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Mandisa Twilight Nhlapho

Acting Safety Officer
Witbank

Summary

I am an experienced professional with over 17 years in industry, including 13 years specializing in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management. Demonstrated commitment to promoting employee wellbeing and proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks to protect communities and the environment. A results-driven individual who consistently exceeds expectations and delivers high standards across all roles within the HSE field.

Overview

3
3
Languages
11
11
Certifications
17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Safety Officer

Glencore Coal - IMpunzi Surface Operations
04.2026 - Current
  • Perform routine and unplanned on-site health and safety inspections, ensuring all findings are accurately documented.
  • Review, evaluate and suggest remedial actions based on findings for all deviations and findings.
  • Track and evaluate risk levels and the effectiveness of risk management practices.
  • Monitored safety equipment and ensured proper usage to maintain a secure working environment.
  • Attend to and participate in the daily toolbox talk/GCOM meetings, Attended Daily Production Meeting Supervisor and HOD's, Health and Safety Committee Meeting, Safety Rep Meeting and all other safety meetings.
  • Contribute to the development and review of risk assessments (baseline, issue-based, and bowtie), in line with applicable standards and processes.
  • Conduct Emergency Safety Mock Drills.
  • Collaborated with team members to conduct safety training sessions, fostering a culture of safety.
  • Engaged in continuous learning about safety regulations and practices to provide informed support.

Safety Officer

Glencore Coal - Contractor Academy
09.2013 - 03.2026
  • Conduct incident investigations on contractors
  • Develop and implement action plans for contractor safety management based on inspections and audits
  • Conduct regular and ad-hoc health and safety inspections on site and keep a meticulous record of these.
  • Support Contractors, sub-contractors and Contractor Owners with the registration, pre-qualification, onboarding, execution phase and offboarding phases support through Passport 360 ECMS System.
  • Organize and schedule Passport 360 training sessions based on onboarding requirements.
  • Lead or co-facilitate Passport 360 training sessions for contractors and Glencore employees.
  • Gather feedback from participants to assess training effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders on health and safety matters.
  • Support the Contractor Sub-ordinate managers with the development of Risk Assessments and Critical Task Analysis Detailed Scope of Work with the support of the Contractor Owner.
  • Ensure Passport 360 Accuracy: 100% accurate data entry for contractors.
  • Conduct Health, Safety, Environmental, and Community (HSEC) evaluations of supply chain partners to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Support the monthly 2nd Party High Risk Contractor Audits.
  • Monitor contractor KPIs on Passport 360 and share findings with relevant stakeholders on contractors not completing or achieving set KPIs.
  • Provide ICAM support to ICAM and Speak Out investigations leads in terms of reports or contractor information required.

Acting Safety Officer

Glencore Coal - Contractor Academy
02.2013 - 08.2013
  • Act as a focal point / single point of contact for all occupational health and safety matters arising in contractor management within Glencore SA.
  • Provide a comprehensive advisory service to all Operational Managers, Contractor Owners, Sub-Ordinate Managers and their employees, on all matters affecting health and safety at work and the implementation of Glencore SA's HSEC Policy.
  • Assist Managers in maintaining the maximum degree of control of contractor health and safety hazards at the workplace.
  • Devote as much time as necessary to occupational health and safety matters in the workplace.
  • Regulate the safety of the contractor workplace giving Glencore SA peace of mind in knowing health and safety requirements are being met with regard to contractor management.
  • Carrying out contractor inspections and audits in Glencore SA workplaces to identify unsafe plant, unsafe working conditions and practices.
  • Reporting to appropriate Operational Managers the results of such inspections and making recommendations for remedial action.
  • Bringing to the attention of the relevant Contractor Owners unresolved occupational health and safety problems.
  • Assisting with the investigating and reporting on contractor related incidents, injuries and occupational health problems and giving advice to prevent recurrence
  • Notifying Operational Managers of contractor incidents and hazards in line with reporting requirements.
  • Carrying out contractor management training, so that all employees are aware of the risks when managing contractors.

Learner Safety Officer

Xstrata Coal SA
01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Engineering Discipline:

Exposed to Basic rigging, basic fitting, advanced fitting, basic plater/welder, advanced plater/welder. Practical on-site training with an Electrician, Fitter and Diesel Mechanic .

  • Mining Discipline:

Exposed to underground mining operations, Understanding the operations in an opencast mine. Exposed to the operations of Coal processing.

Health/Occupational Hygiene Department:

Illumination survey (UG and Surface), Noise Survey (UG and Plant),Airborne pollutants survey, fire and explosion survey, ventilation and stone dust survey, Ergonomics survey, Thermal stress survey, Vibration survey, Radiation sources.

  • Environmental Department:

Waste management of colliery, Water management of colliery, Residue deposits of colliery, Colliery environmental management.

  • Community Department:

Complex community department.

Group Safety Department:

Overall Safety Management Systems.

Education

Diploma - Diploma in Safety Management

UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Risk management practices

Incident investigation

Health and safety compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Administrative support

Certification

SAMTRAC

Timeline

Acting Safety Officer

Glencore Coal - IMpunzi Surface Operations
04.2026 - Current

Certificate of Competency on the Facilitate Learning Using a Variety of Given Methodologies SAQA117871

04-2023

COMSOC II

06-2018

COMSOC I

01-2018

Risk Management Qualification Part 01, 02, 03

12-2014

Safety Officer

Glencore Coal - Contractor Academy
09.2013 - 03.2026

Acting Safety Officer

Glencore Coal - Contractor Academy
02.2013 - 08.2013

Mine Environmental Control (PMEC)

10-2011

ICAM Investigator Course

03-2011

Medium Voltage Reticulation Practice

11-2009

Basic Engineering facilitation for Learner Safety Officers

03-2009

Learner Safety Officer

Xstrata Coal SA
01.2009 - 01.2013

Applying SHE Principles and Procedures

10-2007

Diploma - Diploma in Safety Management

UNISA
04.2001 -

References

1. Name : Andre Potgieter

Position : Contractor Academy Coordinator

Company : Glencore Coal SA

Contact Details : 082 927 8387

2. Name : Lugisani Manena

Position : Operations Manager Tweefontein Surface Operations

Company : Glencore Coal SA

Contact Details : 013 686 3583 / 064 759 3703

Mandisa Twilight NhlaphoActing Safety Officer