Lizel Kotzé
Pretoria
Summary
Dynamic National Compliance Specialist with Huawei Technologies Africa, skilled in regulatory compliance and ISO certification. Proven track record in leading investigations and enhancing client relationships through effective communication. Successfully managed compliance audits, ensuring organizational standards are met, while fostering a culture of quality assurance and team collaboration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
National Compliance Specialist: Quality, Health and Safety, and Environmental
Huawei Technologies Africa
01.2011 - Current
- My division is servicing operator client accounts (Vodafone/Vodacom, Mtn, Telkom, Rain) as well as Digital Power, Enterprize, Cloud, and support in African offices with regards to Vodafone compliance
- Legal, client and Organizational requirements are met and maintained as can be seen in our ISO integrated certification incl 9001, 14001 and 45001, as well as external legal compliance audits with regards to Osh act and Environmental
- Active tender participation ensure continues new projects and possibilities
- During this time, I have presented topics at various international conferences on invitation of our clients
- I lead special investigations to identify and deal with business conduct violations and ensure staff are supported through training, effective communication and team building activities
Warehousing, General freight movement and exhibition management
Schenker
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Responsible for the efficient management of warehouse operations, the coordination of general freight movement, and the logistical planning and execution of exhibitions.
Sebenza Freight Forwarding and Shipping
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Gained experience in reconciliation and identification of financial fraud in the general ledger accounts, customs administration of Imports, exports, exhibition management and client relationship building at local and international exhibitions
Telkom SA
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Initially in Finance doing Creditor management, then in the International Trade division, tasks included Forex transactions, Tender costing, Tracking system development and testing, as well as supply chain functions regarding import and export of network equipment
Education
Nebosh ICT Certificate - Health and Safety Practical application, Controlling workplace hazards and Management of International Health and Safety
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health
United Kingdom10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Risk Management, Accounting
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2003
N4 Commerce - Office Practice, Accounting, Computer practice, Communications
Ermelo Technical College
01.1993
Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Math’s, Science, Accounting, Biology
Ermelo High
01.1992
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- ISO Certification
ISO 9001 / ISO 19011 Lead Auditor
ISO 9001:2015 Bridging Course
ISO 45001 implementation
ISO 14001 & ISO 18001 Internal Auditor
ISO 14001:2015 Bridging Course, NQA
- Audit management
- Quality assurance
- Incident reporting
- Policy writing
- Risk assessment
- ISO certification
- Project management
- Client relationship management
- Effective communication
Additional Information
Qualifications and certificates available on request
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
Languages
- English, Excellent Read, write, speak
- Afrikaans, Excellent Read, write, speak
References
- Adriaan Heine, 083 200 0559, Huawei
- Albert Ferreira, 082 325 6142
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Watercolor painting
- Reading
- Cooking
Current Profession
Compliance Specialist
Short Course Qualifications
- Legal Liability training for Management, Abe Bosman Attorneys, 2013-10
- Total Quality management Iso 9000, Huawei, 2017
- ISO 9001 /ISO 19011 Lead Auditor, WTH, 2014-04
- ISO 9001:2015 Bridging course, NQA Africa, 2016-11
- ISO 45001 Implementation, SGS, 2019-05
- ISO 14001&ISO 18001 Internal Auditor, NQA Africa, 2014-08
- ISO 14001 2015 Bridging course, NQA Africa, 2016-12
- Quality control Approval, Huawei, 2023-05
- Advanced Occupational Health and Safety Act, Nosa, 2014-05
- Hazard Identification Risk Assessment, Nosa, 2014-07
- Defensive driver training, MasterDrive, 2019-09
- Incident investigation Level 3, Nosa, 2017-01
- Fall arrest technician, fall protection plan developer, Fall protect secure rope and RF, Gravity Training, 2021-07
Timeline
National Compliance Specialist: Quality, Health and Safety, and Environmental
Huawei Technologies Africa
01.2011 - Current
Warehousing, General freight movement and exhibition management
Schenker
01.2010 - 01.2011
Sebenza Freight Forwarding and Shipping
01.2005 - 01.2010
Telkom SA
01.1997 - 01.2005
Nebosh ICT Certificate - Health and Safety Practical application, Controlling workplace hazards and Management of International Health and Safety
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Risk Management, Accounting
Tshwane University of Technology
N4 Commerce - Office Practice, Accounting, Computer practice, Communications
Ermelo Technical College
Grade 12 - English, Afrikaans, Math’s, Science, Accounting, Biology
Ermelo High
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