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Saburi Okesanjo
Senior Consultant
Johannesburg
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Summary
Hardworking and motivated, Safety, Health and Environmental manager with over 26 years of experience and record of success in the environmental industry. With Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets, and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills Efficient Safety, Health and Environmental manager with solid background in emergency response procedures and management. Skilled in implementing safety programs and conducting risk assessments and investigations. Strong organizational skills with extensive knowledge of safety compliance and regulations. High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
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1
Language
Work History
Senior Manager
EnviroXcellence Services
Johannesburg
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches
- Evaluated hiring, firing, and promotions requests
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business
- Brainstormed and developed sales strategies to achieve short and long term sales revenue objectives
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures
- Ordered new equipment and inventory and scheduled repairs for damaged equipment
- Produced staffing matrix to provide adequate coverage of department
- Implemented productivity benchmarks across all departments to maximize company revenue
- Analyzed revenue distribution, bank reconciliations and account analysis documents to execute month-end closing
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs
- Identified cost improvement changes and cost savings plans to increase company savings
SHE Manager
Marutleng Health , Safety and Environmental Services
Vaal
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Site Investigations, Risk Assessment, Bioremediation, Environmental Auditing, Environmental Management Environment, and Health and Safety supervisor
- Conducted over 20 site investigation and Audits
- Carryout over 150 Risk Assessment and safety supervision
- Carryout 10 bioremediation projects
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Project Manager
EnviroXcellence Services
Johannesburg
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Supervision of Asbestos removal from Alexcor Mine,
- Geotechnical supervision and Environmental compliance Montrose Phase ll Development
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
Senior Consultant
Marutleng Health Safety and Environmental Services
Vaal
02.2008 - 10.2016
- Site Investigations, Risk Assessment, Bioremediation, Environmental Auditing, Environmental Management Systems, and Health and Safety supervisor
- Evaluated clients' needs and created plan of action to provide solutions
- Identified business issues through careful collaboration with key stakeholders
- Identified new revenue ideas and opportunities within existing markets
- Assessed needs for projects and made proposals to senior executives
- Identified new revenue ideas and opportunities within existing markets
- Developed custom solutions based upon clients' strict requirements
- Increased company revenue through restructuring processes and advising executives on important decisions
- Performed business research and financial analysis
- Monitored and managed staff performance to attain target metrics both individually and team unit
- Determined areas for improvement and implemented processes to alleviate problems
- Troubleshot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions
- Streamlined processes to cut downtime and optimize employee productivity
Chief Executive Officer
Kay Environmental Services
Johannesburg
01.1997 - 01.2008
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends
- Established foundational processes for business operations
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers
- Managed large budgets, collaborating with other departments to eliminate redundancies
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports
- Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
- Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
- Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
- Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
Principal Environmentalist
Molosiwa Bruin and Associate
Johannesburg
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Site Investigations, Contamination Studies, Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting and Health and Safety
- Collected soil, groundwater, indoor air and waste samples
- Conducted regulatory compliance inspections
- Conducted air quality monitoring and analysis of air pollutants
- Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings
- Interpreted test data to determine whether contamination existed in accordance with environmental laws
- Managed development, design and execution of energy conservation projects
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
Environmental Consultant
Walsh and Associate
Colorado
01.1991 - 01.1996
- Site Assessment
- Site Audits, Well Installation
- health and Safety officer
- Bio-remediation specialist
- Researched and recommended Bio-remediation new processes to reduce environmental damages, reducing damages
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Management
08.2000 - 09.2000
- Completed professional development in Environmental Management
Bachelor of Science - Soil Science
05.1989 - 06.1991
- Elected Captain of Rugby team
- Member of Sigma Nu
- Completed professional development in Soil Science
Geological And Earth Sciences
09.1986 - 06.1990
- Completed professional development in Geology
Skills
Staff developmentundefined
Accomplishments
- Project Manager Marutleng Safety – Environmental monitoring building of the ACE Landing Station in Cape Town
- Project Manager EnviroXcellence – Removal of Asbestos and demolition of steel structure working at heights Alexkor Mine
- Project Manager and Health and Safety Practitioner PRASA – Demolition of Steel Structures and Working at Height Braamfontein
- Project Manager and Health and Safety Practitioner PRASA – Pietermaisburg Station Platform Rectification (Demolition of Platform and Station structures supervisor of people working at Heights)
- Project Manager and Health and Safety Practitioner PRASA – Wolmerton Depot Upgrade (Scope Demolition and building of Warehouse, Construction of platform and Rail lines, supervisor of people working at Heights).
