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Johannesburg, Gp, Za

South Africa

Collaborating with line managers to establish the work objectives and strategic direction for the continual improvement of the office and sites using SHEQ management programs and systems.Monitoring the organization's activities in the workplace to ensure that all employees, contractors, visitors and users comply with health and safety policies and regulations.Training and upskilling the client's employees to perform inspections on a monthly basis and auditing inspections.Ensuring the strategic implementation of current HSE systems and practices across all operational units through a collaborative approach with business stakeholders.Improving efficiency, supporting management reviews, planning compliance, reducing costs, coordinating projects, managing SHEQ, Legal & Wellness team operations, and managing task schedulers.

Park Town, Johannesburg

Successfully conducted implementation training on the first ever Transnet integrated management system procedures and presented to auditors during certification audits , Jan 2021Led and managed a corporate OHS team which provided services to Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) rail operations, rail network infrastructure maintenance, corporate facilities and support service departments on the implementation and maintenance of Occupational Safety Management systems (NOSA 5 Star, SANS 3000-1, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001, ISO 31000).Successfully carried out projects and initiatives and kept the organization's LTIFR and DIFR within the tolerance level for eight consecutive years.Implemented the ERM framework in collaboration with cross-functional teams to manage compliance and regulatory risks, including legal registers and compliance control plans.Established safety contracts and executed compliance audits to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.Implemented HSE management systems in all areas and ensured compliance with relevant legislative frameworks by developing policies and procedures.Facilitated effective business associations to drive change and enable effective implementation and embedding of OHS initiatives and programs.Implemented COVID-19 operating regulations & procedures, conducted risk assessments, control self-assessment and developed compliance monitoring tools and to protect employees and maintain business continuity

Planned and coordinated Transnet Freight Rail national health and safety awareness training project ,Jan 2012Developed and executed safety awareness campaigns, promoting a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation among employees at all levels of the organization.Enabled continual improvement through streamlining incident investigations, analysis, and the creation of reports, dashboards, and analytics.Managed relationships with external vendors supplying PPE , other safety-related products and services, managed contracts for maximum cost efficiency without sacrificing quality standards.Implemented auditing procedures to ensure that all work standards, procedures, and processes were achieved.Managed OHS management systems, conducted risk assessments, coordinated OHS awareness and training interventions, developed procedures, monitored compliance and developed tools.Advised all levels of staff regarding issues arising from risk assessments, audits and investigations and advised management on OHS legislations and requirements.Achieved as a key internal speaker in the Transnet freight rail annual SHE Rep days Jan, 2011Assessed, managed, implemented, and ensured preventive measures are in place to mitigate incidents and accidents.Collaborated with management to develop and enforce safety policies and procedures, resulting in a safer work environment.

Salt River, Cape Town

Collaborated with Quality department to Implement and maintain a Quality management system, Jan 2007Successfully implemented and managed safety, health, and environment (SHE) systems in depot operational business units. Maintained NOSA certification for 2 business units and achieved new certification for 1 business unit Jan 2007Conducted hazard identification risk assessments (Safety, Health, and Environment) and developed management plans.Provided guidance on SHE control measures to contractors, implemented awareness programs, coordinated occupational hygiene surveys, and liaised with OHS suppliers.Established and updated operating procedures and communicated them so that employees comply with safety and health requirementsConducted thorough accident investigations to determine root causes and develop corrective action plans.Managed contractors by implementing security access control activities, monitoring compliance and managing safety contracts.Ensured compliance with OSHA standards by reviewing policies and procedures, updating documentation as needed.Responsible for the facilitation , implementation and maintenance of occupational health and safety management systems. within a manufacturing, refurbishment and engineering environments.

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