Letty Skosana
14th Avenue no 4 Rietkuil,Mpumalaga
Summary
Results-driven Health, Safety, and Sustainability professional with over a decade of progressive experience in contractor management, occupational safety, risk assessment, compliance, and sustainability systems within the mining sector. Proven expertise in leading safety departments, implementing risk control measures, and ensuring compliance with legislative and operational requirements. Seeking a senior-level role where I can leverage my technical expertise, leadership abilities, and commitment to safety and compliance to drive organizational excellence and a strong safety culture.
With over a decade of progressive experience in safety management, safety leadership, sustainability compliance, and risk management within the mining and energy sectors, I bring a proven track record of driving compliance excellence, enhancing safety culture, and implementing effective operational systems. This dual expertise in safety and sustainability provides me with a holistic understanding of risk management, compliance frameworks, and operational excellence in high-risk industries. I am confident that my combination of experience, technical expertise, and leadership skills will allow me to contribute meaningfully to company's objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Contractor Management
Exaro Belfast Coal
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed and monitored all contractor compliance processes.
- Oversaw onboarding of contractors in line with company procedures.
- Ensured compliance with legal and safety standards.
- Conducted risk assessments and enforced corrective actions.
- Developed contractor safety training initiatives.
- Monitored performance of contractors on-site.
- Coordinated incident investigations and reporting.
- Ensured audit readiness for contractor-related inspections.
- Implemented systems for tracking contractor compliance.
- Supported operational teams with compliance documentation.
- Reported compliance gaps to management.
- Improved efficiency of contractor onboarding processes.
Acting Chief Safety Officer
Exxaro Belfast Cool
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Led the safety department and supervised safety officers.
- Developed and enforced safety strategies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with mining and health & safety legislation.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections.
- Prepared safety performance reports for management.
- Coordinated incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Delivered safety awareness programs to employees.
- Managed risk assessments and hazard identification.
- Reviewed and updated safety policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with senior management on safety initiatives.
- Supported contractor management on compliance.
- Enhanced overall safety culture across operations.
Safety Officer
Exxaro Belfast Coal
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted workplace safety inspections and audits.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and procedures.
- Reported hazards and enforced corrective actions.
- Delivered toolbox talks and safety inductions.
- Monitored PPE compliance on-site.
- Assisted in incident investigations and reporting.
- Supported emergency response planning.
- Coordinated risk assessments and hazard control.
- Maintained safety documentation and registers.
- Participated in internal and external safety audits.
- Advised management on safety improvements.
- Promoted continuous safety awareness campaigns.
Senior Officer: Sustain Digital System
Exxaro Belfast Coal
02.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed sustainability digital systems and reporting.
- Monitored data accuracy and integrity within systems.
- Ensured compliance with sustainability reporting standards.
- Coordinated system audits and compliance checks.
- Provided user support and training for digital platforms.
- Developed reports for management and stakeholders.
- Tracked sustainability performance metrics.
- Ensured integration of sustainability data with operations.
- Enhanced reporting systems for efficiency.
- Supported compliance with environmental standards.
- Maintained database of sustainability records.
- Contributed to digital transformation initiatives.
Sustainability Administrator
Universal
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed sustainability documentation and records.
- Supported compliance with sustainability requirements.
- Assisted in preparing sustainability reports.
- Ensured proper filing and accessibility of documents.
- Coordinated sustainability meetings and workshops.
- Tracked key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Assisted in audits and inspections.
- Managed communication with stakeholders.
- Supported sustainability awareness campaigns.
- Maintained compliance checklists.
- Provided administrative support to the team.
- Monitored data accuracy in sustainability systems.
Sustainability Administrator
Exxaro NBC Coal
01.2014 - 09.2018
- Maintained sustainability systems and compliance records.
- Monitored performance indicators and reporting.
- Supported environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
- Assisted with audits and inspections.
- Coordinated reporting to management and stakeholders.
- Tracked compliance with sustainability legislation.
- Conducted document control for sustainability programs.
- Provided admin support to sustainability projects.
- Ensured data integrity in reporting systems.
- Participated in compliance awareness programs.
- Supported risk management initiatives.
- Enhanced reporting efficiency through accurate recordkeeping.
Education
N6 Human Resources Management -
Nkangala Technical College
12.2016
Fundamental Management -
North West University
11.2024
Basic Management Programme -
Skills4U
08.2015
Incident Investigation Level 3 -
NOSA
03.2018
Opencast Blasting Certificate -
DMRE
01.2024
First Aid -
Starcrow
01.2024
Risk Management for Supervisors -
University of Pretoria
01.2024
ISO Integrated Lead Auditor -
DQS
01.2023
Competent A -
MQA
01.2022
BA Degree in Disaster and Safety Management -
Lyceum College
01.2022
Lean Academy Yellow Belt -
BCG
01.2019
Comsoc 1 & 2 -
TRS
01.2017
Grade 12 -
Middelburg Combined School
01.2006
Skills
- Head Contractor Management
- Safety Management
- Compliance Management
- Health & Safety Leadership
- Risk Assessment
- Hazard Control
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Training
- Awareness Programs
- Regulatory Compliance
- Legal Compliance
- Audit Preparation
- Compliance Monitoring
- Sustainability Reporting
- Environmental Reporting
- Digital Systems
- Data Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Reporting
- Emergency Response Planning
- Policy Development
- Policy Implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication
- Process Improvement
- Efficiency Optimization
- Team Leadership
- Staff Supervision
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Zulu
Proficient
C2
References
Ephraim Skosana, Sustainability Manager, Exxaro Belfast Coal, 060 500 9676
Timeline
Head Contractor Management
Exaro Belfast Coal
06.2024 - 07.2025
Acting Chief Safety Officer
Exxaro Belfast Cool
09.2023 - 04.2024
Safety Officer
Exxaro Belfast Coal
08.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Officer: Sustain Digital System
Exxaro Belfast Coal
02.2019 - 07.2022
Sustainability Administrator
Universal
10.2018 - 01.2019
Sustainability Administrator
Exxaro NBC Coal
01.2014 - 09.2018
N6 Human Resources Management -
Nkangala Technical College
Fundamental Management -
North West University
Basic Management Programme -
Skills4U
Incident Investigation Level 3 -
NOSA
Opencast Blasting Certificate -
DMRE
First Aid -
Starcrow
Risk Management for Supervisors -
University of Pretoria
ISO Integrated Lead Auditor -
DQS
Competent A -
MQA
BA Degree in Disaster and Safety Management -
Lyceum College
Lean Academy Yellow Belt -
BCG
Comsoc 1 & 2 -
TRS
Grade 12 -
Middelburg Combined School