Mahlatse Fortunate Malesa
Phalaborwa
Summary
Dedicated Senior Safety Officer with more than a decade of experience in achieving tangible results and cross-team collaboration. Proactive and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals.
Overview
2
2
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Safety Officer
kumba Iron Ore Kolomela Mine
Postmasburg
03.2022 - Current
Senior Safety Officer
AngloAmerican Kumba Iron Ore Kolomela Mine
Postmasburg
03.2022 - Current
Senior Safety Officer
Foskor Mine
Phalaborwa
04.2014 - 03.2022
- Applied health and safety principles to all work activities, taking personal responsibility for safety of self and others. Supporting the implementation and monitoring of safety systems, standards, procedures and legal requirements, conducting workplace inspections , audits and visible felt engagements to identify risks, non-compliance and unsafe conditions. Supporting line management with risk assessments, controls implementation and verification of control effectiveness.Participate in incident investigations and support the close out of corrective and preventative actions. Provide safety guidance, coaching and support to employees, supervisors, contractors and health and safety representatives. Promoted proactive safety culture prioritising legal compliance, safe production, zero harm, and elimination of fatalities. Planning, coordinating and monitoring safety activities to support operational requirements and safety objectives. Delivering quality inspections, audits, observations and safety engagements in line with a planned schedule. Monitoring and analysing leading and lagging indicator trends, repeat findings, and areas of concern and escalate where required. Tracked and followed up on safety actions, audit findings, and corrective actions, supporting accurate safety reporting, record keeping, and implementation of safety improvement plans and risk reduction initiatives.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Process Controller
Foskor
Phalaborwa
07.2007 - 03.2014
- Monitored and adjusted production processes to maintain product quality and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated with quality assurance teams to ensure products met customer specifications and quality criteria.
- Collaborated with engineering and maintenance teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement solutions.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and machinery, identifying and reporting maintenance needs.
- Trained new staff on process control techniques, safety protocols, and quality standards.
- Planned and organised repairs for faulty production equipment repairs, independently fixing minor problems.
- Participated in safety meetings, adhering to and promoting strict safety guidelines and practices.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments and evaluations to determine the safest and most efficient way to complete tasks.
Education
Opencast Blasting Certificate
Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources
Kimberley, NC01-2025
Comsoc 1
TR Safety Consultants
Krugersdorp, GP01-2025
Advanced LFI investigation Course
Anglo-American
Rosebank, Johannesburg01-2023
Operational Risk Management Process - ORM A3 CourseM
Ango-American
Rosebank, Johannesburg01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - BTech Degree in Safety Management
University of South Africa
Preller Street, Mucleneuk Ridge, City of Tshwane, 01-2020
ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 Certificates
Dekra
Centurion, GP01-2019
Train the Trainer Certificate
Nosa
Centurion, GP01-2014
Diploma of Higher Education - National Diploma in Safety Management
University of South Africa
Preller Street, Mucleneuk Ridge, City of Tshwane, 01-2013
Mining Engineering Diploma
University of South Africa
Preller Street, Mucleneuk Ridge, City of Tshwane, Skills
- Safety management systems
- Legal compliance
- Risk assessments
- Incident investigations
- Corrective actions
- Safety audits
- Audit reporting
- Hazard identification
- Workplace inspections
- Incident reporting
- Data analysis
- Safety coaching
- Safety leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership and motivation
- Problem-solving
- Health and safety awareness
- Chief Safety Officer
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Senior Safety Officer
kumba Iron Ore Kolomela Mine
03.2022 - Current
Senior Safety Officer
AngloAmerican Kumba Iron Ore Kolomela Mine
03.2022 - Current
Senior Safety Officer
Foskor Mine
04.2014 - 03.2022
Process Controller
Foskor
07.2007 - 03.2014
Opencast Blasting Certificate
Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources
Comsoc 1
TR Safety Consultants
Advanced LFI investigation Course
Anglo-American
Operational Risk Management Process - ORM A3 CourseM
Ango-American
Bachelor of Arts - BTech Degree in Safety Management
University of South Africa
ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001 Certificates
Dekra
Train the Trainer Certificate
Nosa
Diploma of Higher Education - National Diploma in Safety Management
University of South Africa
Mining Engineering Diploma
University of South Africa