Matamela Isani Nemakwarani
Craigavon AH
Work Preference
Summary
A detail-oriented and results-driven HSE professional with 5+ years of experience across construction, mining, logistics, and healthcare environments. Holds a National Diploma in Safety Management and SAMTRAC certification, with strong exposure to risk management, audits, HACCP, and safety systems implementation. Currently completing a Diploma in Operations Management with the long-term goal of transitioning into Industrial Engineering. Adept at balancing safety compliance with operational excellence, team training, and process efficiency. Experienced Health, Safety, and Compliance Professional with proven expertise in contractor management, risk assessment, hazard identification, SHE file management, and regulatory compliance across construction, mining, manufacturing, and corporate environments. Skilled in incident investigation, internal safety audits, emergency preparedness, safety training, and performance monitoring. Committed to maintaining legal compliance, reducing workplace incidents, and promoting a strong safety culture through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Safety Officer
Supercare - Sasol Secunda
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly site walks to proactively identify unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and potential risks in the plant.
- Perform routine inspections of work areas, equipment and processes including high-risk zones such as confined spaces, working at heights, hot work and machinery operations.
- Engage with employees during site walks to reinforce safe behaviors and gather feedback on potential safety concerns.
- Ensure all non-conformances found during inspections are logged, address and followed up with defined timelines.
- Conduct risk assessments and recommend and implement proper control measures.
HSE Officer
FEDSERV (Catering) Sibanye Stillwater
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and enforce PPE usage across all departments.
- Lead emergency drills including fire evacuation, food safety incidents, and chemical spill response.
- Implement and monitor HACCP and ISO 22000 systems to ensure food and safety compliance.
- Ensure hygiene compliance through regular audits, swab testing and monitoring of critical control point.
- Perform internal audits and facilitate external audit readiness including documentation and site preparation.
- Compile and submit monthly safety performance and incident trend analysis reports to HSE Manager.
- Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Enforced Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in all food production and service areas.
- Ensure full compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act and related mining industry legislation.
- Supported audit compliance with ISO 45001 (OHS) and ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management Systems
HSE Officer
IFS SA Operations (Catering/Hospitality within Mining), Sibanye Stillwater
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Conduct toolbox talks and job safety analysis
- Lead emergency fire, food safety, and chemical spillage drills
- Conduct internal audits, hazard identification, and incident investigations
- Train staff on chemical handling, PPE, SDS, and emergency preparedness
- Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act and HACCP standards
- Compile and submit daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports
- Perform hygiene swabs, coordinate SHE initiatives, and address audit findings
Office Administrator
Nemakwarani Dental Surgery
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed office operations and schedules.
- Supervised administrative personnel.
- Coordinated safety site issues.
- Maintained safety documentation and records.
- Scheduled appointments and meetings.
- Assisted in contractor compliance documentation.
- Handled safety reports and audit records.
- Provided support for incident investigations.
- Developed safety training materials.
Operations Support Agent
FedEx (Logistics)
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Managed warehouse operations and driver dispatching and Fleet Management.
- Monitored shipments, performed vehicle inspections
- Conducted safety drills, reports, and compliance tracking
- Addressed customer service issues and maintained documentation and data capturing.
Safety Officer
TK EMNITY PTY LTD (Construction)
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations.
- Conduct inspections and risk assessments.
- Develop traffic and road safety management plans.
- Monitor construction workers' adherence to safety rules.
- Investigate accidents and recommend improvements.
- Implement site safety plans and procedures.
- Ensure proper use of PPE and safety gear.
- Conduct emergency response training.
- Oversee contractor safety compliance.
Education
National Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
12.2024
Diploma - Operations Management
University of South Africa
03.2026
Matric / Senior Certificate - undefined
Tshikevha Christian School
12.2013
Skills
- Incident Investigation & Risk Management
- Health & Safety Compliance
- ISO Standards
- HACCP & SDS Knowledge
- Report Writing & Record Keeping
- Fleet & Inventory Management
- Administrative Proficiency
- Data Capturing & Analysis
- Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Problem Solving & Adaptability
Certification
- SAMTRAC Certificate, NOSA, 2018-01-01
- Introduction to SAMTRAC, NOSA, 2018-01-01
- SHE Representative Certificate, NOSA, 2018-01-01
- HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment), OSHEMAC
Professional Registration
SACPCMP, CHSO application ongoing
Timeline
Health and Safety Officer
Supercare - Sasol Secunda
01.2025 - 01.2026
HSE Officer
FEDSERV (Catering) Sibanye Stillwater
01.2025 - 12.2025
HSE Officer
IFS SA Operations (Catering/Hospitality within Mining), Sibanye Stillwater
01.2024 - 01.2025
Office Administrator
Nemakwarani Dental Surgery
01.2024 - 12.2024
Operations Support Agent
FedEx (Logistics)
01.2020 - 12.2023
Safety Officer
TK EMNITY PTY LTD (Construction)
01.2017 - 12.2019
National Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Diploma - Operations Management
University of South Africa
Matric / Senior Certificate - undefined
Tshikevha Christian School