Compliance Manager (Industrial Manufacturing / SHEQ/Compliance / FMCG)

Recruiter:

Hlabahlosile

Job Ref:

Elmarie

Date posted:

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Location:

Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Salary:

Annual Salary

SUMMARY:
Seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Food Safety & Quality, Security, and Contractor Services. The role will manage the Integrated Management System, operational risks, legislative and certification compliance, and continuous improvement across the business.

POSITION INFO:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) aligned with relevant ISO standards, LEAN and risk-management principles.
Manage integrated audits, inspections, legal compliance and risk programmes.
Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO standards, NOSA, Kosher, Halaal and sustainability requirements.
Ensure adherence to applicable OHS, COIDA, environmental, food-safety, POPIA and other legislation.
Lead incident investigations and ensure effective root-cause corrective and preventative actions.
Monitor legislative changes and implement appropriate controls.
Liaise with regulators, authorities, customers and other key stakeholders.
Provide compliance guidance to senior management and promote a strong compliance culture.
Oversee Security, Cleaning, Fire Services, Waste Removal and other outsourced contractors.
Manage site access, contractor inductions and compliance documentation.
Audit dispatch processes to minimise fraud and theft risks.
Manage compliance budgets and support LEAN, ESG, sustainability and climate-resilience initiatives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in OHS, Environmental Science, Food Science, Risk, Operations Management or a related field.
8 to 10 years experience in Compliance, SHEQ, FSSC/ISO 22000 or Risk Management, including 3 to 5 years at management level within manufacturing or food production.
Strong knowledge of OHS Act, COIDA, environmental and food-safety legislation, POPIA, ISO 31000 and contractor management.
NEBOSH/SAMTRAC and relevant ISO Lead Auditor qualifications advantageous.
CPrac (SA), Compliance Professional (CISA), SACPCMP, LEAN or Quality Management qualifications advantageous.
Strong leadership, audit, analytical, stakeholder-management, project-management and problem-solving skills.
High levels of integrity, attention to detail and accountability, with the ability to manage pressure and competing priorities.
Results-driven with a strong continuous-improvement mindset.

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