Matsheko Precious Mawelewele
Safety Office
Germistion,Gauteng
Summary
Versatile occupational health and safety director with hands-on expertise in multiple industries. Highly engaging team builder supports employee improvement and development in fast-paced, diverse workforce environments. Ambitious, career-focused jobseeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Safety Officer position to help launch career while achieving company goals.
Overview
8
8
Certifications
13
13
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Officer
Swihluke General Construction
Johannesburg, Gauteng
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Occupational Health and Safety file.
- The Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations.
- Review and update.
- Attending safety meeting.
- Advise on matter pertaining Nema.
- Assist with legal matters pertaining to the environment.
- Conduct and implement a risk assessment for working condition and the environmental aspect.
- Assessing risk and possible safety hazards of all aspects of operation.
- Ensure ISO 45001 compliance including implementation and maintenance of the system.
- Ensure the compliance in terms of 14001 with relevant to the nature of business.
- Evaluated workplace conformance with safety standards and OHSA regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Ensure fire drills were practiced monthly and checklist of fire equipment’s.
- Conduct hygiene survey.
- Communicated safe methods and procedures to accomplish construction tasks and delivered safety training classes.
Community Liaison Officer
Rand Water
Germiston, Gauteng
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Distributed monthly community newsletters to convey important news and events to local families and leaders.
- Fielded phone calls and pleasantly greeted office visitors, answering questions and inquiries regarding community resources and services.
- Communicated with community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
Safety Intern
SweetPea Consultion
Boksburg, Gauteng
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment and reduce odors and debris.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Trained new employees on all departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.
- Complied with applicable standards during cleaning of specialty areas such as labs, surgery suites and labor and delivery rooms to maintain exceptional level of cleanliness.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Documented and reported all necessary facility and building repairs observed.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and equipment availability.
- Eliminated dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in building settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Assisted in creating and distributing safety-related publications to promote safety management.
Junior Safety
Serofe Trading Enterprise cc
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Auditing production, keeping on the lookout for any unsafe behavior or breaks in regulations.
- Assessing risk and possible safety hazards of all aspects of operations.
- Creating analytical reports of safety data.
- Inspecting production equipment and processes to make sure they are safe.
- Ordering repairs for unsafe and/or damaged equipment.
- Focusing on prevention by keeping up with equipment maintenance and employee training.
- Presenting safety principles to staff in meetings or induction training sessions.
- Participating in continuing education to update knowledge of health and safety protocols and techniques.
- Determining whether the finished product is safe for customers.
- Creating safety plans that include suggested improvements to existing infrastructure and business processes.
- Sharing information, suggestions, and observations with project leadership to create consistency in safety standards throughout the production team and the entire company.
- Meeting company health and safety goals
- Investigating causes of accidents and other unsafe conditions on the job site.
- Liaising with law enforcement and other investigators who are present at the time of a serious accident.
- Finding the best way to prevent future accidents.
- Reviewing and reporting on the staff's compliance with health and safety rules and recommending commendations or dismissal based on performance.
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
Office Assistant
Mawelis Electrical cc
Germiston, Gauteng
05.2011 - 09.2013
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Coordinated, scheduled and arranged business meetings and travel calendars.
- Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
- Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
- Created presentations and proposals for use in meetings, assisted in bookkeeping and produced budget reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Germiston High School
Germiston 01.2005 - 12.2010
National Diploma - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
Gauteng 01.2020 - Current
National Diploma - Management Services
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 01.2011 - 06.2016
Skills
Occupational health hazards
Safety and compliance inspections
Safety courses
Protective equipment
OSHA standards and codes
Team Building
Investigation tactics
Microsoft Office use
Auditing experience
Risk management
Records/files maintenance
Occupational safety
Certification
SAMTRAC
Reference
- Swihluke General Construction
Ronald Sayi
Project Manager HR
Tel: 011 494 3858
E-mail: matimu@dambuzalogistic.co.za
- SweetPea Consultation
Leonardo Manyama
Tel: 071 167 9012
E-mail: lm.manyama@sweetpea.co.za
Timeline
ISO 45001:2018 OHS Management System
08-2021
ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System
08-2021
First Aider
08-2021
Counter Balanced Lift Truck
05-2021
SACPCMP- Can CHSO/2623/2020
01-2021
Community Liaison Officer
Rand Water
02.2020 - 01.2021
National Diploma - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
01.2020 - Current
Safety Officer
Swihluke General Construction
06.2018 - 05.2021
SAMTRAC
05-2017
Incident Investigation Level 3
02-2017
Safety Intern
SweetPea Consultion
01.2016 - 09.2018
South African Methods-Time Measurement Association
10-2015
Junior Safety
Serofe Trading Enterprise cc
01.2013 - 08.2016
Office Assistant
Mawelis Electrical cc
05.2011 - 09.2013
National Diploma - Management Services
University of Johannesburg
01.2011 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Germiston High School
01.2005 - 12.2010