Martha Maria Swanepoel

• Strategic Operational Planning
  Skilled in translating business strategies into actionable plans. Proven ability to set KPIs, analyse trends, and implement data-driven improvements to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Team Leadership and Development
  Experienced in building capable teams through mentorship, skills development, and performance management. Strong focus on accountability, ownership, and team cohesion.
• Resource and Capacity Management
  Adept at managing people, equipment, and materials to optimise output. Competent in balancing short-term priorities with long-term capacity planning.
• Process Improvement and Quality Control
  Competent in applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and enhance process efficiency. Committed to standardizing procedures to ensure consistency and high-quality outcomes.
• Compliance, Safety, and Risk Control
  Comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks (OHSA, MHSA, ISO standards). Proactive in identifying operational risks and implementing preventative measures.
• Financial Oversight and Cost Control
  Skilled in budget preparation, cost tracking, and variance analysis. Experienced in implementing cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  Strong communicator, capable of engaging with internal teams, executive leadership, clients, and suppliers. Focused on delivering timely updates and resolving issues collaboratively.
• Project and Change Management
  Capable of leading end-to-end operational projects, managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Resilient in high-change environments and adept at driving transformation.
• Technology Integration
  Experienced in leveraging ERP systems, BI tools, and digital platforms to streamline operations and enhance reporting accuracy.
• Managed budgets, financial forecasts, and resource allocation to ensure achievement of organizational goals.
• Established standard operating procedures that enhanced employee performance.

Group SHEQ Manager with over 10 years’ experience leading safety, health, environment, and quality functions across mining, construction, and industrial sectors. Held a legal appointment under Section 2.17.4 of the MHSA, with deep knowledge of MHSA, OHSA, COIDA, and environmental legislation.

I build high-performance SHEQ teams, standardize systems across business units, and drive compliance through clear strategy, risk control, and audit readiness. I’ve led successful ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 implementations, and handled complex investigations, regulatory directives, and COIDA claims with precision.

Key strengths:

• Legal compliance management and stakeholder engagement (DMRE, DoEL, NNR,DWS, external and internal auditors)
• Group SHEQ system integration, audits, and reporting to board members
• Risk management, incident investigation (ICAM, 5-Why), root cause analysis
• COIDA case management and injury-on-duty processes
• Strong leadership across multi-site operations

I use real-time data, compliance dashboards, and structured reporting to support executive decisions and operational performance. I'm passionate about simplifying compliance, embedding accountability, and building a proactive SHEQ culture.