Arvin Baliram
SENIOR SHERQ MANAGER
Durban
Summary
An accomplished and dynamic senior leader with over 25 years professional working experience. Throughout my career, I have been involved in Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk, Sustainability and Insurance (viz. Implementation, Management, Facilitation and Maintenance of Systems and Standards as well as Compliance to Regulatory Requirements). I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Practice, a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Business Management with elective stream: Operational Risk Management (Cum Laude) and a National Diploma in Chemical Engineering (S4). Currently in the process of completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) through Henley Business School.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
PROJECTS MANAGER: SHERQS
South32
10.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the strategy to be a best-in-class operator having engaged and aligned people and fit for purpose management of change systems to enable performance at South32 (Mozal)
- Manage the ongoing need to change and adapt the way things are done, so the willingness to adapt and then to manage change effectively is a core capability
- Establish a consistent change management approach to the management of change and to govern and manage the risks associated with change
- Key Functions & Responsibilities:
- Change Management, Supplier Capability, Contractor and Safety Systems and Assurance:
- Manage the change management framework
- Provide an overview of the process and guide through which of the tools to used when undertaking changes in South32
- Assess supplier's capability to give assurance that the supplier would be able to honour terms and conditions as specified in the scope
- This assessment involves the review of various aspects making up the functioning and capability of the supplier
- Administer the Supplier Capability Assessment process
- Based on the evaluation (rating scale) a maturity risk is defined
- Where suppliers have gaps to reach the required level of maturity, a Maturity Action Plan needs to be put in place
- Maturity Action Plans will be managed between the SPA's and the Contracting Company Owners by means of the Supplier Management Plan
- Define the scope of work pertaining to contracts
- Describe the operations and the responsibilities and duties associated with change management projects, pertaining to the contractor
- Administer all associated management, co-ordination and administration functions, comprising of and related to the operations, described in performing this scope of work
- Manage the end-to-end process, core components and related performance requirements for the Mozal Contractor Management System of Work
- Ensure that the safety and health of all Mozal Contractors are maintained while undertaking work on site and as aligned to Breakthrough 1, whereby we guarantee that everyone goes home safe and well every day
- Improve execution effectiveness by ensuring integration with the Safety System of Work; Operating System; Work Management including work planning, the authority to work, related work permits, permissions and work execution
- Identify the hazards related to road transport of Personnel, Products and Goods present in the business, understand the risk to people from these hazards
- Establish controls to manage the risk that will prevent a large vehicle transport accident occurring on public roads that may result in personnel (S32 & Public) being injured or killed
SENIOR MANAGER: RISK & SUSTAINABILITY - AFRICA
Avis Budget Rent a Car
08.2010 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Division of Barloworld
- Responsible for the overall implementation, management, facilitation and maintenance of the Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and Risk programme for Avis Budget Rent a Car: Africa
- Division of Barloworld
- This includes Risk Management, Legislated Compliance, IOD Management, Occupational Hygiene, Fire Protection Management, Emergency Planning, Business Continuity Management, Insurance Portfolio Management, Property, Facilities and Sustainability functions in the business unit
- Key Functions & Responsibilities:
- Introduce, review and update all matters pertaining to Risk Management within Group
- Maintain close liaison with the Barloworld Group Risk Manager, Group Insurance Brokers, Service Suppliers, Local Government and Local Authorities
- Advise management at all levels regarding the identification and elimination of risks within the Group businesses, the implementation of physical and electronic measures, the compilation of and dissemination of Barloworld Group Risk Control standards, and the planning of environmental, health, safety & access control procedures
- Liaise with Insurance Brokers on all matters of policy cover and provides advice to Management on all insurance related matters
- Investigate insurance claims and ensure correct deployment of Brokers and Assessors and submission of documentation to insurers
- Maintain regular contact with Government Agencies, Local Authorities and Interested and affected parties in respect to compliance, Permits, operating standards, Environmental Authorisations, ROD's
- Design, plan and implement in-house Risk Management, Health and Safety, Insurance and Corporate Governance presentations
- Identify hazards and risks, aspects and impacts through risk assessments, job safety analysis, evaluate and recommend action plan and follow up on actions
- Design, plan and implement internal Risk control audit programme
- Coordinate Stars Audits (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, Security, Insurance and Risk) with Marsh Risk Consultants and ensure action and verification of audit results
- Coordinate Health Risk Assessments and Occupational Hygiene Surveys every 2 years
- Formulate reports and follow up on deviations
- Design, plan and implement Group Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and facilitate roll out
- Advise all Group Departments on all matters relating to Risk Management and its diverse disciplines
