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A Career in SHERQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality)

A career in SHERQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality) involves ensuring that organizations comply with safety regulations, manage health and environmental risks, maintain quality standards, and mitigate risks. Professionals in this field work across various industries to create safe, healthy, and sustainable work environments.

Career Pathways in SHERQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality)

Safety Officer/Manager, Health and Safety Specialist, Environmental Manager, Risk Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, SHERQ Coordinator, Compliance Officer.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications and Licenses.
• Strong analytical skills to assess risks, interpret data, and develop mitigation strategies. Meticulous attention to detail for conducting inspections, audits, and ensuring compliance. Organizational and project management skills to oversee SHERQ initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills for training, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Relevant internships or project work demonstrating practical application
• Must be a citizen in the country and city of hire and be under the age of 34 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct workplace safety audits and inspections
• Identify and assess hazards, ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards
• Implement and enforce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
• Participate in accident/incident investigations and reporting
• Assist in risk assessments and mitigation plans
• Monitor environmental compliance with regulations (ISO 14001, NEMA, etc.)
• Support waste management and pollution control initiatives
• Support emergency response planning and conduct safety drills
• Maintain risk registers and safety records

How to Register & Apply? 

Graduate Recruit, a division of Think-Career™ Group and member of APSO, offers a secure platform where you can create an online resume and upload your CV, matric/Grade 12 certificate, tertiary qualifications, and transcripts. Visit our career page here to register, apply, or join our talent pipeline. Terms and conditions apply.

Disclaimer

At Graduate Recruit, we will ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability, or age; nor be disadvantaged by any other conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.