Thomas Ignatius H. Email and Phone Number
As the Training Academy Manager at Waco Africa, I am committed to driving excellence in training and development across all business units and divisions. My extensive background in health, safety, and operational training, combined with leadership and management expertise, has equipped me to lead effective training initiatives that align with industry standards and organizational goals.I am a registered CHS Manager with The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) and currenty serving as the Chair for the Scaffolding Chamber at the Institute for Working at Heights. My credentials as an ECITB International Scaffolding Trainer span various levels, from General Worker to Scaffold Inspector, and I hold certifications in International Health and Safety Passport (IHSP) training, covering Foundation, Advanced, Supervisor, Environmental Awareness, Risk Assessment, and Working at Heights.My professional journey includes over 13 years of experience in health and safety within the construction and mining sectors, with 7 years dedicated to operational training. Additionally, I have 2 years of experience in the security industry and 7 years in management roles, encompassing people, safety, health, quality, and training.Currently pursuing a Postgraduate qualification in Project Management (NQF Level 8), I also hold a tertiary qualification in Business Administration from Mancosa (NQF Level 7). My academic background includes advanced and foundational safety management studies at the University of South Africa, as well as a Higher Certificate in Business and Economic Science and further education in business management.I am passionate about performance and leadership, with a strong focus on communication and interpersonal skills within team environments. I am also an accredited Facilitator, Assessor, and Moderator with various SETAs.In my role, I have been instrumental in conducting Training Needs Analysis and developing Workplace Skills Plans. I oversee the quality management system for Waco Training Academy and implement training programs and initiatives that optimize resources and systems. I am actively involved in coaching, supporting, and guiding training and development efforts, managing external providers, and contributing to policy and procedure development. I also helped a loss making company to be sustainable.First time in 8yrsMy commitment to excellence is reflected in my numerous accolades, including being in the top 7% for the HSERQ award with Nosa internationally and receiving 23 other HSE awards.
Wta - Waco Training Academy
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- wacotraining.co.za
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- 4
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Training Academy ManagerWta - Waco Training AcademyJohannesburg, Gp, Za
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Training Academy ManagerWta - Waco Training Academy Mar 2022 - PresentGauteng, South Africa*Managing all aspects of Waco training academy. *Managing staff.*Accreditations.*Developing, facilitating and supervising training programs for employees.*Assessing the needs of a business, implement training and development plans, and facilitate a wide variety of training programs that enhance the effectiveness of the workforce.*Identify and assess the training needs.*Develop individualized and group training programs that address specific business needs.*Effectively manage the training budget.*Evaluate organizational performance to ensure that training is meeting business needs and improving performance.*Assess employees’ skills, performance and productivity to identify areas of improvement.*Drive brand values and philosophy through all training and development activities.*Managing all social media profiles for the academy which includes analysing them for better understanding of customer behaviors.*Effectively communicate with team members, trainers and top management.*Select and manage resources, including working with both internal employees and training vendors to develop and deliver training.*Keep abreast of training trends, developments and best practices.*Measure performance of trainers (KPI's) -
Training Manager:Health|Safety|AccessWaco Africa Oct 2017 - Feb 2022Johannesburg Area, South Africa*Developing, facilitating and supervising training programs for employees.*Assessing the needs of a business, implement training and development plans, and facilitate a wide variety of training programs that enhance the effectiveness of the workforce.*Identify and assess the training needs.*Develop individualized and group training programs that address specific business needs.*Effectively manage the training budget for example internal training staff. *Evaluate organizational performance to ensure that training is meeting business needs and improving performance.*Assess employees’ skills, performance and productivity to identify areas of improvement.*Drive brand values and philosophy through all training and development activities.*Effectively communicate with team members, trainers and management.*Select and manage resources, including working with both internal employees and training vendors to develop and deliver training.*Keep abreast of training trends, developments and best practices.