- Attend Board, Divisional Red Line and Departmental Redline Meetings and brief Executive and senior management on Risk Management within the Group
- Prepare Risk and Sustainability insertion for Board packs
- Manage the relationship and contract for the buying of carbon off-setting credits
- Report on head count, business travel, carbon emissions, air con gas loss, disposal of hazardous materials etc
- To reduce the organisation's carbon footprint
- Run carbon reduction projects (includes identifying property issues, influencing building design and training)
- Run projects that reduce fuel consumption according to the vehicle purchase model
- Ensure that a waste management programme is in place and manage the relationship with the supplier
- Manage, follow up and ensure compliance with regards to Waste Management in terms of the National Environmental Waste Act
- Compile Group Defalcation Report
- Compile Barloworld SHE Report for Avis Budget Southern Africa
- Compile 6 Monthly Health & Safety Report to Barloworld Automotive
- Coordinate Avis Budget Risk and Insurance Committee meeting
- Direct sustainability programme operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Manage the Credit 360 Sustainability System
- Capturing of energy and water use data onto the system
- Monitor and track sustainability indicators
- Provide technical and administrative support for sustainability programmes
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programmes
RISK CONTROL MANAGER (SHERQ)
Amalgamated Beverage Industries
01.2010 - 07.2010
- Company Overview: Division of South African Breweries [SAB]
- Responsible for the overall implementation, management, facilitation and maintenance of the Occupational Health, Safety, Environment, Risk and Quality programme for ABI Linbro Park and satellite sites which includes NOSA Five Star Integrated System, Legislated Compliance, Injury on Duty Management, Employee Wellbeing, Occupational Hygiene, Fire Protection Management, Security Service Management, Emergency Planning, Business Continuity Management and the HACCP System
- Division of South African Breweries [SAB]
- Management of the Non-Conformance Reporting System
- Implementation and management of the site maintenance programme
- Manage contractors and provide support so that a potential risk environment can be established and maintained for all the employees and company property in line with legislation and company policies and procedures
QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER (SHERQ)
Afripack (Pty) Limited
03.2007 - 04.2009
- Responsible for the testing and analysis of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods to ensure that they conform to customer specifications including HACCP requirements
- Carrying out SHEQ internal audits as well as Supplier audits
- Custodian of the NCR system which includes customer complaints
- Responsible for the QA/QC Laboratory management
- Ensure that ISO 9001/14001 and OHSAS 18001 systems are effectively implemented
- Ensure that standards and specifications are properly filed and updated as required
- Ensure traceability through the storage of records and retained samples
- Ensure that all equipment is effectively maintained and calibrated
- Oversee compliance with all codes of practice and customer requirements in the capacity of the Management Representative (MR)
- Responsible to ensure SHE environmental compliance by negotiating, positively engaging and influencing stakeholders, such as government authorities, community leaders, NGO's and employees
- Collaborate with the Risk Manager regarding OH&S issues
- Facilitate SHEQ induction with employees and contractors
SAFETY, HEALTH AND QUALITY MANAGER - SHERQ
Island View Storage Limited
10.1997 - 11.2006
- Company Overview: Durban
- Overall implementation, management, facilitation and maintenance of the Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and Risk programme for IVS Tank Farm and this includes NOSA Five Star Integrated System, Injury on Duty Management, Employee Wellbeing, Occupational Hygiene, Fire Protection Management and Security Service Management
- Durban
- Oversee Chief Security and Fire Officer
- Conduct Technical investigations and process monitoring as required
- Manage and co-ordinate the ISO 9001 Quality System
- Management of the Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) System
- Provide support so that a potential risk environment can be established and maintained for all the employees and company property in line with legislation and company policies and procedures
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Durban University of Technology
07.1996 - 09.1997
PROCESS CONTROLLER
SASOL Synthetic Fuels
01.1994 - 08.1995
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Henley Business School
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Practice - undefined
Henley Business School
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
The Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Matric Exemption - undefined
Stanmore Secondary School
Skills
MS Office Suite
Certification
BIDVEST Academy Graduate - Business Management
Affiliations
- Member of IRMSA
- Saiosh Graduate Member
Timeline
PROJECTS MANAGER: SHERQS
South32
10.2022 - Current
SENIOR MANAGER: RISK & SUSTAINABILITY - AFRICA
Avis Budget Rent a Car
08.2010 - 01.2022
RISK CONTROL MANAGER (SHERQ)
Amalgamated Beverage Industries
01.2010 - 07.2010
QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER (SHERQ)
Afripack (Pty) Limited
03.2007 - 04.2009
SAFETY, HEALTH AND QUALITY MANAGER - SHERQ
Island View Storage Limited
10.1997 - 11.2006
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Durban University of Technology
07.1996 - 09.1997
PROCESS CONTROLLER
SASOL Synthetic Fuels
01.1994 - 08.1995
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Practice - undefined
Henley Business School
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
The Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology
Matric Exemption - undefined
Stanmore Secondary School
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Henley Business School
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