- Project Manager and Health Safety Practitioner PRASA – Durban Station Platform Rectification Project
- Project Manager and Health Safety Practitioner PRASA – Cleveland, Toroonga and Denver Station Platform Rectification Project
- Project Manager and Health Safety Practitioner PRASA – Johannesburg Station (Construction and Demolition supervisor of people working at Heights)
- Project Manager and Health Safety Practitioner PRASA – Braamfontein Depot Modernization (Construction and Demolition supervisor of people working at Heights)
- Project Manager and Health Safety Practitioner for City of Johannesburg – Kliptown Upgrade Projects
- Project Manager and Health Safety Practitioner for PRASA -Soshanguve Station
- Project Manager and Health Safety Practitioner for PRASA – Irene Station upgrade
- Project Manager and Health Safety Practitioner for City of Johannesburg – Emfuleni Flagship Project 3
- Project Manager and Health Safety Practitioner for PRASA – Bridge City Project (construction of Station and new tracks)
- Soil Projects with Health and Safety Function on the projects below:
- Project Manager – Soil investigation for both Petroleum and PCB contamination for PRASA
- Project Manager – Wetland Delineation for Elandsfontein Development
- Project Manager – Wetland Delineation for Jabulani Hostel Development
- Project Manager – Wetland Delineation for Clearwater Estate.
- Project Manager - Soil Assessment for Heavy Metals Contamination at several automotive Sites.
- Project Manager – Assessing the level of contamination at the Rustenburg Platinum Mine.
- Project Manager - Soil mapping Duiker mine
- Project Manager – Soil Survey for Rustenburg Platinum Mine
- Soil Survey for the N3 Toll Road
- Project manager - Pre-Mining Soil Investigation in Zimbabwe
- Project Manager – Soil Assessment for the World Heritage site in Lanseria
- Team Member – PCB soil investigation and rehabilitation for Colorado Department of Transport.
- Team Member – Soil survey and Health and Safety Officer for Tailing and mining waste Leadville Colorado Superfund site
- Team Member – Soil survey and Health and Safety Officer for Tailing and mining waste Annacoda Montana Superfund Site.
- Environmental Impact Assessment Processes:
- EIA Process for the Elimination of Level Crossing for PRASA
- Project manager – currently conducting an EIA process for the elimination of level crossing in Cape Town
- EIA Process for Rondebult Housing Development
- Project manager – currently conducting the EIA process for the development
- EIA Process for Pudimoe Landfill.
- Project Manager - Completed
- EIA Process for Nancefield and Lifateng Hostels Housing Development
- EIA Process for Intermodal Facility for Thohoyandou
- Project Manager – completed
- EIA Process for Jabulani Housing Development
- Project manager – Completed the EIA process with a positive Record of Decision. Currently conduct the EMP monitoring for the project.
- EIA Monitoring for Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa.
- Project manager – Completed conducting environmental monitoring of the new station for the 2010.
- EIA Process for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) for the 2010 World Cup.
- Project manager – Completed several EIA processes for PRASA 2010 World Cup project with all positive Record of Decisions. Health and Safety Officer – For the Construction stations during 2010 projects
- EIA Process for Petroleum companies.
- Project manager – Completed several EIA processes for Engen, Exel and Total petroleum with all positive Record of decisions. Health and Safety Supervisor – Supervising the construction of the filling stations
- EIA Process for N3 concession
- Member of the team that secured the record of decision for the servitude needed for the road from Gauteng to Kwa-Zulu Natal (Soil and hydrological mapping).