*Measure performance of trainers (KPI's). 1.SGB-Cape- It's the largest scaffolding company in Southern Africa, with a diverse product offering namely:*Access Scaffolding.*Thermal Insulation and Cladding*Rope Access*QuikDeck®*Industrial Corrosion Protection*Asbestos Removal*Plastic Encapsulation2.Formscaff -South Africa’s market leader in the hire and sale of scaffolding, formwork, falsework and associated services. The operation provides products and services to a wide range of construction and civil engineering industries. With over 50 years of experience and world-class expertise, Form-Scaff also provide design skills, technical advice and support through more than twenty branches in South Africa and on the continent.*Formwork and Support work3.Skyjacks-Installation, hire and sale of Suspended Access Systems (temporary and permanent) and the hire and sale of Aerial Work Platforms (Cherry Pickers), Telehandlers and Mini Cranes4.Abacus5.Sanitech -
Hse Training SpecialistWaco Africa Jan 2016 - Sep 2017Johannesburg Area, South Africa*Development of Training material*Conducting Training*Assessments and Moderation's
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Branch Hseq CoordinatorSgb-Cape Jun 2012 - Dec 2015Richards Bay Area, South AfricaDesign, development and implementation of:*Health, Safety and Environmental Management System*Quality Management Systems*Injury Management System*Health monitoring, medical assessment and drug and alcohol testing*Training*Risk Management*Compliance and audit management*Subcontractor health and safety management*Create and empower teams of safety representatives through all levels of the organisation*Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law*Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention*Monitor compliance to policies and laws through inspections & audits*Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions*Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes*Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities, or new prevention measures*Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statisticsManaging 10-20 Safety Officers on 6 different sites namely:South 32 previously known as Hillside*ScaffoldingBayside*Scaffolding Richards Bay Minerals*Scaffolding*Insulation/CladdingFoskor*ScaffoldingMondi*Scaffolding*Insulation/Cladding*PaintingUmfolozi Sugar Mill*ScaffoldingHeld 3 Nosars at the same time with scores between 96%- to 98.5%.Was involved with major shutdowns on all of these sites from time to time. -
Project Safety OfficerSgb-Cape Nov 2011 - May 2012SecundaProject startupManaging all HSE aspects on projectManaged project from start.Scaffolding and Cladding/Insulation
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Safety Officer (Madagascar)Sgb-Cape Aug 2011 - Oct 2011MadagascarWorking on a newly build Petrochemical plant.Scaffolding
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Safety OfficerSasol Feb 2011 - Jul 2011SecundaAuditing and provided assistance to all Sasol service providers. -
Assistant ManagerKriel Club Jan 2009 - Jan 2011KrielStoketakeAssisting with day to day activities
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Security Company Owner And ManagerOxygenit Dec 2009 - Nov 2010South AfricaManaged all aspects of a security company.PayrollGuardingAlarmsContracts with big companies like Roschcon a div of Eskom
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Assistant Security ManagerAlf Azlin Of South Africa Jun 2009 - Dec 2009KrielHelp managing all aspects of the Security business.
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Frontline Customer Service And Dispatch ClerkRectron South Africa Jan 2008 - Dec 2008MidrandFrontline Customer service and Dispatch Clerk -
Video Shop OwnerMovie Planet Jun 2007 - Dec 2007KrielManaging staff. Managing day to day activities while working at my fathers bottlestore.Budgeting. Stock take. Manage clients on system.
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Floor AssistantNaas And Carien Bottlestore Jan 2003 - Dec 2007KrielStoketakeCashierFloor AssistantDeliveries
Thomas Ignatius H. Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General -
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician
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Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician
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Services SetaBusiness Administration And Management, General -
Kriel High School
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Business Administration And Management, General
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Computer Science -
Nirvana Training Academy (Qcto)Health And Safety
Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Ignatius H.
What company does Thomas Ignatius H. work for?
Thomas Ignatius H. works for Wta - Waco Training Academy
What is Thomas Ignatius H.'s role at the current company?
Thomas Ignatius H.'s current role is Training Academy Manager.
What schools did Thomas Ignatius H. attend?
Thomas Ignatius H. attended Mancosa, University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, Services Seta, Kriel High School, University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, Stanford University, Nirvana Training Academy (Qcto), Mancosa.
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