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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Divan Van Den Heever

Divan Van Den Heever

Health And Safety Manager
Pretoria

Summary

Health and Safety Manager/Advisor/Consultant

Divan is a loyal, dedicated and hard working individual who functions well under pressure and always meet deadlines. He is pro-active, persistent and a self-starter and have the ability to work without supervision. He also functions well in a team setting. He always goes the extra mile and encourages others to do the same.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Dedicated health and safety professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a health and safety manager/advisor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Experienced Health and Safety Manager with over 15 years of experience in Health and Safety Management. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

SHEQ Practitioner

SSG Holdings
Pretoria
05.2022 - Current
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.

Sole Proprietor

VDH Safety Solutions
Pretoria
01.2018 - 05.2022
  • P RESENT
  • Services Rendered:
  • Conduct Compliance Training
  • Compile Safety Files
  • Conduct Compliance Audits
  • Consulting
  • Conduct GAP Analyses
  • Deal with Construction Work Permits Applications
  • Reason for leaving:
  • The lock-down and ensuring economic downturn negatively affected the sustainability of the business

Safety Manager

SAFCRETE Construction (Pty) Ltd
01.2012 - 02.2014
  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Project manage construction of new buildings
  • Building plan approvals
  • Waste Management
  • Involved in the AIDC Land Development Project
  • Deal with Workmen's Compensation Commissioner
  • Manage company's PPE merchandise
  • Cost analysis and annual budget planning
  • Implement Health & Safety KPI’s and ensure compliance with relevant legislation
  • Manage the Health & Safety of suppliers and contractors
  • Responsible for the Health & Safety of all AFRIT branches located in Pretoria, Cape
  • Town, Bloemfontein & Boksburg
  • Reason for leaving:
  • Started own business, SAFCRETE Construction is a civil engineering company which specializes in the construction of water treatment works and other civil engineering projects

OHS Manager

AFRIT (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria
01.2002 - 01.2014
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  • AFRIT (Pty) Ltd is the leading trailer manufacturer in South Africa and employs in excess of 1000 employees
  • Responsibilities included:
  • Implement OSHAS 18001/Accreditation & ISO 45001
  • Conduct OSHAS 18001 GAP Analysis & Compliance Audits
  • Report directly to the company directors regarding Health and Safety
  • Conduct direct and indirect cost analyses
  • Draft and implement Safety Management System
  • Manage Safety Officers, SHE Reps and First Aiders
  • Compile and implement ISO procedures for certification
  • Involved in company layout design for continuous improvement
  • Deal with occupational diseases and injuries
  • Advise on legal accountabilities
  • HCS Management
  • Established on-site medical clinic
  • Deal with insurance companies
  • Liaise with Town Planning
  • Details
  • Rietfontein, Pretoria, 0084, South
  • Africa

Safety Officer

01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Ensure Company Adherence to Legal Requirements
  • Conduct Safety Inspections
  • Implement Safety Management Systems
  • Conduct Compliance Training & Audits
  • Manage IOD's
  • Implement ISO 18001
  • On Site Risk Management
  • Sites Included:
  • TEMBA Waste Water Treatment Works - City of Tshwane
  • HEBRON Water Reticulation Works - Madibeng Municipality
  • VAALKOP Effluent Water Works - Magalies Water Board
  • Reason for leaving:
  • Was offered a management position at AFRIT (Pty) Ltd, AOT Construction is an electrical construction company which specialises in high and lowvoltage installations
  • Some of the projects included electrical installation forAnglo
  • Coal Mines, Transnet Pipelines (Petro Chemical) & Nestlé
  • Responsibilities included:
  • On Site Risk Management
  • Conduct Risk Assessments
  • Hobbies
  • Golf, Rugby Supporter, Music
  • DSTI/PTO
  • Conduct Incident Investigations
  • Manage IOD's
  • Conduct Inspections
  • Conduct Audits
  • Conduct Compliance Training
  • Procure and Issue PPE
  • Manage Lost Time Incidents
  • Sites included:
  • TRANSNET Pipelines - Langlaagte Project
  • ISIBONELLO Colliery - Anglo Coal Open Cast Mine
  • MAFUBE Colliery - Anglo Coal Open Cast Mine
  • PHOLLA Colliery - Anglo Coal Open Cast Mine
  • ZONDAGSFONTEIN Colliery - Anglo Coal Underground Mine
  • ZIBULU Colliery - Anglo Coal Open Cast Mine
  • TRANSNET Pipelines - Coalbrook Project
  • TRANSNET Pipelines - Jameson Park Project
  • Nestlé - Harrismith
  • Reason for leaving:
  • Was offered an opportunity in the Civil Engineering environment

