Nandi Sibanyoni
Executive Head Of Safety Health And Environment
Centurion
Summary
An Executive Head of Safety Health and Environment (SHE) with over eighteen years of progressive experience augmented by a strong post-secondary background in Environmental Management, Safety, Community relations and Licensing/permitting. Experienced in both opencast and underground mining for different commodities(Coal,sand and Iron Ore).A leader of sound Knowledge Occupational Health and Hygiene, Contractor management, systems and reporting as well as security and protection services. A creative and innovative thinker with effective human resources management and goal setting abilities combined with superior leadership, team building, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. Self-motivated with the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment. Registered Certified Scientist with South African Council of Natural Scientist (SACNASP). Completed a leadership program, thus a member of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, University of Queensland Sustainable Minerals Institute, and the Anglo-American Leadership Academy alumni networks.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Head S&SD (Safety and Sustainable Development)
Anglo American- Kumba Iron Ore
Centurion
2021.05 - Current
- Set directions and Develop systems to ensure that safety, health, and environment practices are integrated to all operations.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Shaping organization culture by focusing on behavioral / people based aspects of SHE.
- Define and implement SHE strategy for business unit in line with group standards and take remedial actions where necessary to ensure achievement of Business Unit objectives.
- Drive development and implementation of SHE processes to ensure alignment with Group strategies.
- Provide support, advice and oversight for operational excellence, SHE risk management and ensure compliance to relevant statutory requirements.
- Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, to plan and scope SHE integration efforts related to delivery of strategy and function's expenditure within approved budget to ensure effective cost control and savings.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
Manager Safety
Rio Tinto- Richards Bay Minerals
Richards Bay
2020.02 - 2021.04
- To implement safety initiatives within region of accountability including managing systems, processes, procedures, and programs with assistance of direct reports.
- Strategic leadership input to drive zero fatalities and injuries.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved
- Developed and implemented safety programs
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety
Manager Environmental
Rio Tinto- Richards Bay Minerals
Richards Bay
2018.08 - 2020.01
- To implement environment initiatives within region of accountability including managing systems, processes, procedures, and programs with assistance of direct reports.
- Prepared notifications and responses to regulatory inspections
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations
- Conducted air quality monitoring and analysis of air pollutants
- Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs
Environmental & Community Manager
Universal Coal Development IV
Emalahleni
2014.12 - 2018.07
- Environmentalist, responsible for Environmental Impact Assessment, Water Use License Application and compliance, compliance to all NEMA related regulations, Due Diligence, Feasibility studies and liaison officer with local communities and all other stakeholders I am currently reporting to General Manager and dotted line to Director Corporate Affairs
Land and Biodiversity Specialist
BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (BECSA)
Emalahleni
2008.03 - 2014.11
- Develop and maintain a Land and Biodiversity Management Plan to achieve an acceptable level of impact to biodiversity, water resources, air and communities
Environmental Specialist Later Superintendent
BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (BECSA)
Emalahleni
2008.09 - 2014.10
- Overall responsibility of managing Environmental Officers on site and was accountable for ensuring that no directives are issued against the license to operate
Environmantal Officer
XSTRATA COAL SOUTH AFRICA
Emalahleni
2007.01 - 2008.01
- Responsible to ensure that operations of Mining Complex comply with relevant legislative environmental requirements
- Determined environmental objectives of mines to enable consistent improvement in environmental practices, procedures, standards, and methods.
Education
Hons. Environmental Management - Natural Sciences
2013.04 - 2023.04
Bachelor of Environmental science - Natural Sciences
2005.04 - 2006.04
Skills
Ability to communicate at all levelsundefined
Certification
Cert.Sci.Nat.
References Available
On request
Accomplishments
Nominated as the top 10 Safety Hero 2023 fro women in mining by the Minerals Councils of South Africa.
Led the organization to winning two awards from mine safe ( best in class and Target zero)
Timeline
Executive Head S&SD (Safety and Sustainable Development) - Anglo American- Kumba Iron Ore
2021.05 - Current
Manager Safety - Rio Tinto- Richards Bay Minerals
2020.02 - 2021.04
Manager Environmental - Rio Tinto- Richards Bay Minerals
2018.08 - 2020.01
Cert.Sci.Nat.
2018-04
Environmental & Community Manager - Universal Coal Development IV
2014.12 - 2018.07
UNISA - Hons. Environmental Management, Natural Sciences
2013.04 - 2023.04
Environmental Specialist Later Superintendent - BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (BECSA)
2008.09 - 2014.10
Land and Biodiversity Specialist - BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (BECSA)
2008.03 - 2014.11
Environmantal Officer - XSTRATA COAL SOUTH AFRICA
2007.01 - 2008.01
UNIVERSITY OF VENDA - Bachelor of Environmental science, Natural Sciences
2005.04 - 2006.04
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