Mandlenkosi Myeza
SHE Specialist
Cato Ridge / Durban
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A hardworking, passion-driven, articulate, and well-organized professional individual who is able to work under pressure. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, as well as solid experience in the OH&S field.
Experience in the implementation and maintenance of OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 management systems. Knowledge and experience in the maintenance of the NOSA Five-Star Grading Systems. Holder of a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from North West University and a Btech: Safety Management Qualification from the University of South Africa (UNISA). A first-year MBA student at North West University. Awaiting results for a Postgraduate Diploma in Management. Other qualifications include (but are not limited to) Samtrac, Coida, Legal Liability, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001:2015 Implementation, Incident Investigation L3, ITIS and Advanced OHSACT
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
SHE Specialist
North West University
01.2022
- Develop, implement and monitor progress of Safety management system in line with latest legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Engage various departments and faculties to assist them with safety management system and alignment
- Prepare and update annual audit plan and reports of findings, providing high-level perspective of compliance by NWU
- Prepare, implement, and control inspection plans for safety coordinators.
- Investigate incidents, report on findings and make formal recommendations and corrective measures to prevent re-occurrence
- Prepare monthly management reports, indicating deviations in respect of project schedules and budgets, as well as highlighting potential legal, safety and quality risks
- Issue quarterly reports summarizing OHS risks, hazards and non-conformities
- Compile and present OHS reports
- Review OHS policy, systems, updates and implementation processes and ensure changes are implemented correctly
- Assist with legal compliance responsibilities, appointments and the rollout of safety systems in various departments
- Manage and oversee projects within department and form part of professional teams from stage 1 to stage 6
- Ensure that all safety regulations and safety compliance are adhered to in all campuses and that safety and emergency preparedness are approved.
- Manage and improve the risk management process to ensure effective mitigation of risks through participation and providing guidance for hazard identification and risk assessment, management of change, incidents, and accidents.
SHE Specialist
NPC Intercement
04.2020 - 12.2021
- SHE Specialist systematically and technically supports occupational risks prevention, loss control activities and environmental management at the plant
- I am the custodian of all SHE-related matters which include the development of SHE strategies and plans that are aligned with the global goals of the company and implementation of approved guidelines, procedures and operational standards
- Duties include developing risk strategies and action plans, technically supporting plant personnel in occupational risk prevention, supporting plant personnel in incident and accident investigation, ensuring all legal appointments are current, managing the NOSA 5 Star Grading System and the RSR System, supporting plant personnel in legal audits, ensuring all environmental licences are up to date, ensuring compliance with company, customer & legal SHEQ requirements on site, responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance & continual improvement of all relevant company SHE work instructions, forms and risk assessments, assisting with legal compliance & cost efficient disposal of waste & scrap, monitoring objectives and targets for compliance, managing SHE documentation on DMS, managing and coordinating all hygiene and environmental surveys, supporting plant personnel in the reporting of unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and near misses, performing hazard identification and risk assessment, coordinating mandatory SHEQ trainings and induction training for all contractors, new employees and visitors to ensure compliance with the legislation, assisting with incident & accident investigation reports as well as following up with COID claims from relevant people & keeping a register on site.
SHEQ Officer
SRF Flexipak (Pty) LTD
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Duties include maintenance of the IMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001) system and Food Safety System, conducting internal IMS and Food Safety Audits, ensuring compliance with company, customer & legal SHEQ requirements on site, responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance & continual improvement of all relevant company SHE work instructions, forms and risk assessments, conducting internal & external audits, assisting with legal compliance & cost-efficient disposal of waste & scrap, ensuring that relevant PPE has been issued to all employees, performing hazard identification and risk assessment, coordinating mandatory SHEQ trainings and induction trainings for all contractors, new employees and visitors to ensure compliance with the legislation, assisting with incident & accident investigation reports as well as following up with COID claims from relevant people & keeping a register on site.
