Bongani Dhlamini
Senior OHS Officer
Vosloorus
Summary
Bongani Thembela Dhlamini is an Aspiring Chief Safety Officer holding he National Diploma and B-Tech in Safety Management from the University of South Africa. Bongani further have more than TEN (10) years’ experience working as a Senior Safety Officer, Safety Officer, Call Centre Agent, Basic Life Support Medic, Volunteer Junior Safety Officer, SHEQ Intern, and a SHEQ Assistant. Bongani always believes that his hands-on experience coupled with the growing knowledge he gained during his studies and during field work prepared him to make a solid contribution in any Health and Safety Management related field. With a solid foundation in Health and Safety Management, Bongani is always prepared to put his knowledge and abilities to deliver the best results in everything that he does, while gaining immeasurable experience and skills to advance in his career pursuit. Bongani is a self-motivated, goal orientated, driven and an individual who believes in lifting and empowering others through the knowledge he has acquired, and experiences gained overtime.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Senior OHS Officer
Averda
Johannesburg
06.2022 - Current
- Capturing Daily, Weekly and Monthly statistics and report to Senior HSSEQ Manager
- Ensuring that BBS’s and Daily TBTs are being conducted by the supervisors on site
- Capturing inspections on Gensuite
- Ensuring that all my KPI’s are managed successfully
- Conducting training with all my employees on site including management
- Ensuring that my SHEQ file is up to date and client is satisfied.
Safety Officer
Thakhu-Catering Services and Events
Limpopo
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Ensured risk assessment and safe work procedure, work permit is done
- Attended weekly safety meetings and participate
- Issued PPE to employees and provided training for limitation and maintenance of PPE
- Completed monthly safety reports, weekly statistics and monthly site HSE inspections
- Ensured that PTO’s and Toolbox Talks are done and communicated effectively
- Ensured that MSDS’s are communicated with employees
- Compiled monthly reports including Statistics
- Maintained training Matrix
- Ensured medical fitness, Job Man Specs and inductions are done for all new employees
- Conducted incident investigations and reported deviations to operations manager and Eskom safety officer.
SHEQ Assistant
Fraser Alexander Evander Gold Mine
Mpumalanga
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Adhered to relevant legislation and business unit requirements
- Created awareness
- Conducted HIRA interventions and addressed unsafe practices in a timeous manner
- Conducted internal and external safety and environmental audits
- Compiled statistical and legal monthly reports; and ensured adherence to International Organizational Standard (ISO) and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSAS) requirements
- Understood customer/client needs and provided solutions
- Responded to client/customer needs as per Service Legal Agreement (SLA); and continuously endeavours to improve service delivery.
SHEQ Intern
Fraser Alexander Tailings
Johannesburg
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted on-site safety observations; safety area declarations; daily toolbox talks on on-shift changes; and continuous risk assessment
- Conducted incident/accident investigations; gather all information (people and equipment involved); and communicate corrective actions with all employees
- Reported all events of near misses on training Metrix
- Contractor management and compliance
- Conducted audits to verify compliance with requirements; and relieve SHEQ coordinator when not available.
Basic Life Support Medic
Netcare911 Milpark and Garden City
Johannesburg
06.2010 - 08.2017
- Assessed and treat patients
- Monitored and recorded vital signs
- Performed ambulance driver duties
- Transported patients for transfer to nearest institutions
- Performed vehicle checklist and maintenance.
Junior Safety Officer (Volunteer)
Gothic Construction (Pty)Ltd
Johannesburg
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) representative empowerment (mentoring and coaching)
- Influenced Business Unit (BU) safety culture through VFL (Visible Fleet Management)
- Input into SHE induction material and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
- Trained internal staff as per corporate programs
- Facilitated and monitored compliance in terms of training requirements
- Chaired relevant SHE representative meetings when required
- Facilitate incident/accident investigation outside of sphere of control/responsibility
- Assisted with ISO9001; ISO 14001; and OHSAS 18001 implementation in the organization
- Performed injury on duty and treated patients as per basic ambulance requirements (BLS skills)
- Actively involved in executing SHEQ activities
- Conducted weekly induction awareness training
- Site-specific inductions, and visitors’ inductions.
Education
Bachelor of Technology in Safety Management - Safety Management
01.2023 - 12.2023
Status: Completed
National Diploma in Safety Management - Safety Management
01.2013 - 06.2016
Status: Completed
Skills
Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SAPGood understanding of applicable laws, standards, and specificationsI can be able to identify hidden hazardsExcellent Verbal and Visual hazards communicationHigh levels of accuracy by keeping attention to detail and correctnessLogical reasoning and problem-solving skillsExcellent knowledge of regulatory organizationsAlways maintain a proactive approach in the working environment for ease in taking ownership and accountabilityExcellent knowledge of how to Pass inspectionsAbility to accurately track inventory and compile reportsGood demonstration of the genuine concern for peopleExcellent knowledge in ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001Good managerial and interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressureTime management, Organizational and planning skillsGreat team player and can work well independentlyI have high level of leadership and decision-making skills
Certification
Facilitator Learning (Train-the-Trainer) course- Primeserve, 2019.
Accomplishments
I successfully taught my colleagues at my workplaces how to do CPR.
Affiliations
- SACPCMP: CHS1803297.
- HPCSA: Basic Ambulance Assistant (BLS)/BAA0966339.
Goals
- To achieving my set goals and keeping myself dynamic in the changing scenario to become a Chief Safety Officer.
- To become an excellent Health and Safety Management Specialist taking up challenging works in the Industrial structure with creative and diversified Projects and to be part of a Constructive and fast-Growing World.
- To make a position for myself in the competitive corporate world and contribute to achieving the goals on both professional and personal level.
- To work in an environment that challenges me to improve and constantly thrive for perfection in all the tasks allotted to me so that I can be able to showcase my Safety Management skills.
Ee
Black Male
Licence
Code 10-C1 (PrDP)
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
References
- Rameez Carrim, Senior OHS Manager(Averda), 071 380 1268
- Zodwa Madonsela, OHS Manager(Averda), 079 491 8510
- Gordon Makara, Safety Officer (Eskom), 082 089 4499
Volunteer Experience
- During the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown period: (In my spare time)
- I volunteered to assist by tutoring grade 12 learners in my local high school.
- I was empowering other students from university as well by volunteering and tutoring them thus adding value and quality to the community and education development.
- I was assisting in screening people in my community and asking them questions for possible Covid-19 symptoms.
Gym
I keep fit everyday, I spend 1-2 hours in the morning and in the evening.
Timeline
University of South Africa - Bachelor of Technology in Safety Management, Safety Management
01.2023 - 12.2023
Senior OHS Officer - Averda
06.2022 - Current
Safety Officer - Thakhu-Catering Services and Events
04.2021 - 10.2021
SHEQ Assistant - Fraser Alexander Evander Gold Mine
09.2018 - 08.2019
SHEQ Intern - Fraser Alexander Tailings
09.2017 - 08.2018
Junior Safety Officer (Volunteer) - Gothic Construction (Pty)Ltd
02.2017 - 07.2017
University of South Africa - National Diploma in Safety Management, Safety Management
01.2013 - 06.2016
Basic Life Support Medic - Netcare911 Milpark and Garden City
06.2010 - 08.2017