Derick Momberg
George
Summary
Seasoned Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk & Quality (SHERQ) professional, with more than 25 years of extensive experience in managing SHERQ across multiple projects in the building, construction, civil engineering, and optic fibre telecommunications industries. Hard-working, detail-oriented, and meticulous, accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines, with exceptional leadership. An enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Offering strong business, and financial acumen, effective communication, and skilled in lean business principles and management techniques.
A well-organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SAFETY / CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT
Containment Industries (Pty) Ltd
George
05.2022 - Current
- New business development engaging with existing or potential clients at networking events such as Business Chamber workshops and promotional events
- Sales and marketing of products and services on electronic media, social media platforms, written media, or one-on-one sessions with potential and existing clients
- Provide clients with estimates for construction work and, once estimates are accepted, provide them with a works program, appoint competent workers, procure material, and execute the works to meet quality standards and client expectations
- Monitor client workplace activities to identify job hazards and determine compliance with safety regulations and standards
- Analyze client HSE documentation such as policies, procedures, and appointments, make recommendations to clients, and update the documentation in line with their client's requirements
- Conduct site safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies and put mitigation controls in place to eliminate the risk of injury to employees
- Develop and document business continuity plans for clients in the beverage, hospitality, and construction industries
- Drove construction site document reviews, contractor correspondence, and precise document management to enhance team safety and administrative compliance
- Contributed safety-focused guidance and support to diverse construction teams across projects
- Developed, implemented, and trained more than one hundred employees on safety programs and injury prevention programs for industry clients.
FOUNDER / DISTILLER
Boneshaker Craft Spirits (Pty) Ltd
George
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Manage the day-to-day operations of a micro-manufacturing distillery, performing each aspect of production such as the sourcing of raw materials, fermentation, distillation, maceration, maturation, blending, and bottling
- Developing new products and recipes, working with tasters and other spirit makers, and making decisions on how to use available stock most profitably
- Design a comprehensive sampling and recording program, improving the quality of the spirits produced and performing quality assurance through sampling/audits
- Refining the process of spirits production, documenting processes, and defining specifications aligned with national and provincial legislation per different classes of spirits
- Maintaining process logs, ensuring each phase of the distillation process is documented in detail, keeping records, and ensuring products and product labels meet quality and legislative guidelines and requirements
- Develop and document a stock management plan to make decisions during the fermentation, distillation, and aging process of different classes of spirits
- Promoting the brand by liaising with customers and potential new customers, social media marketing, website development, branding, and corporate identity
- Research and keeping abreast of trends in the spirit industry, looking at opportunities to develop new products
- Continuous learning and development through research and collaboration with other industry experts
- Maintaining excellent hygiene and food and beverage safety standards, risk management, and business continuity planning
- Procurement, debtors, and creditors function
- Project management, planning functions, spirit tastings, and hospitality events according to client needs and expectations.
National SHEQ Manager
Dark Fibre Africa (Pty) Ltd
Centurion
05.2009 - 03.2022
- Traveled extensively nationally, ensuring legislative and regulatory compliance across all business units, works sites, at 1st and second-tier contractors, with support from regional SHEQ Managers and SHEQ Officers
- Align existing and develop new features for the organizational SHE management systems, ensuring successful certification in ISO45001 and ISO 14001 standards
- Applied robust SHERQ Management systems and controls to meet business goals and objectives and ensure statutory and regulatory compliance
- Provide strategic direction to ensure a positive SHEQ business culture is supported and driven by executive management and implemented nationally, to achieve organizational goals
- Member of the Technical Committee, advising on civil engineering and safety standards, compiling technical documents and standards to which the organization, contractors, and subcontractors must conform for the installation of fibre telecommunications infrastructure
- Compiling various monthly and quarterly SHEQ Management reports for Executive management, Board, and Audit Committee use
- Accreditation, vetting, and training of new and existing 1st and 2nd tier contractor vendors in line with SCM and organizational standards, and industry codes of good practice
- Compile baseline risk assessment(s) for all operational processes and activities, continuously analyzing job safety hazards and ensuring adequate mitigation controls are in place
- Ensure SHEQ compliance with various customer standards in the telecommunications, mining, civil engineering, building, and construction sectors
- Manage a national SHEQ Team, ensuring regular site visits and audits are performed as planned and that non-conformances are reported, addressed, and closed out
- Conduct safety meetings, incident investigations, and close-out meetings at all levels, nationally
- Investigate incident root causes, manage findings, and ensure that preventive measures are in place to prevent future similar occurrences
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices to prevent near-miss and injuries on duty and promote overall safety
- Facilitated meetings with senior management and executives to discuss ways that organizational safety could be improved
- Developed and implemented various safety and business continuity plans, training, and awareness programs
- Reduced lost time injuries among personnel through the development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies
- Facilitated and assessed safety and technical competency training for > 2000 employees during the period of employment
- Developed and implemented company procedures that reduced job site fatalities to zero
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues, and addressing compliance issues by developing and implementing corrective action plans
- Established and monitored compliance procedures to provide consistent implementation across departments
- Investigated potential compliance violations and reported findings to senior management
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to executive management and audit committee, covering issues of safety performance, non-compliance, and corrective actions, as well as incident and accident statistics
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control
- Developed compliance training initiatives and materials, educating internal and contractor staff on legislative and regulatory requirements/compliance
- Ensured continuous professional and personal development through studies, research, and keeping up to date on compliance trends and industry developments
- Managed the full life cycle of assigned audits in alignment with departmental procedures, delivering progress as well as closing reports to executive management and clients
- Verified consistency in quality planning, quality control, quality insurance, and quality improvement through random project auditing and sampling
- Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for process improvements and regulatory compliance initiatives to achieve ISO certification
- Advised regional executives and departmental heads of regulatory risks in business processes and provided recommendations for improvement
- Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps, and workflow discrepancies
- Collaborated with internal departments to develop and implement policies and requirements for safety and quality programs, and related personnel training
- Implemented policies and procedures dealing with workman's compensation claims and injuries on duty, implementing controls to reduce annual compensation fund insurance premiums.
