Hlengiwe - Cindy Mthembu
Specialist In Safety, Health And Environmental Management
Empangeni - 0824650557,KZN
Summary
Dedicated Safety Health and Environmental professional with history of meeting company goals by 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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Weldtech Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Empangeni, Kwazulu Natal,South Africa
01.2022 - Current
- Compile reports and provide training courses.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within environmental health, safety and sanitation areas.
- Evaluate workplace conformance with applicable standards and regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Build successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide ongoing worker support.
- Eliminate dangerous behaviors potentially impacting worker safety in settings through careful analysis and process optimization.
- Develop recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
- Optimize new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
- Identify accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Investigate complaints and expediently resolved concerns.
- Performs laboratory analyses or physical inspections of samples to detect disease and assess purity or cleanliness.
- Investigated incidents affecting health.
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
- Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and develop materials for presentations.
- Performs duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Develop and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Work to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Monitor company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated.
- Participate in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
HR Assistant
Weldtech Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Empangeni, Kwazulu Natal,South Africa
01.2021 - Current
- Partnered with management team to coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding processes.
- Performed internal and external audits and research and administrative reviews of programs and plans to support HR administration.
- Contributed to annual performance appraisals by working with supervisors to achieve consistency and compliance with established procedures.
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes and talent management.
- Updated Human Resources Information System (HRIS) database, maintained data accuracy, and assisted with system changes.
- Responded to inquiries by answering telephone calls, in-person questions and emails.
- Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
- Coordinated and set up meeting materials, presentations and audiovisual systems.
- Maintained office supplies, distributed mail, and processed invoices for payment.
- Supported coordination of benefits open enrollment activities and process.
- Provided troubleshooting and technical assistance in use of HSEC ONLINE system.
- Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing and position management practices.
- Conserved time and improved workflows by handling special projects and emergency solutions.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
- Delivered consultative services and recruited qualified and diversified candidates for employment.
- Maintained work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for positions.
- Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
- Performed timely project management within budget constraints for issues regarding executive leadership.
- Launched company-wide HR strategies, practices and benefits and compensation policies to drive departmental and business objectives.
- Advocated for staff members and counsel supervisors to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Analyzed issues and employed improvement processes.
- Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
- Completed projects on time and under budget while resolving complex issues for senior leaders.
- Improved customer service rankings by quickly resolving issues to improve overall satisfaction.
- Conducted annual salary surveys and developed, analyzed and updated company salary budget.
- Implemented quality control initiatives to reduce downtime and increase revenue.
Construction Health and Safety Officer
MET Builders
Empangeni, Kwazulu Natal,South Africa
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
- Verified monthly practice of fire drills for every work shift.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Developed safety policies and procedures to be used at medical facilities.
- Streamlined and directed occupational safety trend and current hazards analyses.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Provided instructions to staffers during fire drills and emergency evacuations.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members.
- Served as primary backup to officer in charge with various responsibilities related to compliance, operations management, and staff supervision.
- Wrote, coordinated and delivered mass educational briefings focused on occupational accident trends and prevention.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Reduced safety incidents by training and teaching risk management techniques, hazard identification, quality checks and documentation.
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
Health and Safety Officer
REN Engineering
Richards Bay, Kwazulu Natal,South Africa
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Optimized new employee training on gear and procedures to maximize team safety.
- Built successful hygiene programs based on techniques such as atmospheric monitoring and noise surveys to provide ongoing worker support.
- Evaluated workplace conformance with standards and regulations, implementing immediate strategies to resolve deficiencies.
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by improving gear, behaviors and procedures.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Collected samples of materials and coordinated testing for hazardous conditions.
- Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives.
- Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards for elimination and select proper safety equipment to protect employees from hazards of job.
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
- Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate workplace hazards.
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards.
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness.
- Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
- Trained staff and contractors on company procedures and OSHA and regulations.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes and materials.
SHEQ Officer
Zululand Filters
Richards Bay, Kwazulu Natal,SOUTH AFRICA
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Inspected and maintained workplace and machinery and parts for safety operation.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Managed all aspects of administrative and personnel needs of ground supply operations.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
- Managed team of 25 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Office Clerk
Dicks Construction
Empangeni, Kwazulu Natal,South Africa
01.2010 - 08.2017
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations and continued to provide helpful and kind guest services for fantastic customer satisfaction.
- Routed more than 50 calls per day to office staff members.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Processed client rebate reconciliation, reporting and check requests.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
- Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
- Assisted team members with administrative requirements by expertly using diverse office software.
- Prepared meeting materials and took clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Worked closely with three departments to type, edit and format memos with accurate and informative information.
- Helped staff complete special projects by organizing documentation and supplies to handle forecasted demands.
- Checked documentation for accuracy and validity on updated systems.
- Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, distributing mail and scanning documents.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously using organizational and analytical skills.
- Cut costs by implementing maintenance schedules for equipment and understanding emergency maintenance protocols.
- Maintained organized files and stocked supplies to support team needs and maximize performance.
- Boosted file efficiency and reduced storage space with proactive management of records and elimination of redundancy.
- Handled incoming business and client requests for information.
- Responded to requests for information from various individuals by providing required information and documents documents.
- Alerted customers about specific account issues, updates and changes to account information.
- Maximized office productivity by digitizing and reorganizing files.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers.
Education
National Diploma in Safety Management - Safety Management
University of South Africa
South Africa 02.2012 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Khula High School
Esikhaleni 01.2003 - 12.2007
Skills
Data Entry
Additional Information
Clients worked with
- South32
- Tronox Central Processing
- Tronox Fairbreeze Mine
- Mondi Richards Bay
- Foskor
- Shell South Africa
- Department of Public Works
- And other small companies
References
Nozipho Kroon - Weldtech Engineering Manager - 0737740907
Gugu Msomi - Ren Engineering Manager - 0793674530
Niel Prinseloop - MET Builders /PIR Manager - 0828534590
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Weldtech Engineering (Pty) Ltd
01.2022 - Current
HR Assistant
Weldtech Engineering (Pty) Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Construction Health and Safety Officer
MET Builders
05.2020 - 12.2020
Health and Safety Officer
REN Engineering
05.2019 - 02.2020
SHEQ Officer
Zululand Filters
08.2017 - 04.2019
National Diploma in Safety Management - Safety Management
University of South Africa
02.2012 - 04.2017
Office Clerk
Dicks Construction
01.2010 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Khula High School
01.2003 - 12.2007
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