Nonkonzo Patience Mfusi
Health And Safety Manager
Durban,Pinetown
Summary
A self-driven, assertive Health and Safety Manager who is focused on identifying and completing safety initiatives as scheduled. Responsible and honest and able to liaise with people of all levels. Organised, dedicated with a positive attitude, and thrives on working in a challenging environment.
Have a strong management ability and acumen and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Results driven with attention to detail and enjoy team work.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health and Safety Manager
Dube TradePort Corporation
5 2018 - Current
- Develop, implement and manage DTPC health and safety strategy and system
- Lead and guide health and safety committees, incident investigation process, and closing out of non-conformities
- Develop and implement hazard identification and risk assessment program
- Develop and manage organization-wide health and safety awareness and training program
- Implement ISO45001
- Manage and motivate staff
- Budget for and procure services
- Manage employee wellness program.
- Member of Bid Specific Committee and Technical Evaluation Committee
- Compile health and safety reports for different divisions, EXCO and REMCO
- Manage contracts relating to Health and Safety as well as Employee Wellness
- Conduct safety audits and compile and share audit reports with recommendations
- Facilitate and monitor closing out of audit, surveys and risk assessments recommendations
- Coordinate projects eg Employee Wellness Day, Hygiene Surveys, and training interventions
- Liaise with stakeholders including tenants e.g. Department of Health, Department of Labour, SAPS, ACSA etc.
- Provide new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations
- Develop and implement safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety
SHEQ Officer
Dube TradePort Corporation
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Conduct health and safety management system and legal compliance inspections
- Consult with DTPC operations, project management, and service providers for construction safety aspects
- Assist incident investigators
- Support departments in implementing OHSAS 18001 requirements
- Ensure emergency planning and preparedness
- Develop risk assessments and method statements
- Manage employee medicals and training records.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for enhancement in existing SHEQ practices and procedures
- Prepared detailed reports on incident findings for senior leadership review, driving strategic decision-making around SHEQ practices
Safety Advisor
Mondi SA
02.2008 - 07.2015
- Conducted baseline and issue-based risk assessments and hazard identification
- Lead plant inspections for compliance
- Managed incident and accident investigation
- Established safety committee
- Implemented Mondi Group strategy, standards, and instructions
- Identified and mitigated health risks
- Liaised with external parties
- Analyzed statistical trends
- Conducted internal and external audits
- Managed contractors and reporting of injuries on duty.
- Maintained compliance with relevant safety regulations and protocols
Safety Health Environment, Risk and Quality Controller
SA Breweries - Soft Drinks division
04.2006 - 01.2008
- Manage risk assessment and environmental aspects identification
- Set targets and objectives
- Conduct training needs analysis
- Conduct and coordinate training
- Manage contractors
- Compile sustainability reports
- Implement integrated management system
- Manage product quality
- Plan and conduct visits to service providers
- Manage emergency equipment
- Manage site consumer complaints
- Implement TCCQS (The Coca Cola Quality System) requirements
- Coordinate occupational health services
- Develop and manage SHERQ documents.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing complaints and resolving product-related concerns.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
Safety Health Environment, Facilitator
Unilever SA
06.2004 - 03.2006
- Coordinate risk assessments and objectives
- Conduct SHE compliance audits
- Conduct incident/accident investigations
- Conduct plant inspections
- Compile and analyze statistics
- Coordinate emergency drills
- Conduct safety meetings
- Coordinate risk-based medical surveillance
- Coordinate occupational hygiene surveys
- Conduct legal register auditing
- Conduct inductions
- Implement NOSA Integrated Management System.
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Unilever SA
08.1999 - 05.2004
- Case management
- Disability management
- Coordinate employee assistance program
- Administrative duties
- Review and update occupational health policies
- Maintain medical records
- Evaluate and report on medical surveillance program
- Interface with health and safety team
- Provide nursing care for occupational illnesses/injuries
- Coordinate ill-health retirement cases
- Coordinate EAP
- Procurement of medical supplies
- Process claim documentation
- Coordinate HIV/AIDS program.
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
SA Breweries
01.1999 - 07.1999
- Provision of nursing care
- Planning and scheduling of medical surveillance
- Provision of advisory service
- Health assessment and treatment
- Coordinating transfer of injured employees
- Facilitating first aid training
- Procurement and control of medical supplies
- Processing of claim documentation
- Coordinating EAP
- HIV/AIDS program management.