Asphalt Plant Manager
Gauteng Asphalt Group (Pty) Ltd
Diepsloot
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Monitored asphalt machine controls and verified correct material mixture and flow from storage hoppers mixing bins
- Communicated with internal and external customers on daily orders and needs and managed schedules, hours, and daily duties for plant personnel
- Operated and maintained a bustling asphalt plant at 98% up-time during my employment period
- Implemented various controls ensuring 0% disabling injuries during the period of employment
- Managed maintenance and repair of asphalt plant equipment and trained team members to operate industry-specific hand and power tools
- Administered asphalt plant safely and managed schedules and daily duties for plant personnel
- Observed indicator showing material levels and regulated controls for required asphalt materials mixture
- Communicated orders of internal and external customers and tracked inventories of incoming and outgoing products
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback to senior management, and training as needed
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote a safe working environment
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements
- Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels
- Implemented a quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
Building Contractor
Self-Employed
Centurion
09.2007 - 07.2008
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule, and applicable building codes
- Adhered to building codes and regulations in the planning and construction phases for full project compliance
- Analyzed building plans and prepared bids to deliver timely, cost-effective project completion
- Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs
- Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations
- Managed large-scale construction projects within cost, quality, and time constraints
- Implemented strategies to reduce costs, improve productivity, and reduce waste
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work
- Mentored and trained construction crews on best practices for high-performing site teams
- Collaborated with architects, engineers, building inspectors, and subcontractors to devise cost-effective construction solutions
- Performed regular inspections of job sites to verify staff and subcontractor observance of important safety protocols
- Assessed Gantt project plans, spoke with clients, or designers, and visited job sites to better understand project scope and client desires
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high-quality materials and equipment for construction projects
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients, and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery
- Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies
- Collaborated with structural engineers to evaluate the structural integrity of projects
- Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste and implemented programs to increase the use of recycled materials.
Area Manager
Johannesburg Roads Agency (Pty) Ltd
Norwood
05.2002 - 08.2007
- Management and control of roads and stormwater maintenance activities within a geographical area in Johannesburg, consisting of approximately 500 (five hundred) kilometers of road network and associated stormwater infrastructure
- Ensuring continuous maintenance of, inter alia, road furniture, road signage and traffic signals, road surfaces, potholes, stormwater inlets and infrastructure, pavement surfaces, and road curbs/edges
- Managing a staff complement of approximately 110 employees and associated equipment, ensuring daily processes and controls such as stores, material, HR, and works / activity programs are adhered to, and ensuring the effective control and monitoring of daily targets
- Produce and monitor annual and monthly work programs for the effective management and maintenance of road, pavement, and stormwater infrastructure
- Budgeting, forecasting, and managing the business unit's expenditure and optimizing cash flow to ensure financial stability and sustainability whilst ensuring adequate service delivery to stakeholders
- Implement occupational health and safety programs within the workplace under the OHS Act and Regulations
- Monitor and Improve production targets as per set KPIs for each business activity and process
- Determine, monitor, and control production indices to achieve area goals and targets
- Collaborate with Municipal Ward Councilors and Executive Management ensuring resident complaints are addressed timeous, within budget, and quality standards.
Superintendent: Roads & Stormwater
Midrand Town Council
Midrand
01.1997 - 04.2002
- Reduced costs by streamlining contract bidding and procurement processes to assure the best prices for materials and services
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings of the Roads and Concrete divisions, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high-quality materials and equipment for construction projects
- Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations
- Coordinated with site personnel, clients, and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery
- Implemented systems to improve process efficiency and reduce project duration
- Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors
- Oversaw effective disposal of construction waste and implemented programs to increase the use of recycled materials.
