Jobs at The Key Recruitment Group

About the job

• Well-established manufacturer is looking to employ a suitable experienced and qualified SHERQ Manager to be based at their Head Office in Pietermaritzburg.
• coordination and implementation of SHERQ management systems and legal compliance programs within the organization. 
• ensure adherence to South African legal frameworks, including health and safety regulations, environmental legislation, risk management practices, and other compliance obligations. 
• work closely with operational and management teams to foster a culture of safety, sustainability, and legal compliance while minimizing risks to people, assets, the business and the environment. 

For the position you would be required to have: 

• LLB / BSc / BSc Agric: with focus on Environmental Science,
• Honours/Masters with focus on Environmental Law preferred. 
• SHEQ Safety Officer/Manager Certificate (SHE Rep preferred). 
• HIRA or Incident Investigation Certificate. 
• Quality systems certification. 
• ISO Auditor Qualification (9001, 14001) certificate. 
• FSC Auditor Qualification (or similar forestry QMS) certificate. 
• Computer literate in Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities would include you to: 

• Manage and control all activities related to safety and health at all locations 
• Ensure the company complies with the environmental laws at all locations 
• Assume overall accountability for risk management within the company 
• Ensure full compliance with South African laws and regulations, and where applicable any international laws. 
• Prepare and submit reports to management, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders on SHERQ and legal compliance. 
• Coordinate internal and external audits on safety, environmental, quality management and legal compliance. 
• Engage with regulatory bodies, government departments, and local communities to address concerns related to safety, environmental impact, and legal compliance. 
• Provide effective leadership of staff. 

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• As a Managing Tech Lead, you'll spearhead the technical vision, optimise enterprise IT environments, and ensure seamless infrastructure performance. Leading a team of L2 and L3 Engineers, you’ll be the go-to escalation point for complex challenges, collaborating with senior stakeholders, architects, and vendors to modernize IT operations.

What You’ll Do:

Technical Strategy & Architecture

• Define and implement a future-proof IT infrastructure strategy—scalability, security, and high availability are key.
• Oversee and optimize Windows, Linux, VMware, Citrix, Entra AD, M365, and Exchange environments.
• Architect networking solutions (Cisco, Meraki, VPNs, Palo Alto), storage (SANs, iSCSI), and cloud platforms.
• Lead cloud migration, automation, and DevOps initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce operational overhead.
• Ensure robust disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity using Veeam, iLand, and replication solutions.
• Deploy enterprise IT monitoring tools (PRTG) for predictive maintenance and performance visibility.

Leadership & Team Management

• Mentor, develop, and inspire a team of L2 and L3 Engineers to achieve technical excellence.
• Oversee workload distribution, operational efficiency, and SLA-driven performance.
• Foster collaboration between IT, security, DevOps, and business units to drive cohesive solutions.
• Act as the final escalation point for critical technical issues, delivering expert guidance.

Service Management & Process Optimisation

• Own and enhance end-to-end IT service management (ITSM) processes using ServiceNow.
• Drive compliance with ITIL frameworks and industry best practices.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and change management strategies to ensure smooth operations.
• Utilize ServiceNow analytics to generate performance insights and optimize IT workflows.

Security, Compliance & Risk Management

• Implement and maintain enterprise security policies, access controls, and compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, GDPR).
• Collaborate with security teams to enhance incident response, threat detection, and system integrity.
• Oversee security tools like Darktrace, Zscaler, and CrowdStrike to fortify cybersecurity defenses.
• Manage endpoint security with Ivanti Security Control to safeguard enterprise devices.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage AI, automation, and DevOps methodologies to drive IT modernization.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies to ensure best-in-class IT solutions.
• Develop performance dashboards and analytics to track system health and efficiency.

What You Bring to the Table

• Proven experience in enterprise IT, with a proven track record in infrastructure leadership and service delivery.
• Deep expertise in Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Citrix, Entra AD, M365, and Exchange.
• Strong networking skills (Cisco, Meraki, VPNs, Palo Alto, Brocade Fibre, HPE switches).
• Extensive experience in cloud solutions, automation, and DevOps (Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Python, PowerShell).
• ITSM expertise, especially with ServiceNow for incident, problem, and change management.
• Proficiency in enterprise monitoring tools (PRTG) for IT visibility and automation.
• Strong strategic mindset with hands-on expertise in SQL, security policies, and compliance.
• Leadership, stakeholder management, and project delivery experience.
• Certifications (preferred): MCSE, CCNP, VCP, Citrix CCE-V, ITIL, TOGAF, CISSP, AWS/Azure Architect.