Bernice Ntshepisenq Ndlovu
HSE Manager
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Safety leader improving site control across 4+ sites at once through risk mitigation, compliance monitoring, and emergency preparedness in high-risk operational environments. Aligns well with HSE Manager responsibilities by guiding enforcement of 20+ controls per month, reviewing and closing 3+ non-conformance cases per month, and supporting leadership with monthly risk insights. Builds stronger safety culture through audits, investigations, and clear reporting.
Overview
10
10
Certifications
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Siyavuya Power Projects
02.2026 - Current
- Maintain construction safety standards across active work areas and address non-compliance through timely follow-up.
- Conduct incident investigations and document findings to support corrective actions and prevent repeat events.
- Review risk assessments for ongoing tasks and update control measures as site conditions change.
- Coordinate contractor safety requirements and communicate expectations before work starts on active project areas.
- Support training matrix updates and track mandatory safety refreshers for site personnel.
- Facilitate toolbox talks to reinforce safe work practices and highlight current site hazards.
- Monitor hazardous material handling practices and verify storage, labeling, and access controls.
- Participate in emergency preparedness drills and review readiness actions with site teams.
- Compile safety reports for management review and summarize findings, trends, and open actions.
- Coordinate safety committee discussions and follow up on agreed actions from meetings.
- Apply environmental management practices to support compliance across project operations and work sites.
Assistant HSE Manager
Siyavuya Power Projects
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Supported compliance with construction safety requirements through routine site monitoring and issue tracking.
- Led hazard identification activities to help reduce unsafe conditions and strengthen daily site controls.
- Coordinated permit-to-work checks for higher-risk tasks and reviewed documentation before work started.
- Maintained legal and site safety registers to keep records current for audits and internal reviews.
- Delivered toolbox talks and safety briefings to reinforce safe work practices and site rules.
- Monitored contractor activities to verify adherence to site safety requirements and work permits.
- Prepared incident and inspection reports with clear findings, recommendations, and follow-up actions.
- Assisted with emergency preparedness drills and reviewed response readiness for site teams.
- Supported risk assessments for construction activities and helped track controls for identified hazards.
Lead Safety Officer
Siyavuya Power Project
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Led daily site safety oversight for construction work, reinforcing compliance with project safety procedures and legal requirements.
- Coordinated incident investigations and root cause reviews to identify corrective actions and prevent repeat occurrences.
- Monitored permit-to-work activities for high-risk tasks, including work at height and hazardous material handling.
- Maintained construction safety documentation, including legal registers, reports, and inspection records for management review.
- Supported contractor safety coordination by reviewing site requirements and communicating expectations before work started.
- Delivered toolbox talks and safety briefings to reinforce safe work practices and hazard awareness across crews.
- Tracked corrective actions from safety meetings and inspections to support timely closure of open risks.
- Prepared clear safety reports for project stakeholders, summarizing observations, incidents, and follow-up actions.
- Conducted emergency preparedness drills and checked response readiness for fire, rescue, and evacuation scenarios.
SHEQ Officer- Operations
Aqua Transport
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Closed [10] % incident follow-up actions within target timelines while coordinating corrective actions and reporting.
- Conducted [20] safety inspections per month across operations to identify hazards and reinforce compliance.
- Advised top management monthly on SHEQ performance, business risks, and improvement priorities.
- Assessed competence and training requirements, maintained training matrices and supported safety awareness.
- Planned and conducted internal audits, incident investigations, and RCAT reporting.
- Identified operational risks and implemented mitigation measures through hazard identification and risk assessment.
- Collated KPI reports and HSE bulletins, then disseminated updates to strengthen communication and accountability.
Ambulance Emergency Assistant
KZN Dept of Health EMRS
10.2005 - 07.2015
- Used $[10] in specialist ambulance equipment to support stable treatment during prehospital response.
- Completed [10] patient transports per shift while maintaining continuous emergency care en route.
- Administered life support, first aid, and prehospital emergency care to injured and ill patients.
- Monitored and administered medication, pain relief, and intravenous infusions under emergency treatment protocols.
- Dressed wounds and injuries to stabilize patients before hospital handover.
- Operated ventilators and defibrillators during critical care and emergency response.
- Transported patients to hospital and maintained treatment throughout transit.
SHEQ Officer
Siyavuya Power Projects (Pty) Ltd
09.2017
- Reviewed [8] site risk assessments weekly to strengthen preventative controls and site readiness.
- Implemented site risk management procedures and preventative controls across operational construction sites.
- Investigated non-conformances, incidents, and accidents, then compiled monthly risk reports and corrective findings.
- Conducted safety inspections and equipment compliance checks, tracking unsafe behavior and maintenance deviations.
- Developed emergency response plans, first aid protocols, and emergency drill exercises with local services.
- Assessed subcontractor safety plans and maintained SHEQ documents, statistics, and reports for management review.
Skills
SACPCMP valid registration
SAMTRAC certification
Working at height
Basic fire fighting training
Basic rescue
Construction safety management
Hazard identification
Safety inspections
Incident investigation
Risk assessment
Toolbox talks
Construction regulations compliance
Legal register management
Permit to work control
Contractor safety management
Hazardous material handling
Environmental management systems
Leading indicators tracking
Behaviour-based safety
Safety committee coordination
Training matrix maintenance
Emergency preparedness drills
Occupational hygiene monitoring
Affiliations
- Matriculated at Mazwendoda high school. (2001)
- SACPCM P
- Construction Health and Safety Officer: CHSO/4107/2021
Certification
ISO 45001
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Siyavuya Power Projects
02.2026 - Current
Assistant HSE Manager
Siyavuya Power Projects
03.2025 - 02.2026
Lead Safety Officer
Siyavuya Power Project
03.2024 - 02.2025
SHEQ Officer
Siyavuya Power Projects (Pty) Ltd
09.2017
SHEQ Officer- Operations
Aqua Transport
02.2016 - 08.2017
Ambulance Emergency Assistant
KZN Dept of Health EMRS
10.2005 - 07.2015