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Mandlenkoji Sibanda

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Mandlenkoji Sibanda

Summary

With over 20 years' experience managing SHEQ & HR within the FMCG, Logistics, Manufacturing, Engineering Fuel and Chemical industries, I am a meticulous environmental and occupational health professional with years of experience enhancing workplace compliance. Adept at devising and implementing successful policy updates for optimised working conditions. Skilled in identifying risk and building strategies to eliminate it.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Southy Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Durban, South Africa

Divisional (Group) SHEQ & HR Manager
03.2016 - 02.2022

Job overview

  • Measured and monitored quality performance against agreed KPIs, implementing recommendations.
  • Investigated customer complaints to address areas of improvement and eliminate non-conformances.
  • Investigated incidents of non-conformance using analyses techniques.
  • Drafted corrective actions for non-conforming products and continued quality improvements.
  • Created and issued Standard Operating Procedures for team members to follow.
  • Inspected site infrastructure and activities to determine full compliance.
  • Audited existing operational practices, proactively challenging and implementing improvement to achieve growth.
  • Communicated findings of audits via written reports and oral presentations.
  • Recorded defects and recommended improvements to company products.
  • Supported compensation and rehabilitation plans for injured workers.
  • Assessed workplace risks, educating workers on related laws and regulations.
  • Calculated safe rates of exposure to guarantee compliance with national guidelines.
  • Trained staff and contractors on occupational and environmental health compliance.
  • Investigated reports of injuries and near misses, testing equipment and inspecting work stations to locate hazards.
  • Improved workplace safety through regular compliance assessments.
  • Documented accidents and injuries in detail to enable future prevention.
  • Recorded hazard and risk data for ongoing analysis and evaluation.
  • Advised senior stakeholders on cost-effective risk management strategies.
  • Assessed waste disposal strategies for compliance with environmental requirements.
  • Supplied ergonomic equipment and tools for enhanced employee working conditions.

Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions
Johannesburg , South Africa

Regional SHEQ & HR Manager
10.2013 - 02.2016

Job overview

  • Devised and implemented policy adaptations for minimised health and safety risks.
  • Trained staff and contractors on occupational and environmental health compliance.
  • Maintained working knowledge of current laws and legislation on health, sanitation and safety.
  • Assessed waste disposal strategies for compliance with environmental requirements.
  • Maintained faultless food safety and hygiene ratings across random inspections.
  • Analyzed industry-specific risks to optimise mitigative planning.
  • Evaluated manufacturing processes regularly and documented analysis results for business improvement and growth.
  • Oversaw plant operational structures and with optimised logistics and workflows to meet demands.
  • Enforced health and safety requirements for worker protection, keeping accidents and company liability at minimum.
  • Established plans governing production policies, daily operations and long-term planning.
  • Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and labour requirements.
  • Negotiated rates with suppliers and managed relations to maintain adequate levels of quality supplies.
  • Strategised electricity and power cut contingency plans to manage commercial risk.
  • Coordinated maintenance processes to keep equipment operating correctly and maximise uptime.
  • Planned plant upgrades based on expected operating demands, planning objectives and cost considerations.
  • Maintained current knowledge of environmental regulations to mitigate pipeline projects' impact.

RAM Transport (RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers)
Cape Town, South Africa

Regional SHEQ & HR Manager
10.2011 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Enabled ongoing compliance with integrated management systems, audits and inspections.
  • Managed comprehensive site inductions, imparting clear, detailed information for optimal safety and compliance.
  • Increased safety audit score through improved on-site training, toolbox talks and clear support materials.
  • Coordinated contractor activity, keeping diligent permit-to-work and safety checks.
  • Conducted safety audits and risk analysis to maintain compliance with health and safety policy.
  • Administered expenditure, preventing budget overages with successful control strategies.
  • Liaised with customers and other departments to plan timely transportation of goods.
  • Managed resources to yield high Return On Investment (ROI), raising cost-effectiveness.
  • Selected, trained and performance-managed staff to build results-focused team.
  • Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Maintained HVAC, temperature control and electrical and building automation systems.
  • Completed detailed inspection audits on specified timeframe to promote satisfaction and safety.
  • Performed best practices and quality standards to comply with occupational health and safety procedures.
  • Documented records on pricing, energy consumption and activity reports.
  • Contributed to fraud awareness training materials and publicity campaigns.
  • Made recommendations to management on changes in procedures and processes to prevent future fraud incidents.
  • Produced evidence and reports in court for prosecution to make decisions on fraudulent cases.
  • Represented organisation during internal and external meetings in line with set policies.
  • Conducted complex investigations into internal and external fraudulent claims.
  • Prepared and presented supporting documentation for use in disciplinary hearings.

