Mirelle Johnson
Health & Safety Director
Johannesburg
Summary
I have 20 years experience in the Health & Safety industry. I have been fortunate enough to be involved in major Projects ranging from Petro-Chemical sites to Mining including Civils and Building. I am resilient, result driven and love leading a team that support a common goal. I am forward thinking and strive for efficient and effective Operations.
I am extremely passionate about Health & Safety, customer satisfaction and growing and developing Business.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
19
19
Certifications
Work History
Operations Manager
ComPrac Contractor Services
2022.10 - Current
- Manage over 30 active sites with Safety Officers and 2 Administrators nationwide.
- Accomplished year on year growth of over 300% turnover.
- Maintain 100% customer satisfaction.
Safety Consultant
ForEva Construction & Safety Consultation
2018.04 - Current
- Provide staffing solutions to high end Clients.
- Manage numerous sites across Gauteng Province.
- Facilitate Occupational Health & Safety Training.
- Compile Health & Safety Files.
- Conduct Health & Safety Inspections and Audits.
Health & Safety Superintendent
First Quantum Minerals
2012.09 - 2015.08
- Manage a team of Senior Health & Safety Officers.
- Facilitate Risk Assessments.
- Conduct Incident Investigations.
- Facilitate Hearings.
- Respond to on-site Emergencies.
- Review Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Advise Project Manager in overall Health & Safety.
- Conduct internal audits and prepare for external audits.
- Facilitate continuous on-site behavioural based safety.
Health & Safety Manager
Liviero Civils & Building
2007.06 - 2012.08
- Manage multiple sites across Gauteng.
- Facilitate Risk Assessments.
- Conduct Incident Investigations.
- Respond to on-site emergencies.
- Review Health & Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Implement Health & Safety initiatives and in-house competitions.
- Advise Project Manager in overall Health & Safety.
- Conduct internal audits and prepare for external audits.
- Conduct on-site training and on-site induction.
Education
SAMTRAC - Health & Safety
NOSA
Gauteng 2001.04 -
National Diploma in Safety Management - Health & Safety
UNISA
Gauteng 2001.04 -
Degree in Safety Management - Health & Safety
UNISA
Gauteng 2001.04 -
Honors in Health & Safety - Health & Safety
UNISA
Gauteng 2001.04 -
Skills
Organizational Management
Logistics Oversight
Customer Service
Document Control
Detail Oriented
Excellent Problem Solving and Decision Making
Dedicated to continual improvement
Relationship and consensus building
Accomplishments
Received numerous awards at Liviero 5 Years in a row ranging from Safety Officer of the year to Safest Site to Most Improved Site and Most Consistent Site for Health & Safety.
Received Master Builder Association (MBA) Safety Officer of the year award. The first female in South Africa since the inception of the competition (55 years running).
Increased company business (CCS) turnover by 300% in a period of 12 months.
Certification
Fire Protection Training
Reading, Exercising, Cooking, Personal Development
I enjoy reading Self Help, Phycology and Business Books.
I strive to exercise 5-6 times a week as I believe Health is Wealth. I have recently started boxing classes and I am loving it.
Cooking is my calm, I enjoy trying out new, healthy recipes.
I believe that my Personal Development journey will never end, I am constantly challenging myself Mentally, Emotionally, Spiritually and Intellectually. I love learning.
Timeline
Operations Manager
ComPrac Contractor Services
2022.10 - Current
Safety Consultant
ForEva Construction & Safety Consultation
2018.04 - Current
Risk Assessment
2017-08
Traffic Management on Construction Sites
2017-07
Legal Liability
2016-08
Incident and Accident Investigation
2016-08
Risk Assessment
2016-08
Fall Protection Planner
2015-06
Fall Arrest Technician
2015-06
Tap Root Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
2012-10
Health & Safety Superintendent
First Quantum Minerals
2012.09 - 2015.08
Basic Course in Fire Technology
2011-03
Working at Heights
2009-06
SHE Incident Investigation
2008-04
SHE Supervisor
2008-04
Basic Fire Fighting
2008-03
Occupational Health & Safety Workshop
2007-07
Health & Safety Manager
Liviero Civils & Building
2007.06 - 2012.08
Legal Liability Industry Training
2007-06
First Aid Level1
2007-05
Applying SHE Principles and Procedures
2007-03
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
2007-03
Fire Protection Training
2004-05
SAMTRAC - Health & Safety
NOSA
2001.04 -
National Diploma in Safety Management - Health & Safety
UNISA
2001.04 -
Degree in Safety Management - Health & Safety
UNISA
2001.04 -
Honors in Health & Safety - Health & Safety
UNISA
2001.04 -