Compliance Manager

Business Unit / Division

Fedics

Job Type Classification

Full Time

Location - Town / City

Durban

About Us

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and results-driven Compliance Manager to join our Catering Division. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, Food Safety, and Compliance programmes across multiple hospital catering sites. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, client standards, food safety regulations, infection prevention protocols, and ISO management systems while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and Zero Harm. As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity . We specialise in Catering , Facilities Management , Cleaning and Hygiene , Pest Control , Protection , Energy , Procurement , Workspace Design , Engineering, Remote Camps , and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and manage compliance programmes relating to Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental Management, and Quality Assurance. Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, food safety regulations, infection prevention and control requirements, and client-specific standards. Implement, maintain, and continuously improve SHEQ management systems in line with HACCP and ISO standards. Conduct compliance audits, workplace inspections, food safety assessments, and risk evaluations. Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, food safety complaints, occupational injuries, and foodborne illness events. Develop and implement corrective and preventative action plans. Establish and facilitate Health and Safety Committees and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Drive safety awareness, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement programmes across all sites. Facilitate inductions, toolbox talks, food safety training, and compliance workshops. Monitor supplier and contractor compliance. Oversee emergency preparedness programmes, including evacuation drills and emergency response planning. Ensure effective implementation of hygiene, pest control, waste management, and chemical safety programmes. Maintain compliance records, registers, permits, and statutory documentation. Compile and present monthly compliance, audit, risk, and performance reports to management and clients. Collaborate with hospital management teams, operational managers, and regulatory authorities to ensure full compliance across all catering operations.

Skills and Competencies

Compliance and Governance Leadership Health & Safety Management Food Safety and Hygiene Compliance Infection Prevention and Control Environmental and Quality Systems Management Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Audit and Compliance Management Report Writing and Data Analysis Training and Facilitation Skills Strong Decision-Making Ability Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management Excellent Communication Skills Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement Mindset Strong Planning and Organisational Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Occupational Health & Safety