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LUCKY RIDGE MOJAJE

LUCKY RIDGE MOJAJE

Pretoria

Summary

Highly accomplished and compliance-driven Site Safety Manager with extensive experience across power generation, petrochemical, and heavy industrial construction projects. Proven expertise in managing high-risk construction activities, multi-contractor environments, and complex shutdowns in alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations 2014, and ISO 45001. Recognised for audit excellence, leadership integrity, and building strong safety cultures that protect people, assets, and organisational reputation. Highly accomplished Site Safety Manager with extensive experience across power generation, petrochemical, and heavy industrial construction projects. Manages high-risk construction activities and multi-contractor environments, ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations 2014, and ISO 45001. Cultivates strong safety cultures that protect people and assets, achieving zero-fatality performance and effective LTI prevention. Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in leadership and compliance within high-pressure environments. Drives audit excellence and incident investigations, enhancing organisational safety standards and reputation. Engages teams through effective communication and mentoring, fostering a culture of safety and accountability. Results-driven Site Safety Manager focused on optimising safety protocols and compliance across complex construction operations. Delivers impactful safety leadership and strategic oversight, driving continuous improvement in safety performance and risk management. Engages with stakeholders to ensure alignment on safety objectives and achieve operational excellence. Experienced in delivering high-quality care and support, ensuring clients' needs are met with compassion and professionalism. Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with diverse teams. Committed to continuous learning and improvement, always striving to provide best possible service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior HSE Practitioner / Site Safety Manager

J&C Engineering
01.2019 - 01.2026
  • Overall site safety leadership for outage, shutdown, and night-shift operations
  • Development and approval of safety files, risk assessments, and method statements
  • Management of high-risk activities including lifting operations, WAH, confined spaces
  • Conducted internal audits, incident investigations, and compliance inspections
  • Client liaison with Eskom, Sasol, and principal contractors
  • Achieved zero-fatality performance and strong LTI prevention results
  • Projects: Kendal Power Station, Lethabo Power Station, Sasol Steam Stations, Sappi Ngodwana

HSE Practitioner / Safety Officer

SNC Lavalin, Prommac, C&F Rigging
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Permit-to-work auditing and compliance verification
  • Hot work, lifting, and shutdown safety oversight
  • Toolbox talks, workforce engagement, and behaviour-based safety enforcement

Safety Officer

Wetback
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Implemented H&S plans and procedures
  • Improved compliance standards and achieved LTI-free hours
  • Project: Medupi Power Station

Education

Diploma in Construction Safety -

Alison

Compliance Management -

University of Cape Town (UCT)

Higher Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety -

UCT

SAMTRAC -

NOSA

NEBOSH Health & Safety Management - Module

Fall Protection Plan & Technician -

Protekta

Working at Heights & Rescue -

Protekta

Basic Rigging & Slinging -

Nirvana

Skills

  • Construction Regulations compliance
  • Incident investigation
  • Root cause analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Method statement development
  • Audit preparation
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Workforce engagement
  • Report writing
  • Documentation control
  • MS Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Site safety leadership
  • Behaviour-based safety
  • High-risk activity management
  • Emergency response planning
  • Safety documentation
  • Permit-to-work management
  • Tool box talks
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Compliance auditing
  • Decision making under pressure
  • Empathetic listening
  • Commitment to quality services
  • Person-centred care
  • Administration tasks
  • Professional confidentiality
  • Patient education
  • Basic life support
  • Proactive health education
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Professionalism and respect
  • Sensitive information handling
  • Resilience management
  • Mental health awareness
  • Ongoing personal development
  • Critical assessment
  • Patient intake

Accomplishments

  • Best Safety Manager of the Year, 2025-01-01
  • Maintained NOSCAR 5-Star Rating for J&C Engineering, 2024-01-01 to 2025-01-01
  • Achieved extended periods without LTI on high-risk projects
  • Recognised by Eskom Senior Safety Management for leadership and mentoring

Custom Section

  • SACPCMP – Construction Safety Health Officer (CSHO), In process: Construction Safety Manager (CSM)
  • SAIOSH – Technical Safety Officer

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

linkedin.com/in/lucky-ridge-7982b3196

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Senior HSE Practitioner / Site Safety Manager

J&C Engineering
01.2019 - 01.2026

HSE Practitioner / Safety Officer

SNC Lavalin, Prommac, C&F Rigging
01.2018 - 01.2019

Safety Officer

Wetback
01.2016 - 01.2018

Diploma in Construction Safety -

Alison

Compliance Management -

University of Cape Town (UCT)

Higher Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety -

UCT

SAMTRAC -

NOSA

NEBOSH Health & Safety Management - Module

Fall Protection Plan & Technician -

Protekta

Working at Heights & Rescue -

Protekta

Basic Rigging & Slinging -

Nirvana
LUCKY RIDGE MOJAJE