Freightdynamics (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town, South Africa

Regional SHEQ & HR Manager
09.2010 - 10.2011

Job overview

  • Tested and evaluated cutting-edge equipment to drive further development.
  • Examined project plans and locations to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
  • Implemented policies and devices to improve workplace safety.
  • Used precise calculations to design internal components of optical systems.
  • Calculated values for structural engineering failures and determined how to safely handle affected zones.
  • Estimated costs, scheduling requirements and labor needs to produce engineering designs.
  • Researched and developed engineering solutions to combat operational issues.
  • Optimised workplace procedures for safety, developing and updating processes based on latest research.
  • Devised and implemented policy adaptations for minimised health and safety risks.
  • Supplied ergonomic equipment and tools for enhanced employee working conditions.
  • Assessed workplace risks, educating workers on related laws and regulations.
  • Trained staff and contractors on occupational and environmental health compliance.
  • Assessed waste disposal strategies for compliance with environmental requirements.
  • Investigated reports of injuries and near misses, testing equipment and inspecting work stations to locate hazards.
  • Documented accidents and injuries in detail to enable future prevention.
  • Recommended measures to minimise exposure of workers to toxic environments.
  • Prioritised health and safety when working on projects for clients across industries.

Manana SHEQ & HR Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Durban, South Africa

Senior Safety Specialist
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Actively reduced losses buy eliminating and mitigating the risks of such losses through strategic risk assessments, internal and external audits for ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015
  • Performed risk assessments in line with safety guidelines and submitted reports for action.
  • Formulated health and safety documentation and guidance for emergency situations.
  • Assisted with accident investigations and used information gathered to inform future policy development.
  • Examined equipment and machinery for compliance with health and safety guidelines.
  • Investigated incidents with diligence and care, suggesting operational improvements to prevent future issues.
  • Collected and prepared legal evidence for submission to courts.
  • Completed health and safety audits, monitoring performance against established requirements.
  • Promoted safe working practices, enabling staff safety and wellbeing.
  • Developed and Implemented Integrated Safety Management Systems (ISO 9001, 45001 & 14001) for several companies and this has enabled all to be ISO Certified
  • Took photos and measured noise, temperature and vibration levels to support submitted reports.
  • Bargained with employers to eradicate possible conflicts between safety protocols and profit.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of health and safety regulations to offer best possible compliance advice.
  • Facilitated safety meetings to review and revamp existing policies and guidelines.
  • Implemented necessary staff training to improve health and safety standards in different scenarios.
  • Warned employers or managers about hazards and non-compliant practices and initiated enforced changes.
  • Created detailed reports on inspection and audit findings, enabling businesses to adapt improved safety measures.
  • Created safe workplace culture through eliminating hazards and reducing lost time injuries including injury on duty (Zero % Harm)
  • Developed, implemented and managed several quality management systems (QMS Systems) and this has ensured that all documents are controlled in line with the document control procedures
  • Develop monthly SHEQ Board Packs different management boards and these reports include an outline of safety techniques being implemented, incident reporting, contractor evaluations, legal and statutory compliance, environmental impact assessments, waste disposal and managing scrap, emergency preparedness and possible disaster management strategies in place among other
  • Through developing and maintaining strict NCR systems, I have fostered a culture which strives for safety and quality by ensuring that the various companies maintain functional NCR systems which are vigilant in identifying and dealing with non-conformities, ensuring that they are recorded, and that the corrective and preventative actions are instituted
  • I schedule and or conduct training for SHEQ Representatives-First Aiders-Fire Fighters-Fork Lift drivers-IPC, Specialist-Medical Inspections etc.
  • And ensuring that all mandatory appointments in place
  • I Conduct machine and task-based risk assessments and then I use the findings to design long-term interventions
  • I conduct environmental assessments and as well as manage compliance of several companies to the various pieces of legislation

