Honour Honour
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing HSE programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene, safety, security and environmental health.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Specialist
Rand Water
09.2014 - Current
- Improving HSE team member performance through the development of streamlined KPIs and review processes
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Authoring detailed technical reports and presentations on the organisations SHEQ status for senior management
- Enhancing the SHEQ Management System by pioneering the development of new processes and reviewing existing processes in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
- Investigating all major incidents & non-conformities including formulating reports and creating lessons learnt to be shared throughout the organisation
- Undertaking detailed SHEQ audits / inspections for Operational and Project Sites (managed by contractors) to identify non-conformities that lead to SHEQ Management system lapses
- Generating and critiquing risk assessments including performing trend analysis
- Spearheading emergency drills to ensure the highest level of preparedness in response to any emergency situation
- Planning for upcoming projects through the development of project specific H&S specifications and baseline risk assessments
- Devising procedures and processes to foster contractor compliance on the project sites
- Overseeing H&S management system information databases and generated trend analysis reports
- Influencing and ensuring compliance with amended and new regulations relevant to H&S
- Measuring the SHEQ framework effectiveness through facilitating and/or coordinating management reviews and maturity assessments
- Training relevant people on the requirements of the SHEQ systems
- Monitoring contractor Health and Safety compliance on 4 different project sites, reviewing and approving safety files and associated documentation.
SHE & Quality Controller
Meze Foods
11.2013 - 06.2014
- Formalised the HSE Management System to comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety and National Environmental Management Acts including their relevant regulations.
- Investigated injuries on duty, developed reports and communicated lessons learnt to prevent similar incidents from reoccurring
- Generated daily non-conformity reports and trended them on a monthly basis to enhance process improvements
- Undertook product trouble shooting, traceability exercises and investigated product non-conformities and thereafter completed corrective actions
- Undertook Cheese Factory hygiene inspections and fostered excellent hygiene practices for both staff and equipment.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance improvements.
SHEQ Officer (Systems)
Rand Water
05.2011 - 12.2012
- Integrated the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) management system that was audited externally and found to conform to the requirements of the relevant international standards
- Enhanced the SHEQ management system through process and procedure review and implementation
- Devised information databases to enable trending of SHEQ performance through non-conformity and incident data
- Expedited identified legislative training needs for relevant staff
- Undertook internal audits and inspections and provided detailed reports to management.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
SHEQ Consultant
Tshikovha Environmental and Communication Consulting
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Facilitated the development of site activity based risk assessments and work instructions including SHE incident investigation and reporting
- Inducted new employees while compiling SHE specifications and monitoring contractor SHE performance
- Compiled and organised necessary documentation required for the SHE Management System with respect to the applicable standards i.e. ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007 for Condition Assessment and Electrolysis Sections.
- Developed employee toolbox talks, while ensuring compliance with OHS Act
- Authored SHE files for other clients and prepared SHE tender documentation for employer.
- Analysed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science & Technology
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe08.2007
Skills
- Presentation and Facilitation
- Report writing
- Auditing
- Training Coordination
- Root Cause Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Assessment
- Hazard Identification
- Accident Investigation
- Safety Program Development
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Emergency Response Plans
Affiliations
- SAIOSH – Graduate Member
- SACPCMP – Construction Health and Safety Officer
Languages
English: Native
Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems Training, NSSA (Zimbabwe) - 2008
- Contract Law, Principles of Contract Management and Contract Comparisons – FIDIC, NEC, JBCC, GCC FIDIC Contract Documents, Rand Water (South Africa) - 2012
- Occupational Health and Safety Law for Managers, North West University (South Africa) - 2016
- Management of Construction Health and Safety Activities, North West University (South Africa) - 2016
Timeline
HSE Specialist
Rand Water
09.2014 - Current
SHE & Quality Controller
Meze Foods
11.2013 - 06.2014
SHEQ Officer (Systems)
Rand Water
05.2011 - 12.2012
SHEQ Consultant
Tshikovha Environmental and Communication Consulting
09.2010 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science & Technology
Chinhoyi University of Technology
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