Lungile Mnguni
Safety Officer
Rustenburg
Summary
An experienced and self-motivated Safety Health and Environment (SHE) professional with 5 years experience in implementation of Health and Safety Management Systems and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation. I am currently employed at Anglo American Precious Metals Refiners as a Safety Officer where I lead in the provision and development of a resilient SHE culture thereby ensuring Zero-Harm. I am a self-motivated, patient and assertive individual with outstanding negotiating, verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. I am an individual that shows initiative. In addition, I have strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Safety Officer
Anglo American Precious Metals Refiners
1 2024 - Current
- Conducting statutory SHE inspections,
- Driving compliance to SHE legislation by BUs and business partners,
- Facilitating RCAs,
- Providing input during risk assessments,
- Logging inspections and incidents,
- Conducting Visual Felt Leadership and oversight for high-risk work,
- Driving SHE compliance during shutdown,
- Compiling safety reports,
- Planning and facilitating incident investigations using LFI method,
- Attend and contribute to SHE committee meetings
- Advising on corrective action measures,
- Participating in ad-hoc inspections,
- Leading in a resilient safety culture in the plant
- Communicate safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information
- Stop unsafe work and advise on mitigating controls
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Identify gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates
- Attend start of shift morning meetings for 3 minutes of safety talks
- Reviewed and analyzed safety data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement
- Contribute in reviews of procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices
Health and Safety Inspector
Department of Employment and Labour
2020.09 - 2023.12
- Enforcing compliance with the Occupational and Health and Safety Act,
- Auditing safety files and SHE documentation,
- Conducting statutory inspections,
- Advising managers on risk mitigation measures,
- Advising managers on corrective action measures,
- Compiling detailed audit reports,
- Investigating health and safety complaints,
- Investigating incidents and occupational diseases, reporting incidents or occupational diseases,
- Planning and coordinating health and safety information and training
Environmental Health Practitioner
North West Department of Health
2020.01 - 2020.08
- Planning and coordinating Sub-District Environmental Health Services,
- Monitoring Health Care Risk Waste,
- Investigating and monitoring thespread of communicable diseases,
- Conducting health surveillance of premises,
- Facilitating outbreak response activities during COVID-19 pandemic,
- Conducting health risk assessments,
- Ensuring implementation of risk assessment action plan,
- Conducting water sampling
Occupational Hygiene Assistant
Apex Environmental
2018.01 - 2019.12
- Conducting occupational hygiene surveys,
- Conduct health risk assessments
- Providing information to improve awareness and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
- Calibrating sampling equipment,
- Advising management on occupational hygiene related issues,
- Analyzing and interpreting data,
- Compiling technical reports and presenting findings
Education
Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Management -
University of South Africa
2021.01 - Current
Degree of Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health (Cum Laude) -
Durban University of Technology
2018.01 - 2019.04
National Diploma in Environmental Health (Cum Laude) - undefined
Durban University of Technology
2015.01 - 2017.04
Grade 12 (Matric) - undefined
Aquadene Secondary School
2013.01 - undefined
Skills
Active Listening
Emotional Intelligence
Effective Communication
Procedure Implementation
Risk Management
Incident Investigation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Analytical Skills
Environmental management
Workplace Safety
Organizational Skills
Detailed Reporting
Relationship Building
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
References
- Nongaka Khaas, Section Safety Managaer, Anglo American, nongaka.khaas@angloamerican.com, 083 996 8116
- Nikiwile Matsilele, Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, Department of Employment and Labour, nikiwile.matsilele@labour.gov.za, 076 861 1779/072 122 8343
- Kolisiwe Nohaji, Environmental Health Practitioner, North West Department of Health, Kholisiwe.nohaji@gmail.com, 082 861 7419
- Byron Frankish, Occupational Hygiene Technologist, Apex Environmental, b.i.frankish@gmail.com, 079 797 4935
Certification
ISO 45001:1 Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Timeline
Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Management -
University of South Africa
2021.01 - Current
Health and Safety Inspector
Department of Employment and Labour
2020.09 - 2023.12
Environmental Health Practitioner
North West Department of Health
2020.01 - 2020.08
Occupational Hygiene Assistant
Apex Environmental
2018.01 - 2019.12
Degree of Bachelor of Technology in Environmental Health (Cum Laude) -
Durban University of Technology
2018.01 - 2019.04
National Diploma in Environmental Health (Cum Laude) - undefined
Durban University of Technology
2015.01 - 2017.04
Grade 12 (Matric) - undefined
Aquadene Secondary School
2013.01 - undefined
Safety Officer
Anglo American Precious Metals Refiners
1 2024 - Current
ISO 45001:1 Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Legal Knowledge in Occupational Hygiene
W201 Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene
W507 Health Effects of Hazardous Chemical Substance
W503 Noise, Measurements and its Health Effects
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