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Manfred Botha

Manfred Botha

Area HSSE Advisor
Cape Town

Summary

Experienced HSSE Professional with a strong background in ensuring compliance with legal and corporate standards across multiple sites. Adapt at managing Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) processes, including incident reporting and investigation, training program development, and crisis management. Proven ability to align business operations with stringent safety standards, supervise supplier and contractor activities, and maintain comprehensive maintenance schedules. Strong collaborator and leader, working closely with technical services and facilities teams to conduct regular inspections and implement corrective measures. Committed to fostering a safe and resilient workplace environment while supporting overall site operations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Area HSSE Advisor

Maersk (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town, South Africa
07.2023 - Current

Legal Compliance and Legislative Awareness

  • Ensure legal compliance : Being informative about legislative changes to ensure both sites are legally compliant.
  • Support civil claims : Provide support for any civil claims related to the sites.
  • Align with corporate standards : Ensure Tekstiel Warehouse adhere to corporate standards for Health & Safety, crisis management, and business resilience.
  • Report and investigate incidents : Ensure all accidents, incidents, and near misses are reported and investigated appropriately.
  • Training requirements : Ensure all Health & Safety training requirements for the sites are met and regularly reviewed, develop PBM tools for global implementation and improve training matrix as per the site requirements.
  • Governance meetings : Make Health & Safety an agenda item in all relevant governance meetings and escalate any issues as appropriate.
  • Supervise suppliers and contractors : Ensure suppliers and contractors are supervised and permitted as applicable.
  • Supplier management process : Supervise the Supplier Management Process in conjunction with operational and functional owners.
  • Self-inspections : Work with the Operation manager to ensure self-inspections are performed regularly and corrective measures are taken.
  • Planned maintenance schedule : Liaise with the Facilities Coordinator to maintain the properties' planned maintenance schedule to audit scrutiny level.
  • Support operations : Work as part of the site leadership team to understand and support the operation in all matters related to HSSE. Support and engage OPS leaders with HSSE Gembas. Assist with loading Gembas and track action items to closure.

HSSE Manager

Astron W-Instrumentation Specialist
01.2023 - 06.2023

Assist in the development and delivery of the company's Health, Safety and Environmental functions. Assist in the implementation of HSSE policies, procedures, and systems to provide for a safe and secure business operation.

Warehouse Facility

Overseeing the implementation and monitoring of Warehouse safety which included but not limited to the following;

➢ Gap analysis and development of risk assessments

➢ Safe operating procedures for loading and offloading with a forklift

➢ Managing of Hazardous Cargo(Chemicals etc

➢ Development of safety walkways , implement signage as per the local legislation

➢ Safety barriers and signage for compliance and awareness

➢ Conducting safety inductions for visitors, contractors and employees

➢ Ensuring legal compliance to OSHACT including company standards

➢ Conducting emergency drills, fire safety implementation

➢ Training for all employees on safety standards and toolbox talks

➢ Assisting with monthly Health and safety committee meetings as a Co-Opt member

➢ Assisting with behavioral based safety programs

➢ Safety weekly and monthly audits (WAH, Housekeeping, Traffic, Waste)

➢ Safety management site walks which involves all site leadership

➢ Provide support to operations to better improve the warehouse safety standards and culture

➢ Drive safety campaigns(arrive alive, hand safety, traffic, environmental, health)

➢ Assisted with Occupational Hygiene Surveys( lighting, ventilation, noise, HBA, ergonomics)

➢ Ensuring annual medicals is conducted with a chronic list

➢ Environmental , Emergency & Investigation management

➢ Assisting with MOC(Management of Change)

Petrochemical Facility

➢ Coach and support operational and management teams in HSSE matters and operational compliance.

➢ Support the entities to ensure that environmental best practices are in place, including waste management processes and environmental impact mitigations.

➢ Co-ordinate and manage escalated incidents and problems that occur after hours.

➢ Assist in the investigation of near miss events and incidents and co-operates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. When required, compile and submits incident reports required by the HSSE department.

➢ Assist in the preparation of HSSE alerts and shared learning packs and timely communication of these to all branches.

➢ Conduct risk assessments for future jobs to be done (JSI- Job site inspection)

➢ Conducting Hazard identification prior to confined space entry and hot work performed ➢ Perform and assist with incident investigation- member of incident investigation team.

➢ Identify safety training needs and compile training matrix.

➢ Assign individuals for training as required for specific jobs.