Foreman: Roads & Stormwater
Midrand Town Council
Midrand
01.1994 - 03.1997
- Recommended changes in structure or personnel to secure optimal utilization of resources
- Managed customer interaction records to resolve service issues
- Coordinated vehicle servicing and rectification of equipment issues to improve performance
- Oversaw operational costs by limiting overtime and maintaining optimal headcount to meet performance goals
- Supervised transportation operations to maintain safe operation, a high level of customer service, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Developed relationships with residents and established contacts to collect accurate service feedback
- Monitored product damage and audited routes to optimize reliable product delivery.
Construction Foreman
VM Construction
Midrand
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs, and knowledge of individual team members
- Coordinated materials to maintain a steady flow of work and meet productivity objectives
- Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications
- Analyzed project blueprints and specifications to identify the exact number of laborers needed to complete the works
- Delivered reports to the construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays and causes
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
Engineering Draughtsman
Du Toit, Lindeque & Van den Berg Inc.
Randburg
08.1990 - 02.1991
- Drafting engineering drawings for small roads and concrete structures, with guidance from the civil engineer
- Conduct site visits to set out and determine levels using a dumpy level
- Data capturing and 3D modeling on CAD software
- Check and approve as-built drawings.
Education
National Diploma in Civil Engineering -
University of South Africa
National Diploma in Civil Engineering -
Technicon Pretoria (TUT)
NEBOSH International Diploma in Safety Management - Safety Management
Phoenix Safety
07.2024
National Diploma in Safety Management - Safety Management
University of South Africa
11.2022
Executive Development Diploma - Business Administration and Management
Unisa School For Business Leadership
11.2017
Safety Management -
NOSA - SAMTRAC
07.2013
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Experience (CX)
- Contract Management
- Develop Safety Policies and Procedures
- Environmental, Health and Safety Standards
- Facilitation, Training, and Competence Assessment
- Incident Investigation
- ISO9001, 14001, 45001 & 22301
- Legislative and Regulatory Compliance
- Maintenance Processes
- Manage budgets and project resources
- New Employee Orientation
- Problem-Solving
- Quality Assurance
- Risk and Hazard Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Safe Work Practices
- SHERQ Management Systems & Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Social media marketing and design
- Technical Writing
- New Construction and Remodeling
- Process Efficiency Improvements
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Corporate Regulations
- Customer Accounts Management
- Project Specifications
- Safety Regulations
- Operational Safety
- New Construction
- Quality Control Standards
- Materials Planning
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Local Government
- Cost Control
- Subcontractor Relations
- Technical Documentation
- Quality Control Programs
- Subcontractor Compliance
- Project Deadlines
- Final Inspections
Certification
- EDTP Assessor [Accreditation and Training Services (ATS)] - 2023
- ISO45001 Lead Auditor [PECB] - 2022
- ISO9001 QMS Certified Professional [QHSE International Learning Centre] - 2022
- ISO45001 Lead Implementer [PECB] - 2021
- ISO22301 Lead Implementer [PECB] - 2021
- Certified Fibre Optic Technician (CFOT) [Tripleplay] - 2020
Additional Information
Actively participating in community projects such as Community Policing Forums and member of Neighborhood Watch.
Affiliations
- SAIOHS Graduate Member - 41020928
- SACPCMP Candidate Construction Health & Safety Manager - CHS20354
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Hobbies and Interests
- Mountain Biking
- Road Cycling
- Home Improvements & Handyman
- Golfing
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
SAFETY / CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANT
Containment Industries (Pty) Ltd
05.2022 - Current
FOUNDER / DISTILLER
Boneshaker Craft Spirits (Pty) Ltd
04.2022 - 04.2023
National SHEQ Manager
Dark Fibre Africa (Pty) Ltd
05.2009 - 03.2022
Asphalt Plant Manager
Gauteng Asphalt Group (Pty) Ltd
08.2008 - 04.2009
Building Contractor
Self-Employed
09.2007 - 07.2008
Area Manager
Johannesburg Roads Agency (Pty) Ltd
05.2002 - 08.2007
Superintendent: Roads & Stormwater
Midrand Town Council
01.1997 - 04.2002
Foreman: Roads & Stormwater
Midrand Town Council
01.1994 - 03.1997
Construction Foreman
VM Construction
01.1991 - 01.1993
Engineering Draughtsman
Du Toit, Lindeque & Van den Berg Inc.
08.1990 - 02.1991
National Diploma in Civil Engineering -
University of South Africa
National Diploma in Civil Engineering -
Technicon Pretoria (TUT)
NEBOSH International Diploma in Safety Management - Safety Management
Phoenix Safety
National Diploma in Safety Management - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Executive Development Diploma - Business Administration and Management
Unisa School For Business Leadership
Safety Management -
NOSA - SAMTRAC
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