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Simbisa BrandsSheq Manager
Simbisa Brands is hiring a Sheq Manager to work on-site in Harare. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this professional will direct the organization's safety, health,…
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Simbisa Brands is hiring a Sheq Manager to work on-site in Harare. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this professional will direct the organization's safety, health, environment, and quality functions across warehouse, production, and distribution environments. The person in this role will guide continuous improvement programs, oversee food safety and quality assurance frameworks, and supervise compliance with applicable regulations. Responsibilities involve conducting risk evaluations, leading incident investigations, managing the quality…
Job Description
Simbisa Brands is hiring a Sheq Manager to work on-site in Harare. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this professional will direct the organization's safety, health, environment, and quality functions across warehouse, production, and distribution environments.
The person in this role will guide continuous improvement programs, oversee food safety and quality assurance frameworks, and supervise compliance with applicable regulations. Responsibilities involve conducting risk evaluations, leading incident investigations, managing the quality control team, and ensuring proper sanitation standards throughout all facilities.
This position is well-suited for an experienced practitioner with a background in quality leadership or food safety who aims to lower quality incidents, foster team accountability, and ensure the delivery of secure, high-grade products.
Responsibilities
- Manage the organization's safety, health, environment, and quality systems across production, distribution, and warehouse facilities
- Drive the setup, upkeep, and ongoing enhancement of HACCP and FSSC 22000 systems
- Create and maintain occupational safety and health programs and procedures
- Execute hazard identification exercises, compliance reviews, risk assessments, and audits
- Direct investigations for non-conformances, customer complaints, and incidents to put corrective measures in place
- Guarantee adherence to environmental, legal, food safety, and occupational health requirements
- Track and present performance metrics and trends to executive management
- Supervise the quality control team and oversee product testing, sampling, and inspections
- Maintain sanitation, housekeeping, and hygiene standards across facilities
- Inspect raw materials and suppliers to verify compliance with set specifications
- Check dispatch quality, including temperature control and vehicle hygiene
- Facilitate management systems training, awareness initiatives, and safety education
- Manage employee relations, discipline, conflict resolution, and staff development
Requirements
- Hold a degree in Quality Assurance, Environmental Health, Food Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Microbiology, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
- Possess at least 5 years of experience in a health and safety, quality assurance, food safety, or safety leadership capacity
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, quality management frameworks, and food safety systems
- Show proven leadership and people management capabilities
Qualifications
- Possess professional safety, health, environment, and quality credentials such as FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, IOSH, NEBOSH, or comparable qualifications
- Bring previous work background from the production, FMCG, food manufacturing, distribution, or hospitality sectors
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
The role is based on-site in Harare.
Who will the Sheq Manager report to?
The position reports directly to the General Manager.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a quality assurance, food safety, safety leadership, or related role.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by 11 November 2026.
What salary is offered for this position?
The job posting does not specify the salary.
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