➢ Training and empowering employees with safe work practices and procedures

Ensure health and safety committee members attend meetings and SHE reps do site inspections. ➢ Continuously ensuring safety awareness on site and conduct weekly safety talks

  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for numerous employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness.
  • Implemented drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation premiums.

HSSE Manager

Astron New Age Engineering
07.2018 - 03.2023
  • Assist in the development and delivery of the company's Health, Safety and Environmental functions.
  • Assist in the implementation of HSSE policies, procedures, and systems to provide for a safe and secure business operation.
  • Provide support to the South African entities to ensure that relevant safety legislation and the provisions of the relevant South African Occupational Health and Safety Act are met.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement process and to the meeting of business objectives. This includes providing suggestions and input to changes and improvements in safety systems. Represent the HSSE department to ensure a mutual understanding of the Company's goals and requirements and to work in a co-operative partnership with local resources.
  • Coach and support operational and management teams in HSSE matters and operational compliance.
  • Support the entities to ensure that environmental best practices are in place, including waste management processes and environmental impact mitigations.
  • Co-ordinate and manage escalated incidents and problems that occur after hours.
  • Assist in the investigation of near miss events and incidents and co-operates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. When required, compile and submits incident reports required by the HSSE department.
  • Assist in the preparation of HSSE alerts and shared learning packs and timely communication of these to all branches.
  • Providing guidance with implementing and maintaining OHS systems (Occupational Health and Safety)
  • Monitoring of company risk management standards and procedures Site inspections and site audits on Permit to work performing authority designation responsible for work force utilizing permit.
  • Conduct risk assessments for future jobs to be done (JSI- Job site inspection)
  • Conducting Hazard identification prior to confined space entry and hot work performed
  • Perform and assist with incident investigation- member of incident investigation team.

HSSE Coordinator

Chevron JACOBS Matasis
03.2018 - 06.2018

Petrochemical Facility

  • Advise and guide field HES specialists and Management on Client requirements and any changes to Client standards.
  • Chair, attend and contribute to all site safety meetings,
  • Ensure that all site safety requirements are met and in line with CDMS.
  • Monitor that Internal Management Systems, Policies and Procedures are adhered to across all projects - Healthand Safety Compliance.
  • Site Inspections and Audits
  • Incident Investigation and Reporting.
  • Managing of Safe Work Practices and Preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities amongst company & contractor personnel.
  • Influence all sub-contractors to promote safety as a culture.
  • Registering and enrolment of all SSE's and running the mentoring program.
  • Ensure that all KPl's are met and complete month end reports.
  • Ensure that appropriate communication is maintained within the Refinery, including the provision of a regularly updated health & safety Issues List and technical briefing notes.
  • Support the Site Manager in delivering the strategic objectives to minimize potential impacts on operations.
  • Provide mentoring and technical support to all Supervisors of different Projects.
  • Provide support to the South African entities to ensure that relevant safety legislation and the provisions of the relevant South African Occupational Health and Safety Act are met.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement process and to the meeting of business objectives. This includes providing suggestions and input to changes and improvements in safety systems. Represent the HSE department to ensure a mutual understanding of the Company's goals and requirements and to work in a co- operative partnership with local resources.
  • Coach and support operational and management teams in HSE matters and operational compliance.
  • Support the entities to ensure that environmental best practices are in place, including waste management processes and environmental impact mitigations.
  • Co-ordinate and manage escalated incidents and problems that occur after hours.
  • Assist in the investigation of near miss events and incidents and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
  • When required, compile, and submits incident reports required by the HSE department.
  • Assist in the preparation of HSE alerts and shared learning packs and timely communication of
  • these to all branches.
  • Support entities in the implementation of actions identified and captured in the audit report. Track, manage and support the implementation of standards from the company's safety compliance program.
  • Compile and manage HSE actions (from incidents, shared learnings, inspections, audits, compliance programs) through the company's HSSE reporting tool.

