GML – GRINDROD MOZAMBIQUE LIMITED, is looking for a highly qualified (1) SHERQ Manager to lead and manage all aspects of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality in the company’s operations (GML/TCM/MCTL).

The candidate will be responsible for:

  • Ensure compliance with local legal and regulatory standards.
  • Ensure compliance with international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001).
  • Promote a proactive culture of safety and sustainability.
  • Mitigate operational risks and reinforce safe working practices.
  • Lead initiatives that strengthen environmental sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead area inspections, internal audits and risk assessments, ensuring proper execution by the teams.
  • Manage the implementation and maintenance of ISO management systems and ensure ongoing compliance with SHERQ policies and standards.
  • Lead the investigation of incidents and accidents, ensuring complete reports, definition of corrective actions and monitoring of execution.
  • Guide and approve training programs and toolbox talks, ensuring that all staff are aligned with SHERQ standards.
  • Ensure that employees and contractors comply with SHERQ procedures, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
  • Plan, delegate and monitor corrective and preventive actions for non-conformities, monitoring Key Performance Indicators and strategic results.
  • Manage high-risk security standards in terminals, ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
  • Conduct SHERQ meetings and committees, promoting alignment between departments, strategic decision-making, and efficient communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead the physical security of the environment, including patrols, audits, and implementation of security procedures.
  • Promote a safe and sustainable work environment, ensuring compliance with health, hygiene, evacuation and environmental protection standards.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health, Environment, Engineering or related field.
  • A master’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences or related areas will be a plus.
  • ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001/OHSAS 18001 certifications will be considered a differential.

Minimum Period of Experience/ Training/ Skills

  • Between 5 and 8 years of supervisory or management experience in SHERQ-related roles.
  • Experience in SHERQ systems management, operational and administrative projects with deadlines.
  • Skills in leadership, communication, strategic planning and decision making under pressure.
  • Focus on details, results, continuous improvement, operational efficiency and diversity in the team.

Notes to Consider/ Additional Requirements

  • English language proficiency is mandatory.
  • For more information about the vacancy, you can request the full description of the vacancy by email or directly from the HR department.

Application

Interested candidates should send their CV and indicate the name of the vacancy to: