentioned position in Projects reporting to the SHERQ Manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Coordinate and facilitate project-specific SHERQ risk assessments, ensuring hazards are identified, risks are evaluated, and effective mitigation measures are implemented throughout all project phases.
• Provide SHERQ guidance and support to Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and Contractors to ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Monitor contractor SHERQ performance and work collaboratively with contractors to develop and implement corrective and preventative action plans.
• Facilitate incident and near-miss investigations, determine root causes, and coordinate the implementation and verification of corrective actions.
• Coordinate and drive the close-out of project audit findings, inspection observations and non-conformances.
• Conduct regular site inspections, behavioural observations, audits and compliance assessments to ensure adherence to SHERQ standards, project specifications and legislative requirements.
• Develop and deliver project safety awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, safety alerts and other fit-for-purpose communications.
• Facilitate SHERQ induction training for employees, contractors and visitors, ensuring compliance before access to project sites.
• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of project SHERQ management plans, procedures and safe work practices.
• Develop monitoring and inspection schedules to ensure compliance with statutory, environmental, occupational health and safety requirements.
• Compile and submit project PowerBI SHERQ performance reports, statistics, risk registers and compliance reports.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including drills and testing of emergency response procedures.
• Track project SHERQ actions, inspections, audits and corrective actions in SAP and other company management systems, ensuring timely close-out.
• Coordinate project SHERQ committee meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and ensure actions are implemented and tracked to closure.
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives relevant to projects, including waste management, water management and environmental compliance activities.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by coaching employees and contractors on safe work practices and behavioural safety principles.
• Ensure full compliance with Ubombo’s SHERQ procedures, policies, standards and guidelines at all times.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Safety / Quality Management / Risk Management or related area.
• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH qualification.
• ISO 9001 / 14001 / NOSA Integrated 5 Star System Lead Auditor qualification is an advantage.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a construction, engineering, maintenance or projects environment with responsibility for health and safety.
• Training in First Aid, Firefighting and HIRA is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant SHERQ legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with contractors and managing contractor safety performance on project sites.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Administrative ability and attention to detail.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to coach and facilitate learning.
• Skills in MS Office Suite and Power BI.

THE REWARDS

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

HOW TO APPLY

Applications with:

• Detailed CV
• Copies of qualifications (PDF format)
• Names of two referees

marked “SHERQ Officer – Projects” must be emailed to:

📧 Recruitment@illovo.co.za

Addressed to:

The Human Resources Head

📅 Closing Date: 14 July 2026

Note: If you do not receive correspondence after 21 working days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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SHERQ OFFICER – MANUFACTURING

📍 Location: Big Bend, Eswatini
🏢 Department: Manufacturing
👤 Reports To: SHERQ Manager
📅 Closing Date: 14 July 2026

JOB PURPOSE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the above-mentioned position in the Manufacturing Function reporting to the SHERQ Manager.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Co-ordinate and facilitate SHERQ risk assessments, and work with operations and maintenance teams to develop best mitigation plans.
• Coach and guide management in the assessment, management and continuous improvement of SHERQ performance.
• Facilitate SHERQ investigations and coordinate the verification of closeout actions.
• Facilitate the closeout of audit findings.
• Create SHERQ awareness using various fit for purpose media (e.g. toolbox talks, noticeboards, electronic media).
• Develop SHERQ capability in contractors and seasonals through facilitation of SHERQ induction, internal training/design material.
• Manage SHERQ induction processes through effective planning, facilitation and co-ordination.
• Conduct inspections and internal audits to oversee and ensure adherence to legislative and SHERQ Management System requirements.
• Conduct contractor health, safety and environment audits to evaluate compliance to ABF’s HSE requirements.
• Maintain the internal and external assurance systems through creating and updating procedures, communicating changes to procedures and auditing compliance.
• Implement and drive the implementation of SHERQ programmes and plans specific to the area of responsibility.
• Develop monitoring schedules to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for safety, health, environment and occupational health.
• Test and validate inputs into the ABF Annual HSE reporting process to support accurate data reporting.
• Compile SHERQ management reports.
• Coordinate occupational hygiene surveys and corrective action closeout.
• Coordinate effective testing of emergency response protocols.
• Track SHERQ inspections in CMMS (SAP) and facilitate effective closeout of identified gaps.
• Ensure effective SHERQ committee meetings are conducted to schedule through setting up the programme, coordinating, attending meetings and recommending necessary changes to the SHERQ Management System.
• Oversee fire and emergency equipment inspection, maintenance and service to ensure compliance with legal requirements and Mutual Risk Group standards.
• Promote and adhere to ABF’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Environmental Management and Occupational Safety & Health (EMOSH) or related area.
• ISO 45001 / 14001 / NOSA Integrated 5 Star System Lead Auditor qualification is an advantage.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment working in a health and safety role.
• Training in Fire Prevention is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant SHERQ legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to plan, organise and track activities for self and others.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Administrative ability and attention to detail.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to coach and facilitate learning.
• Skills in MS Office Suite.

THE REWARDS

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

HOW TO APPLY

Applications with:

• Detailed CV
• Copies of qualifications (PDF format)
• Names of two referees

marked “SHERQ Officer” must be emailed to:

📧 Recruitment@illovo.co.za

Addressed to:

The Human Resources Head

📅 Closing Date: 14 July 2026

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