Mzwakhe Nhlapo
SHERQ Officer
SASOLBURG
Summary
Mzwakhe is one of the professional associates in Health and Safety Management System. He studied in Vaal University of Technology from 2013 -2015 and graduated in 2016, obtaining National Diploma in Safety Management, Cum Laude. He pursued studies in 2017 and graduated in 2018 obtaining Advanced Diploma in Safety Management. He is currently studying Postgraduate Diploma in Safety Management at UNISA.
He started working voluntarily in 2014, while studying, at Rebonako Construction as a Projects Safety Officer until 2016. He played a huge role in Construction Health and Safety Management.
Then, he worked at Afrishe from 2016 until 2019, as SHERQ Advisor. During this period, he had opportunity to work in various industries such AEL, SASOL, Nampak Liquids, Pragma, Exxaro, MSD, and GCP Spartan as SHERQ Consultant. He was contracted by Sasol to assist Service Providers (SMMEs), around various regions of South Africa, with the SHERQ management system, by developing, ensuring the implementation and sustainability of such system. He achieved 99% of Sasol audits for various SMMEs. He also developed Baseline Risk Assessments for explosives industry named AEL, specifically the following plants: (Automated Shock Tube Assembly Plant; Cord Plant; Extrusion Plant; Intelliboost; Machines Plant; Pentolite Booster; PETN; Powder Plant; SF2 Stores; and Tube Drawing Plant. He also worked for Ndaka Security Services (Pty) Ltd rendering security services to Sasol from 2019 until 2021.
He is currently working for explosives manufacturing company named ‘BME, a member of the Omnia Group’ as SHERQ Officer, responsible for three different sites consisting of nine operational plants, three laboratories, and 16 Magazines.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SHERQ Officer
Omnia
Johannesburg, Fochville, Rustenburg and Delmas.
05.2021 - Current
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
- Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Developed safety training procedures and authored manuals for distribution to staff members.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Developed safety policies and procedures to be used at medical facilities.
- Designed programs, policies and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
- Wrote safety program plans to manage hazards, reduce incidents and save company money through less time lost and lower insurance payouts.
- Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Gathered information, prepared reports and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Identified and eliminated potential safety code deficits and addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems through annual inspections.
- Implemented safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which bolstered improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Used Isometrix and SharePoint.
Safety Practitioner
Ndaka Security Services
Sasolburg
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Conducted and facilitated formal incident investigation in accordance with Sasol Incident Investigation Procedure.
- Planed and conducted inspections of workplaces and compile report to management and/or client.
- Conducted and facilitated risk assessments (using techniques such as JSA & SLAM).Facilitate and process monthly risk profiles.
- Communicated with safety coordinator with regard to safety statistics, documentation and changes to system.
- Encouraged and drove culture of adhering to requirements.
- Facilitate and drove ISO 45001 and ISO14001 systems.
- Communicated Key Undesirable Events, Sasol Life Saving Rules, and Sasol and company policies, procedures, incidents and toolbox talks to security officers.
- Continuous inspected project sites, to ensure hazard-free environment.
- Assessed and approved service providers' safety plans and files.
- Verified tools and equipment to ensure good quality.
- Promoted safe practices on site.
- Created and enforced safety guidelines and programs.
- Carried out drills and exercises on managing emergency situations.
- Responded to workers’ safety concerns.
- Coordinated all issues regarding hazardous materials or waste.
- Assisted with preparation of construction health and safety plan.
- Attended project planning meetings and collaborating with construction managers.
- Tested effectiveness of site emergency response plans.
- Continuous monitored all safety related documents, reports and issues to keep them updated.
- Planned and Targeted SMART SHE goals.
- Developed SHE Representative in accordance with OHS Act (Act No. 85 of 1993).
- Standby during weekend.
SHE Advisor
Afrishe
Johannesburg
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Conducted risk assessments and audits.
- Facilitated employee and supervisory training.
- Developed technical reports.
- Worked independently to provide on-site health and safety support.
- Communicated with clients and people of varying levels of professionalism, education, etc.
- Understood clients' needs and build relationships.
- Developed and implement health and safety program.
- Analyzed injury data and produce meaningful reports and recommendations.
- Planned and organized service requests to meet target dates and production goals.
- Developed and implemented Health and Safety Management System.
- Conducted SHE training and Behavior Based Safety.
- Conducted internal and external auditing
Project Safety Officer (Volunteer)
Rebonako Construction Company
Johannesburg
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Assisted with preparation of construction health and safety plan.
- Confirmed necessary documentation was submitted to relevant authorities.
- Attended project planning meetings.
- Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans.
- Attended contractors site handover.
- Attended regular site, technical and progress meetings.
- Facilitated site health and safety meetings.
- Identified and controlled hazards and risks relevant to construction project through regular coordinated site inspections.
- Established and maintained health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors.
- Developed project specific emergency response and preparedness plans.
- Tested effectiveness of emergency response plans.
- Conducted site safety inductions.
- Evaluated levels of compliance of subcontractors to project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits.
- Overseen reporting and investigation of project related incidents.
- Overseen maintenance of all records.
- Participated in management reviews of health and safety systems.
- Used of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements.
- Incorporated changes into health and safety management system.
- Reviewed and updated health and safety plan.
- Developed technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2023 - Current
Advanced Diploma - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
Vaal Triangle 01.2017 - 12.2017
National Diploma - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
Vaal Triangle 01.2013 - 12.2015
Skills
Safety audits
Safety program development
Environmental protection processes
Lock out tag out programs
Incident Reporting
Meeting oversight and participation
Developing training programs
Implementing policies
PPE Compliance
MS Office
Training and Development
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Communication
Planning and Coordination
Industrial hygiene
Occupational health hazards
Protective equipment
Safety and compliance inspections
OSHA standards and codes
Preventive measures
Occupational safety
Team Building
Training and mentoring
Hazardous materials handling
Records/files maintenance
Safety courses
Risk management
Meeting leadership
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Self-Motivated
Teamwork and Collaboration
Organization and Time Management
Cultural Awareness
Flexible and Adaptable
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
01.2023 - Current
SHERQ Officer
Omnia
05.2021 - Current
Safety Practitioner
Ndaka Security Services
09.2019 - 04.2021
Advanced Diploma - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
01.2017 - 12.2017
SHE Advisor
Afrishe
11.2016 - 08.2019
Project Safety Officer (Volunteer)
Rebonako Construction Company
03.2014 - 05.2016
National Diploma - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
01.2013 - 12.2015