Amanda Liebenberg
Occupational Health And Safety Manager
Summary
I am a dedicated and results-driven Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner with 20 years of mining experience, specializing in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs that ensure compliance with local legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mine Health and Safety Act, and COID .
I excel in risk management , safety system development , and compliance auditing , ensuring all employees adhere to legal safety requirements. With proven leadership skills , I effectively manage and motivate teams to achieve organizational safety objectives while fostering a culture of accountability and trust.
A highly effective communicator , I engage seamlessly across all levels of an organization, liaising with management, mine operators, site teams, and employees to drive safety initiatives. My expertise includes incident investigation, data analysis, and presenting safety statistics to inform decision-making and enhance workplace safety.
I am eager to bring my expertise to your institution, confident that my skills and experience would make me a valuable asset. I thrive in collaborative environments and welcome challenges that allow me to continuously grow and contribute meaningfully to your organization's success. I have vast experience in underground, opencast and beneficiation plants.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Safety Manager
Universal Coal
01.2018 - Current
- Safety Program Development & Compliance – Designed, implemented, and maintained safety programs ensuring adherence to industry regulations and legal requirements. Led projects on procedure drafting for legal appointments and winter safety communication strategies .
- Hazard Identification & Risk Management – Assessed workplace risks, investigated unsafe conditions, and implemented corrective measures to protect employee health and safety. Addressed workplace incidents , advocating for proactive safety improvements.
- Training & Safety Awareness – Coordinated and delivered safety training for management and workers, ensuring understanding of regulations, best practices, and emergency preparedness.
- Incident Investigation & Continuous Improvement – Supervised accident investigations, analyzed root causes, and developed proactive solutions to reduce incidents and improve safety performance.
- Led risk analysis initiatives to prevent future occurrences .
Regulatory Coordination & Emergency Planning – Communicated legislative updates, oversaw contractor compliance, conducted audits, and formulated contingency plans for workplace emergencies. - Developed action plans with operational teams to resolve safety-related issues .
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
Northern Coal
01.2014 - 01.2018
SHERQ Superintendent
Diesel Power
01.2012 - 01.2014
Safety Officer
Exxaro New Clydesdale Coal
01.2008 - 01.2012
Education
National Diploma - Health and Safety Management
UNISA
Certificate - Certificated Responsible Person - Explosives
South African Police Department
Chief Inspector Of Explosives 04.2001 -
National Cert: Rockbreaking: Surface Excavation - Blasting
Mining Qualifications Authority
South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Safety Policy & Procedure Development – Establishing and implementing safety standards in line with industry regulations and best practices
Risk Assessment & Hazard Management – Identifying, minimizing, and controlling potential risks in mining operationsSafety Inspections & Compliance Audits – Conducting regular assessments, identifying non-compliance, and recommending corrective actionsEmployee Safety Training & Development – Educating personnel on safety protocols, equipment operation, hazard recognition, and emergency responseIncident Investigation & Prevention – Analyzing root causes of incidents and implementing preventive measuresSafety Program Performance Monitoring – Evaluating safety metrics, tracking trends, and optimizing safety initiativesRegulatory Compliance & Industry Standards – Keeping abreast of evolving laws and coordinating with external regulatory bodiesSafety Leadership & Culture Building – Leading campaigns, initiatives, and presentations to foster a proactive safety mindsetCollaboration & Action Planning – Working with operational teams to resolve safety concerns and develop improvement strategiesSafety Documentation & Reporting – Maintaining records of incidents, near misses, and corrective actions for management review
Professional Courses Training
- Risk Assessment – IRCA
- First Aid Level 2
- Comsoc I (Safety Officers Certificate)
- Comsoc II (Safety Officers Diploma)
- Basic Sampling – Khanya Laboratories (1998)
- Flameproofing – Colliery Training College (2009)
- Gastesting – Colliery Training College (2009)
- Coach the Learner – Maccauvlei (2009)
- Basic Management Program (First line management – Fast Track – 2009 (Skills4U)
- Visible Felt Leadership – Du Pont (2010)
- Level 3 Advanced Gas Safety – GSI (2010)
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditors (SABS) (Building up auditing hours to Register for SAATCA) 2013
- Competent “A” Examine and Make Safe Surface Areas (MMTI – MQA) (2014)
- ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 – (SABS) (2019)
Areas Of Expertise Skills
- Enforcing and developing the codes of practice on air borne pollutants, isolation and lock-out, noise, thermal stress, trackless mobile machinery, emergency preparedness, conveyor belts, minimum standards of fitness and safe operation and maintenance of draw points etc.
- Drawing up of company baseline risk assessments.
- Drawing up of company issue baseline risk assessments.
- Company policies.
- Company procedures.
- Safe working procedures.
- Planned task observations conducted on all occupations.
- Visible field leadership campaigns held on respective sites with safety drives.
- Excellent Typing Skills
- Good Telephone Manner
- Fully Bilingual
- Good General Office Administration
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Good Organisational Skills
- Underground experience (Matla No. 1, 2 &3 / New Clydesdale Coal Diepspruit Underground)
- Opencast Experience (Vaalkrans North, Haasfontein, Exxaro Leeupan, HCI Mbali & Palesa, Crushco Quarries, Xstrata Zaaiwater and 5 Seam)
Ethnic Group
White
Personal Information
- Age: 48
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code A, C1, EB
- Excellent Health
Residential Location
Witbank, Mpumalanga
Timeline
Safety Manager
Universal Coal
01.2018 - Current
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner
Northern Coal
01.2014 - 01.2018
SHERQ Superintendent
Diesel Power
01.2012 - 01.2014
Safety Officer
Exxaro New Clydesdale Coal
01.2008 - 01.2012
Certificate - Certificated Responsible Person - Explosives
South African Police Department
04.2001 -
National Cert: Rockbreaking: Surface Excavation - Blasting
Mining Qualifications Authority
04.2001 -
National Diploma - Health and Safety Management
UNISA