KHANYA MATANZIMA
Alberton, GP
Summary
Health, safety, environment, and quality professional prepared for impactful roles in organizational safety management. Proven ability to develop and implement robust safety procedures and quality control measures. Dedicated to implementing ongoing legal compliance with crucial standards such as OHSA, NEMA, and ISO systems. Striving to foster a culture of safety and sustainability, benefiting both the organization and its employees while enhancing expertise in these vital areas. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic work settings. Expertise in risk assessment and regulatory compliance, combined with proactive and reliable work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SHEQ Officer
KHANYA MATANZIMA
10.2014 - Current
- Ensure legal compliance with the OHS Act and regulations, including environmental, ensures appointments & legal documentation is adhered to
- Host & give reports at safety meetings, coordinate investigations of incidents, accidents, near misses & ad hoc SHEQ audits
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements, ensuring ongoing organizational compliance
- Ensure Stack Emissions testing, Hygiene surveys are performed as per regulations
- Ensure yearly reporting via NAEIS & Dust monitoring is done
- Monitor and advise on performance of quality management system and generate data to report on performance, measuring against set indicators
- Coordinate development, implementation, and management of standardized Integrated SHE Management System as per ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards
- Liaise with external bodies e.g. Department of Labor, fire department, contractors, service providers, emergency services with regard local governmental compliance requirements and best practice
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Evaluate operational processes for potential hazards, recommending improvements for best safety conditions
- Emergency Preparedness
- Ensure that fire prevention and emergency procedures are found and implemented
- Develop comprehensive SHEQ policies, and procedures, resulting in improved compliance with regulatory standards
- Provide coaching and mentorship to junior staff members on various aspects of health, safety, environment, and quality management principles
- Manage waste disposal systems efficiently, reducing environmental impact while following applicable regulations
- Conduct thorough investigations of accidents, pinpointing root causes and implementing preventive measures to minimize future occurrences
- Promote internal communication channels for reporting incidents and near misses, leading to quicker response times and resolutions
- Prepared detailed reports on incident findings for senior leadership review, driving strategic decision-making around SHEQ practices.
- Established strong relationships with external stakeholders such as regulators, suppliers, contractors, and community representatives for effective collaboration on SHEQ matters.
Making Operator (Process Controller)
Unilever
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Safely operating and maintaining each piece of machinery within manufacturing processes to ensure that in specification products are delivered to packing lines according to planned production requirements with high level of quality and cost efficiency
- Ensuring availability and efficient storage of major raw material/s
- Ensuring availability and effective utilization of storage vessel, mixers, plant equipment, etc
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks
Quality Technical Officer Trainee
AEL Mining Services
05.2013 - 04.2014
- Quality plant audits, monitoring processes and troubleshooting
- Maintaining systematic recording, proper filing and safe keeping of all quality records/data
- Ensuring clear identification of inspection and test status of all products in test areas; providing assistance to adaptation areas in case of technical difficulties
- Promoting and maintaining safe working practices within test area to protect personnel and prevent accidents
- Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows, reducing redundancies and increasing operational efficiency
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues
Chemical Engineering Technician Intern
PWM (Professional Water Management)
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Taking samples and undertaking chemical analysis
- Titrations: ensuring daily cooling water treatment is efficient
- Compile technical reports
- Conducting Cr+6 analysis; Control dosages as per process quality requirements on cooling towers & boilers; Control & monitoring clarifier turbidity; Floc formation
Education
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL DIPLOMA -
NEBOSH
JOHANNESBURG10.2025
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS INCIDENT INVESTIGATION -
PREMIER CONFERENCING
JOHANNESBURG05.2023
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT -
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
JOHANNESBURG 04.2019
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION TRAINING -
SEIFSA
JOHANNESBURG 07.2015
ISO 9001:2008 INTERNAL AUDITOR COURSE -
TUV RHEINLAND
JOHANNESBURG 05.2015
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
JOHANNESBURG 12.2013
ASHEPP CERTIFICATE -
NOSA
JOHANNESBURG12.2013
INTRODUCTION TO SAMTRAC -
NOSA
JOHANNESBURG 12.2013
Matric -
ST. CHRISTOPHER'S PRIVATE SCHOOL
KING WILLIAM'S TOWN 12.2004
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- SHEQ Training
- Emergency Response Planning
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Waste Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Accident & incident investigation
- Environmental management
- Leadership Qualities
- Accident prevention
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8704271045089
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8
Timeline
SHEQ Officer
KHANYA MATANZIMA
10.2014 - Current
Making Operator (Process Controller)
Unilever
05.2014 - 10.2014
Quality Technical Officer Trainee
AEL Mining Services
05.2013 - 04.2014
Chemical Engineering Technician Intern
PWM (Professional Water Management)
10.2012 - 04.2013
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL DIPLOMA -
NEBOSH
ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS INCIDENT INVESTIGATION -
PREMIER CONFERENCING
TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT -
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
INCIDENT INVESTIGATION TRAINING -
SEIFSA
ISO 9001:2008 INTERNAL AUDITOR COURSE -
TUV RHEINLAND
NATIONAL DIPLOMA - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
ASHEPP CERTIFICATE -
NOSA
INTRODUCTION TO SAMTRAC -
NOSA
Matric -
ST. CHRISTOPHER'S PRIVATE SCHOOL
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