Khethiwe Ngubane
TSAKANE
Summary
Dynamic safety professional with extensive experience at Murray and Dickson Construction Group, excelling in regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Proven track record in incident investigation and safety training, fostering a culture of safety through effective communication and team collaboration. Committed to continuous improvement and maintaining high safety standards in the workplace.
Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Safety Officer
Murray and Dickson Construction Group
Randburg
01.2019 - Current
- Provided training on safe work practices for new employees.
- Supported internal and external auditing teams conducting impartial compliance reviews.
- Tested applicants with oral, written or practical tests, depending on licensing requirements.
- Responded promptly to any reported violations of health and safety regulations.
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Inspected fire extinguishers monthly according to standard operating procedures.
- Created awareness campaigns focused on promoting health and safety topics across the organization.
- Coordinated emergency response drills to ensure preparedness for real emergencies.
- Participated in weekly meetings with management to discuss safety initiatives and improvements.
- Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Performed risk assessments of existing processes and operations to identify potential hazards.
- Verified documentation against compliance standards and communicated deficiencies to resolve issues.
- Monitored the use of personal protective equipment among workers to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted safety briefings to inform crews of safety hazards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Investigated employee complaints related to health and safety issues in the workplace.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or safety issues when necessary.
- Conducted safety inspections and audits at the workplace.
- Documented all incidents, accidents, injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions or behaviors observed in the workplace.
Site Safety Representative
Esor Construction
Florida
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Supervised safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Inspected premises to identify safety issues and non-conformity.
- Reviewed contractor's qualifications before allowing them access onto the jobsite.
- Advised supervisors on safe work practices when using heavy machinery or power tools.
- Ensured proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Provided feedback on changes needed in order to meet OSHA requirements or other applicable regulations.
- Conducted pre-job hazard assessments for high-risk activities.
- Assisted in the development of safety training programs for workers.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Site Safety Representative
Lenong Civil Engineering
Florida
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Supervised safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Inspected premises to identify safety issues and non-conformity.
- Reviewed contractor's qualifications before allowing them access onto the jobsite.
- Advised supervisors on safe work practices when using heavy machinery or power tools.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Determined root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
- Conducted site inspections and audits, recording findings and recommending corrective actions on final reports.
- Monitored job sites to identify potential hazards and unsafe working conditions.
- Participated in weekly tool box talks with workers about general workplace safety topics.
- Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
- Verified that appropriate signage was posted throughout the worksite.
- Conducted safety briefings to inform crews of safety hazards.
- Provided guidance to contractors and subcontractors regarding safety protocols.
- Participated in business safety committee meetings and health and safety audits.
- Assisted in the development of safety training programs for workers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mamellong Comprehensive School
Tsakane 12-2012
Skills
- Safety training
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Incident investigation
- Site inspections
- Emergency response
- Hazard identification
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Documentation management
- Safety audits
- Continuous improvement
- Occupational health
- Workplace inspections
- Incident reporting
- Slip, trip, and fall prevention
- Safety policies
- Confined space entry
- Fall protection
- Personal protective equipment
- Occupational safety instruction
- OSHA standards and codes
- Safety and compliance inspections
- OSHA compliance
- Workplace safety
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Isizulu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- SACPCMP CHSO/7095/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior Safety Officer
Murray and Dickson Construction Group
01.2019 - Current
Site Safety Representative
Esor Construction
06.2016 - 03.2018
Site Safety Representative
Lenong Civil Engineering
06.2013 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Mamellong Comprehensive School