Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
Timeline
Disclaimer
Personal Information
Computer Literacy Safety management systems
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Mdu Goodman Sibiya

Mdu Goodman Sibiya

Health And Safety Practitioner
Middelburg

Summary

20 years + as a Safety Officer with underground exposure and as a Chief Safety Officer for (Platinum mines, Coal mine and Diamond mine). Acted in HSE Manager positions for EXXARO, Petra Diamond and Anglo Platinum mine.

Professional with comprehensive experience ready for this role. Equipped with strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results. Strong communicator with focus on integrity and accountability.

Observant Health and safety professional committed to protecting people and property and maintaining law and order. Well-versed in conflict resolution, crime scene investigation and firearms operations. Dutiful and diligent individual with solid history of achievement in policing and leadership.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Safety Officer (Underground and Surface)

Blue Mining Services
09.2023 - Current

Chief Safety Officer (Underground and Surface)

Petra Diamond Mine
09.2021 - 02.2023

Chief Safety Officer (Underground and Surface)

Exxaro Coal
03.2017 - 08.2021

Senior Safety Officer

Yoctolux Colliery (Part of Tala Group)
04.2016 - 02.2017
  • Opencast Coal Mining and Processing

Chief Safety Officer

BBP Mining and Projects
10.2014 - 03.2016
  • Mining and Construction Projects

Safety Officer (Underground and Surface) Act HSE Manager 1 Month annually

Bokoni Platinum Mine
02.2007 - 09.2014

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Safety Management

UNISA
01-2027

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management

Regent Business School
01-2025

Advanced Diploma - Business Management

Regent Business School
01-2023

MDP - Management Development program

Regent Business School
01-2023

National Diploma - Safety Management

UNISA
01-2019

Rock breaking Certificate - Blasting

MQA
01-2017

Safety Officer Certificate - COMSOC 1 & 2 (Cum Laude)

Chamber of Mines South Africa
01-2014

Grade 12 - IsiZulu, English, Afrikaans, Geography, History, Biology

Empucukweni High School
EMalahleni
01-1997

Skills

Liaise with internal, external clients and relevant statutory bodies

Managing incidents and accidents investigations

Coordinate HSE Risk assessments

Creating and monitoring HSE awareness programs

Develop, implement, and review emergency plans

Computer literate (Advanced)

Knowledge of MHS Act, OHS Act, NEMA and Construction Regulations

Knowledge of COID Process

Behaviour based safety and Critical task observation and analysis

Hazard Identification

Fire prevention & Explosive Safety

ISO 45001/14001 System monitoring and Auditing

Leadership Skills

Team Player

Excellent Communication Skills

Incident / Accident Investigations

Inspections

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for lesson learned from previous accidents to prevent recurrence.
  • Supervised team of ISO45001 Internal auditing staff members.
  • Achieved 5Years LTI Free working environment by completing effective workplace management visibility with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of Line supervisors in the development of HSE awareness and optimization within workplace
  • Documented and resolved HSE Mindset objectives which led to Zero LTI injuries for 5 Years.

Affiliations

SAIOSH- South African Institute of occupational safety and health

Certification

Legal Liability (SATS) 2024

Interests

Soccer

Timeline

Safety Officer (Underground and Surface)

Blue Mining Services
09.2023 - Current

Chief Safety Officer (Underground and Surface)

Petra Diamond Mine
09.2021 - 02.2023

Chief Safety Officer (Underground and Surface)

Exxaro Coal
03.2017 - 08.2021

Senior Safety Officer

Yoctolux Colliery (Part of Tala Group)
04.2016 - 02.2017

Chief Safety Officer

BBP Mining and Projects
10.2014 - 03.2016

Safety Officer (Underground and Surface) Act HSE Manager 1 Month annually

Bokoni Platinum Mine
02.2007 - 09.2014

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management

Regent Business School

Advanced Diploma - Business Management

Regent Business School

MDP - Management Development program

Regent Business School

National Diploma - Safety Management

UNISA

Rock breaking Certificate - Blasting

MQA

Safety Officer Certificate - COMSOC 1 & 2 (Cum Laude)

Chamber of Mines South Africa

Grade 12 - IsiZulu, English, Afrikaans, Geography, History, Biology

Empucukweni High School

Post Graduate Diploma - Safety Management

UNISA

Disclaimer

Proof of competency/qualifications/Certificates are available on request.

Personal Information

  • Surname: Sibiya
  • Christian Names: Mdu Goodman (Known as Mdu)
  • Identity Number: 790414 5415 085
  • Age: 47 Years Old
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Dependants: One Boy (20 Years Old), One Girl (12 Years Old)
  • Nationality: South African Citizen
  • Drivers Licence: Code 10 – Own Vehicle
  • Home Language: IsiZulu
  • Other Languages: English, Swati
  • Criminal Offences: None
  • Health: Good
  • Residential Area: Middelburg
  • Availability: Immediately

Computer Literacy Safety management systems

  • MS Office Suite Advanced (Internet, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • HSE Dashboard
  • Passport 360
  • HSEC Online
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