SHEQ MANAGER
Location: Harare
Reporting To: General Manager
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven SHEQ Manager to lead our Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) function across our operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving quality assurance, food safety, environmental, occupational health and safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the organization's SHEQ systems and initiatives across production, distribution, and warehouse operations.
• Drive the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of FSSC 22000 and HACCP systems.
• Develop, review, and maintain Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) procedures and programs.
• Conduct SHEQ audits, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and hazard identification exercises.
• Lead investigations into incidents, non-conformances, and customer complaints, ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, food safety, environmental, and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor and report on SHEQ performance metrics and trends, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Manage and develop the Quality Control team to achieve product quality and food safety objectives.
• Oversee product inspections, sampling, testing, and in-process quality monitoring activities.
• Ensure hygiene, housekeeping, and sanitation standards are maintained across all facilities.
• Conduct supplier and raw material quality inspections to ensure compliance with agreed specifications.
• Monitor dispatch quality standards, including vehicle hygiene and temperature control for transported goods.
• Facilitate SHEQ training, awareness programs, and management systems training throughout the business.
• Prepare and present SHEQ reports, audit results, and improvement plans to executive management.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while managing employee relations matters including discipline, conflict resolution, and grievance handling.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience
• Degree in Environmental Health, Food Science, Quality Assurance, Occupational Health and Safety, Microbiology, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional SHEQ certifications such as ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, HACCP, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a SHEQ, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Health & Safety leadership role.
• Experience within food manufacturing, FMCG, production, distribution, or hospitality industries is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food safety systems, quality management systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will:
• Reduce customer complaints and quality incidents.
• Drive compliance with food safety, health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Improve quality performance across all operations.
• Build a highly capable and accountable SHEQ team.
• Ensure consistent delivery of safe, high-quality products to customers.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their CV to careers@zw-simbisa.com no later than 11 November 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.