Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Skills And Tools
Timeline
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Edmore Shamu

Health and Safety Officer (SHEQ Specialist)
Atlantis

Summary

Dedicated Health and Safety Officer with 15+ years of experience ensuring compliance with OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards. Proven record of accomplishment in risk mitigation, incident reduction, and safety training, achieving a 25% decrease in workplace accidents. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, conducting audits, and implementing ZERO Harm programs.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
4
Certifications

Work History

Kersia - Sopura

SHEQ Lead Officer
01.2023 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Spearheaded 15+ internal audits, achieving 100% compliance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 standards.
  • Reduced workplace incidents by 30% through hazard identification and corrective action plans.
  • Led 12 fire drills annually, improving emergency response efficiency by 25%.
  • Trained 200+ employees on safety protocols, achieving 95% compliance with PPE usage.
  • Managed waste disposal programs, reducing environmental violations by 40%.
  • Implemented a digital SHEQ reporting system, cutting documentation time by 50%.
  • Conducted 50+ toolbox talks, enhancing safety awareness across 5 departments.
  • Oversaw maintenance of 100+ fire safety equipment units, which ensured 100% operational readiness.
  • Liaised with 10+ contractors to enforce SHEQ compliance, reducing subcontractor incidents by 35%.
  • Developed emergency response plans, reducing drill evacuation time to under 5 minutes.

Designamite Engineering Group Limited

HSE Officer
01.2018 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Reduced recordable incidents by 45% through targeted risk assessments and training.
  • Led 20+ cross-functional audits, resolving 90% of non-conformities within 30 days.
  • Implemented ZERO Harm programs, achieving a 50% reduction in near-miss reports.
  • Trained 15 H&S representatives, improving departmental safety compliance by 60%.
  • Managed 50+ incident reports on the Shield system, reducing recurrence by 40%.
  • Coordinated 24 hygiene surveys, eliminating 100% of non-compliant waste practices.
  • Streamlined PPE procurement, reducing costs by 20% while maintaining 100% stock availability.
  • Facilitated monthly SHE committee meetings, resolving 80% of safety concerns within deadlines.
  • Conducted 100+ site inspections, reducing unsafe acts by 55% through real-time coaching.
  • Compiled monthly performance reports, improving management decision-making by 35%.

Flexoline Plastics Group Limited

SHEQ Officer
01.2010 - 01.2017

Job overview

  • Conducted 200+ safety talks, increasing employee engagement in safety programs by 70%.
  • Reduced PPE shortages by 30% through optimized inventory management.
  • Led spill response training for 150+ employees, minimizing hazardous material incidents by 50%.
  • Organized 36 fire drills, achieving 100% compliance with evacuation time targets.
  • Implemented ISO 14001 EMS, reducing environmental non-conformities by 60%.
  • Investigated 50+ incidents, reducing repeat occurrences by 45% through root cause analysis.
  • Updated 25+ SOPs, improving alignment with Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
  • Trained 10 contractors annually, ensuring 100% adherence to site safety standards.
  • Reduced waste disposal costs by 25% through recycling program implementation.
  • Achieved 100% audit readiness for 5 consecutive years with zero major findings.

Green Fuels

Safety and Compliance Coordinator
01.2006 - 01.2009

Job overview

  • Slashed workplace accidents by 25% through protocol enhancements and training.
  • Conducted 120+ audits across 10 gas stations, achieving 95% regulatory compliance.
  • Delivered monthly training to 50+ employees, improving safety test scores by 40%.
  • Upgraded safety equipment at 15 sites, boosting emergency readiness by 30%.
  • Reduced hazardous material incidents by 35% through improved storage protocols.
  • Drafted 10+ SOPs, standardizing safety practices company-wide.
  • Led 5 regulatory inspections, securing 100% certification renewal success.
  • Cut incident investigation time by 50% through digital reporting tools.
  • Trained 20 managers on risk assessment methodologies, improving mitigation plans.
  • Achieved 100% compliance with Zimbabwean environmental laws for 3 consecutive years.

Education

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

MA from Environmental Management
01.2024 - Current

University of South Africa

BA Honours from Geography
01.2012 - 01.2014

Zimbabwe Open University

BSc from Geography & Environmental Studies
01.2001 - 01.2004

University of Zimbabwe

Diploma from Education
01.1986 - 01.1988

Skills

Regulatory Knowledge: OHSA

Certification

EIA Report Writing, IAIASA, 2020

Accomplishments

  • Reduced workplace accidents by 25-50% across 4 organizations.
  • Achieved 100% compliance in 15+ audits for ISO/OHSAS standards.
  • Trained 500+ employees, improving safety protocol adherence by 60%.

Skills And Tools

OHSA, COIDA, ISO 14001/45001, HIRA, EMS, Incident Reporting (Shield System), Leadership, Training, Cross-functional Collaboration

Timeline

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

MA from Environmental Management
01.2024 - Current

SHEQ Lead Officer

Kersia - Sopura
01.2023 - 01.2025

HSE Officer

Designamite Engineering Group Limited
01.2018 - 01.2022

University of South Africa

BA Honours from Geography
01.2012 - 01.2014

SHEQ Officer

Flexoline Plastics Group Limited
01.2010 - 01.2017

Safety and Compliance Coordinator

Green Fuels
01.2006 - 01.2009

Zimbabwe Open University

BSc from Geography & Environmental Studies
01.2001 - 01.2004

University of Zimbabwe

Diploma from Education
01.1986 - 01.1988

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