Senior HSSE Advisor

Chevron SNC Lavalin
01.2018 - 03.2018

Warehouse Facility

Overseeing the implementation and monitoring of Warehouse safety which included but not limited to the following;

  • Gap analysis and development of risk assessments
  • Safe operating procedures
  • Management of Hazardous storage cargo
  • Management & maintain of safety walkways & signage as per the local legislation & warehouse standards
  • Safety barriers and signage for compliance and awareness
  • Conducting safety inductions for visitors, contractors and employees
  • Ensuring legal compliance to OSHact including company standards
  • Conducting emergency drills, fire safety implementation
  • Training for all employees on safety standards and toolbox talks
  • Assisting with monthly Health and safety committee meetings as a Co-Opt member
  • Assisting with behavioural based safety programs
  • Safety weekly and monthly audits (WAH, Housekeeping, Traffic, Waste)
  • Safety management site walks which involves all site leadership
  • Provide support to operations to better improve the warehouse safety standards and culture
  • Drive safety campaigns(arrive alive, hand safety, traffic, environmental, health)
  • Assisted with Occ Hygiene Surveys( lighting, ventilation, noise, HBA, ergonomics)
  • Ensuring annual medicals is conducted with a chronic list
  • Environmental management
  • Emergency management
  • Investigation management Petrochemical Facility
  • Providing guidance with implementing and maintaining OHS systems (Occupational Health and Safety)
  • Monitoring of company risk management standards and procedures Site inspections and site audits
  • Permit to work performing authority designation responsible for work force utilizing permit.
  • Conduct risk assessments for future jobs to be done (JSI- Job site inspection)
  • Conducting Hazard identification prior to confined space entry and hot work performed
  • Perform and assist with incident investigation- member of incident investigation team.
  • Ensure compliance to SHERQ (Safety Health Environment Risk Quality) legal requirements.
  • Identify safety training needs and compile training matrix.
  • Assign individuals for training as required for specific jobs.
  • Training and empowering employees with safe work practices and procedures
  • Ensure health and safety committee members attend meetings and SHE reps do site inspections.
  • Continuously ensuring safety awareness on site and conducting site safety audits.

HSSE / Coordinator

Chevron Group Five - Coastal
10.2014 - 12.2017

4 Years at Chevron in Petrochemical Health and Safety experience with progressive responsibility to Prep and Plan for Shut Down, Projects and execution thereof.

I worked for Group Five (Oil & Gas) as the HSSE Officer at Chevron Refinery. I managed projects which included — Fire Water line, Tanks, and the Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU).


My responsibilities include:

Warehouse Facility

Overseeing the implementation and monitoring of Warehouse safety which included but not limited to the following;

  • Gap analysis and development , review of risk assessments
  • Safe operating procedures
  • Management of Hazardous storage
  • Manage and maintain safe walkway, signage as per the local legislation
  • Safety barriers and signage for compliance and awareness
  • Conducting safety inductions for visitors, contractors and employees
  • Ensuring legal compliance to OSHact including company standards
  • Conducting emergency drills, fire safety implementation
  • Training for all employees on safety standards and toolbox talks
  • Assisting with monthly Health and safety committee meetings as a Co-Opt member
  • Assisting with behavioural based safety programs
  • Safety weekly and monthly audits (WAH, Housekeeping, Traffic, Waste)
  • Safety management site walks which involves all site leadership
  • Provide support to operations to better improve the warehouse safety standards and culture
  • Drive safety campaigns(arrive alive, hand safety, traffic, environmental, health)
  • Assisted with Occ Hygiene Surveys( lighting, ventilation, noise, HBA, ergonomics)
  • Ensuring annual medicals is conducted with a chronic list
  • Environmental management
  • Emergency management
  • Investigation management Petrochemical Facility
  • Assist in the development and delivery of the company's Health, Safety and Environmental functions.
  • Assist in the implementation of HSE policies, procedures and systems to provide for a safe and secure business operation.
  • Provide support to the South African entities to ensure that relevant safety legislation and the provisions of the relevant South African Occupational Health and Safety Act are met.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement process and to the meeting of business objectives. This includes providing suggestions and input to changes and improvements in safety systems.
  • Represent the HSE department to ensure a mutual understanding of the Company's goals and requirements and to work in a co-operative partnership with local resources.
  • Coach and support operational and management teams in HSE matters and operational compliance.
  • Ensure contractors meet all legislation requirements.
  • Compilation of Safety File and all legal aspects to start the project — notification to DOL, Legal appointments etc.
  • Develop and sustain excellent client relationships.
  • Manage all safety personnel within projects and effectively monitor the safety of site environments.
  • site and conducting site safety audits.

