Hi, I’m
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
Regulatory Knowledge: COIDA
Regulatory Knowledge: ISO 14001
Regulatory Knowledge: ISO 45001
Technical Skills: HIRA
Technical Skills: EMS
Technical Skills: Incident Reporting (Shield System)
Soft Skills: Leadership
Soft Skills: Training
Soft Skills: Cross-functional Collaboration
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