SHE Officer
UCL Company (Pty) LTD
07.2013 - 02.2017
- The purpose of my job is to implement and adhere to Safety, Health and Environmental Management System at UCL Farms and Sawmill; based on modern occupational risk management principles that equip employees at all levels, with knowledge and skills to reduce workplace incidents, create healthier and safe workplace and identify and manage environmental impacts in an integrated manner
- Duties include implementing and maintaining effective SHE System and ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and COIDA, ensuring compliance with Food Safety Standards, ensuring safety in the Sugar Mill, Wattle Extract Factory, Sawmills and all company plantations, ensuring compliance of site contractors, employees and contractors training, conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments, coordinating Hygiene Surveys, coordinating Monthly Safety Meetings, ensuring effective and regular emergency drills, accident and incident investigations, safety, health, and environmental inspections, safety, health, and environmental monthly reports, and occupational monitoring and survey of occupational stressors.
Plant Operator/ Acting Foreman
Assmang Manganese (Pty) LTD
05.2004 - 06.2013
- Duties include ongoing inspection of Furnaces, Convertors, Gas Plants, Bag Houses & Crushing and Screening plant, ensuring the correct settings of crushers, screens and conveyor belts, weighing material on the weighbridge and recording weights on the weighbridge computer system, ensuring compliance with Personal Protective Equipment, giving instructions for re-screening when required, maintenance of plant records, investigation of incidents and causes of deviations in the plant, reporting all deviations, contamination, abnormalities and unsafe working conditions, reporting incidents, taking samples to laboratory, performing shutdown tasks, and acting as a Safety Health Environment representative.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
North West 01.2024 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in Safety Management - Occupational Health And Safety
University of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg 01.2023 - 10.2024
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Business Management
North West University
North West 01.2022 - 04.2023
Btech: Safety Management - Occupational Health And Safety
University of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg 01.2017 - 05.2019
National Diploma in Safety Management - Occupational Health And Safety
University of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg 06.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Documentation and Reporting
Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
Team Leadership
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
Additional Competencies
Ability to search the internet and use Microsoft word, Microsoft excel and Microsoft power point, Ability to communicate with people confidently and efficiently, Ability to coordinate and manage within area of responsibility, good presentation skills and financial management skills, Ethical behaviour, professional, motivation, presentation skill, planning strategy, leadership and time management
Academic Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - North West University
National Diploma in Safety Management - University of South Africa (UNISA)
Btech: Safety Management - University of South Africa (UNISA)
Mdepha High School, Grade 12 (Matric)
Health Condition
Excellent
Driver License Code
C 1
Personal Information
- Criminal Record: None
- Date of Birth: 01/31/85
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Single
Other Certificates
- SAMTRAC
- Incident Investigation L3
- IT IS and Advanced OHSACT - NOSA
- OHSAS 18001:2008 & ISO 14001:2015 Implementation - SABS
- Coida Training - Labour Guide
- Legal Liability - Legislative Compliance Specialists (LCS)
- Combined OHSAS 18001:2007 & ISO 14001:2008 Introduction and HACCP Introduction - NQA Africa
- MS: Excel and MS: PowerPoint - IT Certification Academy
- Advanced Ms: Excel Training - Bytes
Timeline
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
01.2024 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in Safety Management - Occupational Health And Safety
University of South Africa
01.2023 - 10.2024
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Business Management
North West University
01.2022 - 04.2023
SHE Specialist
North West University
01.2022
SHE Specialist
NPC Intercement
04.2020 - 12.2021
SHEQ Officer
SRF Flexipak (Pty) LTD
03.2017 - 03.2020
Btech: Safety Management - Occupational Health And Safety
University of South Africa
01.2017 - 05.2019
SHE Officer
UCL Company (Pty) LTD
07.2013 - 02.2017
National Diploma in Safety Management - Occupational Health And Safety
University of South Africa
06.2013 - 05.2017
Plant Operator/ Acting Foreman
Assmang Manganese (Pty) LTD
05.2004 - 06.2013