Safety Officer

STEYN'S Construction
01.2005 - 02.2008
  • STEYN’S Construction is a building construction companywhich erected warehouses, renovated office buildings and built private residences
  • Sites Included:

General Foreman

Zambezi Mega Park, GFF Flooring
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • GFF Flooring is a company that specializes in the installation of wooden floors, access flooring and carpets in office buildings and private residences
  • Reason for leaving:
  • Two-year working holiday, visa expired and had to return to South Africa

Education

Grade 12 - undefined

INTEC College

Grade 11 - undefined

Zwartkop High School

Legal Liability, OHSTEC - undefined

Fire Fighting, OHSTEC - undefined

First Aid Level 2, OHSTEC - undefined

SHE for Supervisors, OHSTEC - undefined

Safety Representative, OHSTEC - undefined

Emergency Preparedness, OHSTEC - undefined

Risk Management, OHSTEC - undefined

HCS Awareness, OHSTEC - undefined

COID Act, OHSTEC - undefined

SHE - Business Administration

SEESA - undefined

Introduction to OHS, OHSTEC - undefined

Stacking & Storage, HASLAC - undefined

LIC NQF Level 5, SEESA - undefined

Certified Nuclear Soils Density Testing Gauge Operator, TROXLER - undefined

Incident Investigation, OHSTEC - undefined

OHS Act & Regulations - undefined

Excavation Inspection, HASLAC - undefined

Working at Heights, OHSTEC - undefined

Fall Protection Plan Development, OHSTEC - undefined

Facilitator, OHSTEC - undefined

HIRA, OHSTEC

Graduate Member - Health And Safety

SAIOSH
South African Institute Of Occupational Health And
03.2015 - Current

Higher Certificate (SHAMTRAC) - Health And Safety Management

HASLAC
Midrand
04.2006 - 05.2006

Skills

Flexibleundefined

Affiliations

IOSH SAIOSH

Accomplishments

  • Achieved ISO 45001 certification by completing ISO 45001 requirements with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of 25 staff members.
  • Achieved 98% yearly compliance auditing scores by introducing OHS online for risk managing tasks.
  • Documented and resolved injury frequency rate management which led to reduction of injury on duty by 60%.
  • Achieved zero harm environment through effectively helping with implimenting and managing effective health and safety mamagement systems.

Interests

Rugby

Golf

Timeline

SHEQ Practitioner

SSG Holdings
05.2022 - Current

Sole Proprietor

VDH Safety Solutions
01.2018 - 05.2022

Graduate Member - Health And Safety

SAIOSH
03.2015 - Current

Safety Manager

SAFCRETE Construction (Pty) Ltd
01.2012 - 02.2014

Safety Officer

01.2008 - 01.2011

Higher Certificate (SHAMTRAC) - Health And Safety Management

HASLAC
04.2006 - 05.2006

Safety Officer

STEYN'S Construction
01.2005 - 02.2008

General Foreman

Zambezi Mega Park, GFF Flooring
01.2003 - 01.2005

OHS Manager

AFRIT (Pty) Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2014

Grade 12 - undefined

INTEC College

Grade 11 - undefined

Zwartkop High School

Legal Liability, OHSTEC - undefined

Fire Fighting, OHSTEC - undefined

First Aid Level 2, OHSTEC - undefined

SHE for Supervisors, OHSTEC - undefined

Safety Representative, OHSTEC - undefined

Emergency Preparedness, OHSTEC - undefined

Risk Management, OHSTEC - undefined

HCS Awareness, OHSTEC - undefined

COID Act, OHSTEC - undefined

SHE - Business Administration

SEESA - undefined

Introduction to OHS, OHSTEC - undefined

Stacking & Storage, HASLAC - undefined

LIC NQF Level 5, SEESA - undefined

Certified Nuclear Soils Density Testing Gauge Operator, TROXLER - undefined

Incident Investigation, OHSTEC - undefined

OHS Act & Regulations - undefined

Excavation Inspection, HASLAC - undefined

Working at Heights, OHSTEC - undefined

Fall Protection Plan Development, OHSTEC - undefined

Facilitator, OHSTEC - undefined

HIRA, OHSTEC
Divan Van Den HeeverHealth And Safety Manager