HSSE Coordinator

Pioneer Mechanical Contractors
01.2010 - 12.2013

Petrochemical Facility

  • Years at Chevron in Petrochemical Health and Safety experience with progressive responsibility to Prep and Plan for Tank projects and execution thereof. My responsibilities included:
  • Maintain standards of HSE and comply with Company's HSE Management System requirements.
  • To oversee that appropriate risk assessments have been prepared and where improvement is.
  • To carry out regular health and safety inspections report findings to the HSE Manager.
  • Monitor the working environment within the department and report unsatisfactory conditions to the HSE Manager.
  • Providing advice to Supervisors and Managers on safe working procedures and practices and to arrange health and safety training to an adequate level.
  • Monitor compliance with departmental health and safety rules and advise where it can be improved. To ensure that necessary accident and incident reports are made to the HSE Manager timeously.
  • Coordinating all safety personnel throughout the site.
  • Monitoring the workplace activities to ensure that workers comply with company policies and government safety regulations.
  • Development and maintaining HSE filing system and document control of all Toolbox Talks ect.



HSSE Coordinator

Caltex Group Five -Oil &Gas
08.2007 - 12.2009

Petrochemical Facility

  • Years at Chevron in Petrochemical Health and Safety experience with progressive responsibility to Prep and Plan for Tank projects and execution thereof. My responsibilities included:
  • Maintain standards of HSE and comply with Company's HSE Management System requirements.
  • To oversee that appropriate risk assessments have been prepared and where improvement is.
  • To carry out regular health and safety inspections report findings to the HSE Manager.
  • Monitor the working environment within the department and report unsatisfactory conditions to the HSE Manager.
  • Providing advice to Supervisors and Managers on safe working procedures and practices and to arrange health and safety training to an adequate level.
  • Monitor compliance with departmental health and safety rules and advise where it can be improved.
  • To ensure that necessary accident and incident reports are made to the HSE Manager timeously.
  • Coordinating all safety personnel throughout the site.
  • Monitoring the workplace activities to ensure that workers comply with company policies and government safety regulations.
  • Development and maintaining HSE filing system and document control of all Toolbox Talks ect.

Education

NEBOSCH International Certificate - Health, Safety, Security & Environment

Sheilds
Cape Town
01.2016 - 01.2016

Skills

Multi-skilled HSSE professional with the ability to create/administer/review procedures, field representation, IIF implementation and oversight of multiple job sites within the organization Excellent problem-solving ability Able to make independent decisions and communicate effectively across multi-national/discipline workforces Able to work under high pressure Schedule sensitive environments without compromising safety Total of 17 years in Health and Safety Risk Management in various industries: Petro-chemical, Construction, Warehouse Safety

Additional Information

Drivers license & own transport

Timeline

Area HSSE Advisor

Maersk (Pty) Ltd
07.2023 - Current

HSSE Manager

Astron W-Instrumentation Specialist
01.2023 - 06.2023

HSSE Manager

Astron New Age Engineering
07.2018 - 03.2023

HSSE Coordinator

Chevron JACOBS Matasis
03.2018 - 06.2018

Senior HSSE Advisor

Chevron SNC Lavalin
01.2018 - 03.2018

NEBOSCH International Certificate - Health, Safety, Security & Environment

Sheilds
01.2016 - 01.2016

HSSE / Coordinator

Chevron Group Five - Coastal
10.2014 - 12.2017

HSSE Coordinator

Pioneer Mechanical Contractors
01.2010 - 12.2013

HSSE Coordinator

Caltex Group Five -Oil &Gas
08.2007 - 12.2009

References

  • Group 5 & New Age Engineering, Mr. Jacques Wagner Snr. Project manager, 081 265 6315
  • Group 5, Ms. Michelle Greyling, 082 882 3339, Greyling.michelle@yahoo.com
  • W-Instrumentation Specialist, Dustin Vos, 061 445 5214 or 069 714 8735
  • SNC Lavalin, Mr. Jaque Naude - Site manager, (021) 508 3034 / 083 284 6316
  • Jacobs Matais, Mr. Hanno Van Aswegen - Project Manager, 083 283 8957
  • Jacobs Matais, Mr. Wouter van wyk - Project Manager, 082 776 7765
  • New Age Engineering, Mr Lance Nel, 065 531 8780
  • Maersk (Pty) Ltd, Ms Xoliswa Mkhoesa - Area HSSE Manager, 082 893 1293
  • Maersk (Pty) Ltd, Mr Lando Kruger - Operations Manager, 082 586 6675
Manfred BothaArea HSSE Advisor