CHANDA NKOSI
Safety Officer
Witbank
Summary
Proactive and Organized Safety Officer with excellent management and problem-solving skills. Developed comprehensive skill set in high-stakes environment, focusing on risk assessment, emergency response, and regulatory compliance. Excels in identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions to ensure safety standards are met. Looking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can contribute to safer and more efficient workplace.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Safety Officer
Kwaluseni Trading PTY
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Reduced accident rates by 30% with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Conducted regular safety audits, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Promoted a culture of safety through engaging workshops and training sessions for employees on various topics such as hazard identification, PPE usage, and incident reporting.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA regulations, leading to a safer work environment for all employees.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Enhanced emergency response times by developing and executing comprehensive evacuation plans.
- Collaborated with management to integrate safety improvements, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Improved safety compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive safety policies and procedures.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for identifying potential hazards, leading to decrease in workplace incidents.
Administrator/General Virtual Assistant
Limbo Visuals
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.
- Improved employee productivity by 40% with effective time management strategies for daily tasks.
- Coordinated company events and meetings to foster teamwork and boost employee morale.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
- Managed human resources functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee evaluations for optimal team performance.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date database of contacts, facilitating quick and efficient communication.
- Implemented new email management strategy, reducing clutter and improving communication efficiency.
- Enhanced data security measures, conducted regular system backups to prevent data loss.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade software, ensuring all systems were up-to-date and running efficiently.
- Developed comprehensive filing system that significantly improved document retrieval times.
- Managed scheduling for executive staff to ensure optimal time management and productivity.
Education
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety Management
Iq Academy
Online 05.2001 -
Certificates - Samtrac,Incident Investigation L3 & She Rep
Nosa College
Secunda 05.2001 -
Certificates - Ashepp, Intro To Ohs-Act
Nosa College
Secunda 05.2001 -
Certificates - Hira,First Aid & Basic Fire Fighter
Lusatech Academy
Durban 05.2001 -
Certificate - Iso 45001 Management Systems
Alison
Online 05.2001 -
Certificate - Health Promotion
Advisor Progressive College
WitbankCertificate - Information Technology
Everite College
Lusaka 05.2001 -
Certificate - Admin Virtual Assistant
Udemy
Online 05.2001 -
Skills
Risk management
Emergency response
Hazard identification
Safety training
Incident investigation
Workplace inspections
Safety policies
Records/files maintenance
Ergonomics evaluation
Hazard and incident management
Fire and safety guidance
Risk assessment
References
Name: Lihle Franchaska (Limbo Visuals)
Phone:+27658583884
Name: Lindo Hlophe (Kwaluseni PTY)
Phone:+27614624335
Timeline
Administrator/General Virtual Assistant
Limbo Visuals
05.2020 - 06.2022
Safety Officer
Kwaluseni Trading PTY
03.2018 - 03.2020
Certificate - Occupational Health And Safety Management
Iq Academy
05.2001 -
Certificates - Samtrac,Incident Investigation L3 & She Rep
Nosa College
05.2001 -
Certificates - Ashepp, Intro To Ohs-Act
Nosa College
05.2001 -
Certificates - Hira,First Aid & Basic Fire Fighter
Lusatech Academy
05.2001 -
Certificate - Iso 45001 Management Systems
Alison
05.2001 -
Certificate - Information Technology
Everite College
05.2001 -
Certificate - Admin Virtual Assistant
Udemy
05.2001 -
Certificate - Health Promotion
Advisor Progressive College
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