- EIA Process for Beta (Free State)-Delphi (Eastern Cape) Transmission Project.
- Member of the team that secured record of decision for the servitude needed for the transmission project.
- EIA Process for Eskom’s Cape Strengthening Program
- Member of the team that conducted the EIA process for the Eskom Cape strengthening process.
- Groundwater Investigation Projects:
- Project Manager and Health and Safety Coordinator for the installation and Monitoring of Environmental Boreholes for several petroleum stations in South Africa
- Project manager - Groundwater Investigation for DNAPL at Sasol Sites.
- Project manager – Groundwater investigation for Petronet.
- Project manager – Groundwater monitoring for several Petronet sites.
- Team member - Borehole Hydro-census Survey in the North-west province.
- Project manager - Installation of Monitor Wells and Monitoring Program for both mining and petroleum companies.
- Team member – Rehabilitation of hydrocarbon in Groundwater for the Department of Transportation in Colorado
- Team member for PCB rehabilitation in Groundwater for Colorado Department of transportation
- ISO 14000 Projects
- Part of Team Implementing 14001 management system for the National Port Authority
- Implementing Environmental Management Systems for the Limpopo Province Road Agency
- Environmental Auditing Projects:
- Part of Auditing team for KPMG – Conducting due diligence of several auto-motives site on the East Rand.
- Audited Guinness Nigeria on behalf of Ecobe EMS
- Conducted various site audited in the U.S.A.
- Environmental Assessment, Health and Safety Supervisor for all the Projects:
- Project manager – Site assessment for the replacement of old transformer at PRASA substations country wide
- Project manager – site assessment for petroleum contamination at Botswana Railway depot in Mahalape, Botswana.
- Project manager – site assessment for petroleum contamination at several Petronet sites.
- Project manager – site assessment for petroleum contamination at Engen site for Exel Petroleum.
- Project manager – site assessment for petroleum contamination at Petronet depot in Hawick and Hillcrest.
- Project manager – site assessment for petroleum contamination at Engen site Middleburg.
- Project manager – site assessment for heavy metal contamination Rustenburg Platinum Mine.
- Project manager - Baseline Sectoral Study for Large Scale Mining Northern Cape Province.
- Project manager - Implementation of Bio-remediation systems for numerous Filling Stations in Colorado USA.
- Team member - Implementation of Bio-remediation systems for the Department of Colorado Transportation Laboratory.
Place Of Birth
London
Citizenship
Permanent Residence of South Africa
Identity Number
6403275400182
Professional Affiliations And Awards
Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner 24544209, 03/2015, South African Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (SAIOSH)
Contactable References
- Ismeal Semenye, Managing Director, 083 457 7097, 015 2956924, isemenya@enviroxcellence.co.za
- Jackie Moshe, Project Manager, 083 449 3435, 011 773 1812, jmoshe@prasa.com
Professional Development
- BSc Soils (1991). University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, U.S.A.
- BSc. Geology (1990). University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, U.S.A.
- Other qualifications. ISO 14000, Potchefstroom’s Universities.
- Environmental Law certification - Potchefstroom’s Universities.
- Environmental Audit Course, Potchefstroom University.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/27/64
- Gender: Male
Software
Interests
Rugby
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Timeline
Senior Manager - EnviroXcellence Services
01.2022 - 10.2023
SHE Manager - Marutleng Health , Safety and Environmental Services
05.2019 - 06.2021
Project Manager - EnviroXcellence Services
11.2016 - 04.2019
Senior Consultant - Marutleng Health Safety and Environmental Services
02.2008 - 10.2016
University of Potchefstroom - Some College (No Degree), Environmental Management
08.2000 - 09.2000
Chief Executive Officer - Kay Environmental Services
01.1997 - 01.2008
Principal Environmentalist - Molosiwa Bruin and Associate
01.1996 - 01.1997
Environmental Consultant - Walsh and Associate
01.1991 - 01.1996
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, U.S.A. - Bachelor of Science, Soil Science
05.1989 - 06.1991
University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming, U.S.A. - , Geological And Earth Sciences
09.1986 - 06.1990
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