Ndivhuwo Mmbadi
Senior safety officer / OHS Officer/ safety officer
Midrand
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented registered CHSO and Civil engineering profession with over 6 years’ successful experience in developing, implementing and overseeing occupational health and safety in Building Construction and Solar PV’s. Proven record of reducing workplace incidents through proactive risk assessments, employee training and strict compliance with OHSA regulations. Dependable and organized team player, passionate and goal driven with good problem-solving and strong communication skills. Skilled in conducting audits, safety file compiling, incident investigations with a strong ability to foster a safety-first culture across all levels of the organization. I’m a driven and hard-working individual looking forward to growing within the industry.
Occupational health and safety professional with strong track record in identifying and mitigating workplace risks. Skilled in regulatory compliance, hazard assessment, and emergency preparedness. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Known for effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
OHS OFFICER
STERLING AND WILSON
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Ensuring that work is being conducted safely when building the Sub-station
- Ensure compliance with local, national and international regulations related to safety, health, environment and quality
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement control measures to mitigate risks
- Develop and Implement OHS policies and procedures
- Conducting regular inspections and site audits
- Ensuring that action plans are compiled and implemented after audits
- Ensuring safety standards are being met on the Eskom platform (Substation)
- Analyze incident reports and recommend corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
- Monitoring and signing off permits
- Compiling and submitting weekly reports and stats to the Client HSE Manager
- Inspecting all working at height activities
- Implementation of fall protection planning on working at heights activities
- Knowledgeable on rigging and lifting, including crane safety measures
- Monitor environmental performance and ensure compliance with environmental regulations
- Implement waste management practices and promote sustainability initiatives
- Client: AMEA POWER
- Reasons for wanting to leave: Contract Employment
Senior Officer
SRP DEVELOPMENT
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Incident investigations
- Promoting a safe working environment on advising on safe measures
- Ensuring compliance with OHS guidelines
- Conducting audits to the sub-contractors on site
- Chair and lead monthly SHE Committee meetings
- Compile and submit monthly SHE committee minutes to all attendees
- Advising and overseeing 20 subcontractors on site and their safety personnels
- Ensure trainings are conducted for personnel on site for compliance and skill growth
- Approving risk assessments and safety plans on site
- Manage and audit sub-contractors OHS consultants
- Knowledgeable on working at heights activities; rigging and lifting, including crane safety measures, scaffolding and Mobile Elevated working Platforms (MEWPS)
- Encouraging employees to work well with one another through trainings and toolbox talks
- Develop and implement fall protection plans that comply with relevant regulations and industry standards
- Client: STEYN CITY
- Reasons for leaving: End of contract
Safety officer
CSI THABILE
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Ensuring compliance with OHS guidelines
- Liaise and report to the management on all OHS related issue, budgets and plans
- Signing off work permits
- Monitoring and advising on the compliance of PPE
- Closing out inspections, observations and safety deviations found on site
- Ensuring a good and safe working environment for all employees on site
- Coaching and supervising SHE Representatives
- Ensuring all working at heights activities comply with the ISO standards
- Ensure all personnel working at heights are competent and inspections are conducted
- Knowledge of scaffold safety and rigging ang lifting
- Compiling of safety files
- Compiling and implementing SHE polices
- Managing the office
- Compiling of tender documents
- Pricing of the tender documents and RFQ’s
- PPE inspections and issuing
- Conduction inductions for the new employees
- Compiling and sending weekly minutes for the Technical and progress meetings
- Client: WBHO & VANTAGE DATA CENTRE
- Reason for Leaving: End of contract
Senior safety officer
RHEINLAND INVESTMENTS
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducting daily toolbox talks
- Inspecting DSTI
- Compiling and presenting safety report during weekly technical and progress meetings
- Implementation of risk assessments and safe work procedures
- Conduction monthly audits with the client
- Inspecting and supervising work done on site
- Supervising sub-contractors’ safety personnels
- Conducting monthly audits with sub-contractor’s safety files for site compliance
- Managing OHS consultants and their files
- Ensuring all working at heights activities are done safely.
- Client: COGSTA
- Reason for Leaving: End of contract
Safety Administrator
MASHELENI TRADING AND PROJECTS
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement control measures
- Conduct incident investigations
- Ensure that all personnel working at heights are competent and understand the risks safety measures
- Updating policies based on changes in regulations, industry standards and organizational needs
- Compiling monthly safety reports
- Advice on OHS issues related to the site and the company
- Training workers on safety observations and behaviours
- Conducting and supervising toolbox talks
- Ensuring compliance of PPE on site, inspections and issuing
- Compiling safety files
- Compiling and implementing risk assessments to ensure safe working conditions
- Conducting monthly safety audits
- Compiling and implementing SHE polices
- Managing the office
- Conduction inductions for the new employees
- Compiling and sending weekly minutes for the Technical and progress meetings
- Client: DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION
- Reason for Leaving: End of Contract
Education
National Diploma (NQF level 6) - Safety Management
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
01.2019
National Diploma (NQF level 6) - Civil engineering
CAPRICORN FET
01.2014
Matric / Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate - undefined
THOHOYANDOU TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
01.2013
Skills
Computer literacy: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook &Teams)
Language proficiency: Tshivenda, English, Xitsonga, Setswana & IsiZulu
Workplace inspections
Hazard identification
Accident investigation
Incident reporting
Safety training development
Construction safety
Emergency response planning
Personal protective equipment
Health and safety audits
Fall protection
First aid administration
Time management
Program development
Continuous improvement
Teamwork
Incident investigation
Safety engineering
Critical thinking
Organizational skills
Decision-making skills
Report writing
Relationship building
Root-cause analysis
Safety inspections
OSHA compliance
Regulatory compliance
Communication skills
References
References are available upon request.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT
- SACPCMP
- Hira
- First Aider LVL1
- Fire Fighter
- Incident Investigator
- Fall protection planner
- Total Energies Training
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
OHS OFFICER
STERLING AND WILSON
04.2025 - 12.2025
Senior Officer
SRP DEVELOPMENT
09.2024 - 03.2025
Safety officer
CSI THABILE
10.2023 - 08.2024
Senior safety officer
RHEINLAND INVESTMENTS
06.2022 - 10.2023
Safety Administrator
MASHELENI TRADING AND PROJECTS
01.2019 - 06.2022
National Diploma (NQF level 6) - Civil engineering
CAPRICORN FET
Matric / Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate - undefined
THOHOYANDOU TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
National Diploma (NQF level 6) - Safety Management
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA