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Immediate Superior: Claire Barnes  
Location: Stellenbosch
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 130120 
Closing Date: 18/04/2025

Applications are invited for the above –mentioned position to be based in the Quality department, Adam Tas Manufacturing Plant. The successful incumbent will report to the Quality Assurance Manager at Adam Tas Cluster.

 

Purpose of the position:

The QESH Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining SHEQ systems and to give guidance to users on all SHEQ systems. The QESH Specialist Acts as the management representative and organizes internal and external audits.

 

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for maintaining and updating the SHEQ Management System in accordance with Heineken Beverages standards. Manages SHEQ information system. Ensures that the ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, ISO 45001, ISO 9001; ISO 14001 system is in place and used by all plant personnel. Maintains the good manufacturing practice system and trains personnel to understand GMP. Sets the targets for the GMP, and measures performance by means of audits. Contributes to the development of organisation’s SHEQ standards and guidelines to ensure that these meet business and legal requirements. Recommends measures on improving the SHEQ System and maintain the Wineries Certification schemes. Support the Wineries to help them understand and comply with related certification standards using training programmes, or other resources. Identify & deliver relevant systems training. Leads and facilitates third party Audits, which include regulatory & certification authorities. Coordinate/conduct investigations to resolve compliance issues. Support Quality Assurance Manager and Group SHEQ in delivering their responsibilities. Acts as the Quality Coordinator as described by the Laboratory Star System. Acts as the direct link to the Technological Controller when quality issues arise at the Laboratory.

 

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

A Degree in food science or any other scientific discipline Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience related to FSQMS implementation & maintenance. Knowledge of brewing process is advantageous. Qualified Lead Auditor – in alignment with ISO 19011. Exposure to and implementation of international standards– e.g. ISO 9001; ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000. Good understanding of statutory compliance (e.g., Quality, Environmental, Food Safety and Health & Safety) and current legislation. Must have strong ability to take concepts and strategies and put into documented processes and policies with proven ability to create procedures and work instructions. Team player with strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, with the proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organization Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and attention to detail. Ability to train and develop others. Influencing skills. Ability to thrive in complex, high pressure environments. Advanced Computer skills.

 

 

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.