Registered Nurse
KZNPA Wentworth Hospital
03.1995 - 12.1998
- Rendering quality nursing care
- Promotion of safe and therapeutic environment
- Provision of health education
- Specialized care of post neurosurgery patients
- Performing minor surgical procedures
- Preparing clients for surgical procedures
- Execution of emergency measures/procedures
- Psychological support to families
- Communicating with multidisciplinary team
- Performing administrative duties
- Establishing and maintaining relationships.
Registered Nurse
KZNPA Murchison Hospital
07.1994 - 02.1995
- Rendering quality nursing care
- Promotion of safe and therapeutic environment
- Provision of health education
- Specialized care of high-risk clients
- Performing minor surgical procedures
- Preparing clients for surgical procedures
- Execution of emergency measures/procedures
- Psychological support to families
- Communicating with multidisciplinary team
- Performing administrative duties
- Establishing and maintaining relationships.
Education
B-Tech Safety Management -
University of South Africa
Durban, South Africa 05.2008 - 05.2011
National Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Durban, South Africa2007
Certificate in Pharmacology
Natal Technikon (DUT)
Durban South Africa1998
Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing
Natal Technikon (DUT)
SAMTRAC,ITIS, Risk Assessment
NOSA
Safety Auditors Course
NOSA
ISO 45001; OHSAS 18001
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
Root Cause Analysis Technique
IRCA
Environmental Auditing
Aspects International
Accounting For Non-Accounting Managers
University of KZN
Employee Assistance Program Coordinator
SANCA
Construction Regulations
LCS
Construction Contract Management
Classic Seminars
Ergonomics
Associate Risk Management Services
Skills
Hazard Identification
Construction safety
Emergency Response Planning
Incident Investigation
Safety training development
Occupational health management
Hazard Identification
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7110230311086
- Health Status: Excellent
- Notice Period: 30 days' notice
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: B (Code 08)
Additional Competencies
- Management and control of Integrated Management Systems
- Conducting Risk assessments and Environmental Impacts studies
- Relationships building – among fellow workers and external agencies
- Setting and management of targets targets
- Ability to lead and work effectively independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to interact confidently and effectively with others at all levels within and outside the organisations
- Ensuring compliance to SHE Standards (NOSA and ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and OHSAS 18001 Standards) through auditing
- Computer packages; MS Word, MS Excel, MS Office, PowerPoint, E-mail packages and Internet
Languages
English
Zulu
Zulu
Zulu
References
- Nolufefe Ali, Executive Corporate Services - Dube TradePort Corporation, 0664879616, Nolufefe.Ali@dubetradeport.co.za
- Sharleen Govender, IT Legal Compliance Officer – Bell Equipment SA, 0828962441, Sharleen.Govender@bellequipment.com
- Zanele (Phasile) Mdanda, Divisional Planner – Department of Defence, 0661849368, zanele.mdanda@dod.mil.za
Jogging in races, long walks along the beach, singing and music
I have started joining and enjoying races and have done 4 this year.
Taking long walks along the beach.
Singing in church.
Relaxing and playing music whilst taking long drives
Timeline
SHEQ Officer
Dube TradePort Corporation
08.2015 - 05.2018
B-Tech Safety Management -
University of South Africa
05.2008 - 05.2011
Safety Advisor
Mondi SA
02.2008 - 07.2015
Safety Health Environment, Risk and Quality Controller
SA Breweries - Soft Drinks division
04.2006 - 01.2008
Safety Health Environment, Facilitator
Unilever SA
06.2004 - 03.2006
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
Unilever SA
08.1999 - 05.2004
Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
SA Breweries
01.1999 - 07.1999
Registered Nurse
KZNPA Wentworth Hospital
03.1995 - 12.1998
Registered Nurse
KZNPA Murchison Hospital
07.1994 - 02.1995
Health and Safety Manager
Dube TradePort Corporation
5 2018 - Current
National Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Certificate in Pharmacology
Natal Technikon (DUT)
Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing
Natal Technikon (DUT)
SAMTRAC,ITIS, Risk Assessment
NOSA
Safety Auditors Course
NOSA
ISO 45001; OHSAS 18001
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
Root Cause Analysis Technique
IRCA
Environmental Auditing
Aspects International
Accounting For Non-Accounting Managers
University of KZN
Employee Assistance Program Coordinator
SANCA
Construction Regulations
LCS
Construction Contract Management
Classic Seminars
Ergonomics
Associate Risk Management Services
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