Education

SHEILDS UK
United Kingdom

NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma for Oc from Occupational Health
02.2019

University overview

Recognition by BCSP, BCRSP and IIRSM

IRCA Global & CQI
United Kingdom

Lead Auditor from ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:18 & ISO 1401:2015
01.2021 - 12.2021

ALISON
United Kingdom

Quality Management from Quality Management
01.2022 - 08.2023

University overview

Total Quality Management

ALISON
United Kingdom

Principles of Industrial Engineering from Industrial Engineering
01.2022 - 08.2023

ALISON
United Kingdom

Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes from Manufacturing Systems
01.2022 - 08.2023

ALISON
United Kingdom

Human Resources Management from Human Resources Management
01.2022 - 08.2023

ALISON
United Kingdom

Project Management from Project Management
01.2022 - 09.2023

NOSA - Safety Cloud
South Africa

SAMTRAC from Occupational Health and Safety
01.2020 - 06.2022

SEESA
South Africa

First Aid - Level 1 : Basic First Aid from First Aid
01.2020 - 03.2020

SEESA
South Africa

Basic Fire-Fighting from Fire-Fighting
01.2020 - 03.2020

ALISON
United Kingdom

Certified Infomation Systems Security Professional from Infomation Systems
01.2022 - 09.2023

Skills

  • Knowledge of business management practices
  • Knowledge of audit principles, practices, and techniques
  • Knowledge of client products, processes, and organization
  • Language skills appropriate to all levels within the client organization
  • Note-taking and report-writing skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Interviewing skills
  • Incident Management & Investigation
  • HSE Legislation
  • Management System Standards
  • Improvement Planning
  • Coaching / Training Skills
  • NEBOSH International Diploma
  • Member of IOSH
  • Audit-management skills
  • OSHA and ISO Standards, including health and safety statutes and regulations
  • ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 - Lead Auditor
  • HR Business Partnering and Recruitment skills
  • Managing Employment contracts
  • Statutory, Regulatory and Legal compliance
  • Benefits administration
  • Self-disciplined
  • Retail knowledge
  • Confident
  • Well-organised
  • Team leadership
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Flexible worker
  • Relationship building and management
  • Resource allocation
  • New employee orientation
  • Programme management
  • Dispute resolution

Additional Information

  • PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS NEBOSH NOSA SAIOSH IRCA CQI PAST REFERENCES

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Timeline

Senior Safety Specialist

Manana SHEQ & HR Consulting (Pty) Ltd
03.2022 - Current

ALISON

Quality Management from Quality Management
01.2022 - 08.2023

ALISON

Principles of Industrial Engineering from Industrial Engineering
01.2022 - 08.2023

ALISON

Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes from Manufacturing Systems
01.2022 - 08.2023

ALISON

Human Resources Management from Human Resources Management
01.2022 - 08.2023

ALISON

Project Management from Project Management
01.2022 - 09.2023

ALISON

Certified Infomation Systems Security Professional from Infomation Systems
01.2022 - 09.2023

IRCA Global & CQI

Lead Auditor from ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:18 & ISO 1401:2015
01.2021 - 12.2021

NOSA - Safety Cloud

SAMTRAC from Occupational Health and Safety
01.2020 - 06.2022

SEESA

First Aid - Level 1 : Basic First Aid from First Aid
01.2020 - 03.2020

SEESA

Basic Fire-Fighting from Fire-Fighting
01.2020 - 03.2020

SHEILDS UK

NEBOSH Level 6 International Diploma for Oc from Occupational Health
02.2019

Divisional (Group) SHEQ & HR Manager

Southy Holdings (Pty) Ltd
03.2016 - 02.2022

Regional SHEQ & HR Manager

Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions
10.2013 - 02.2016

Regional SHEQ & HR Manager

RAM Transport (RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers)
10.2011 - 07.2023

Regional SHEQ & HR Manager

Freightdynamics (Pty) Ltd
09.2010 - 10.2011
Mandlenkoji Sibanda