PHAKANYISIWE NOBUHLE BIYELA
Empangeni
Summary
Dynamic Safety Officer with extensive experience at Nkandla Hospital, excelling in hazard identification and risk assessments. Proven track record in incident investigation and compliance audits, ensuring adherence to Occupational Health and Safety legislation. Skilled in contractor safety management and effective communication, driving a culture of safety and accountability across teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Officer
Nkandla Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, mitigating potential legal liabilities.
- Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments across departments.
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Facilitated safety induction training for staff and contractors, enhancing awareness of safety protocols and practices.
- Conduct workplace inspections and fire equipment inspections.
- Coordinate SHE Committee meetings and maintain statutory records.
- Monitor healthcare risk waste management processes.
- Supported internal audits and compliance reviews, contributing to continuous improvement of safety management systems.
Professional In Training
Tronox KZN Sands
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Supported incident reporting and investigations to identify root causes and enhance workplace safety.
- Conducted safety inspections and 5S audits.
- Compiled monthly safety reports and tracked leading indicators to provide insights for proactive risk management.
- Coordinated HIRA workshops and reviews.
- Managed contractor onboarding process to ensure safety compliance and smooth integration.
- Assisted with policy updates and occupational hygiene surveys.
Compliance Graduate
Umfolozi Sugar Mill
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Verified contractor safety files and compliance documentation to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Monitored adherence to Permit-to-Work systems to mitigate workplace hazards.
- Performed OHS and COVID-19 risk assessments.
- Assisted with internal audits and incident investigations.
- Conducted safety induction training to prepare employees for safe work practices.
Environmental Health Practitioner
Tshilidzini Regional Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Ensured compliance with healthcare risk waste regulations, safeguarding public health and environmental safety.
- Managed waste segregation, storage, and transportation processes to minimize health risks and ensure regulatory adherence.
- Performed OHS risk assessments in hospital departments to identify hazards and enhance workplace safety.
- Performed monthly waste management and food safety inspections.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Environmental Health
Central University of Technology
National Diploma - Environmental Health
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Skills
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Inspections & Fire Equipment Inspections
- Safety Training Programs
- Permit-to-Work Systems
- Contractor Safety Management
- Occupational Health & Safety Act (85 of 1993)
- Legal Liability & Supervisory Accountability
- Occupational Hygiene Coordination
- Healthcare Risk Waste Compliance
- Internal & External Audit Support
Certification
- SAMTRAC, 08/25/25
- Introduction to SAMTRAC, 06/13/25
- Legal Liability, 02/22/24
References
Available upon request.
Personal Information
Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
IsiZulu
Native
Native
Timeline
Safety Officer
Nkandla Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Professional In Training
Tronox KZN Sands
11.2022 - 10.2023
Compliance Graduate
Umfolozi Sugar Mill
05.2020 - 04.2021
Environmental Health Practitioner
Tshilidzini Regional Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Environmental Health
Central University of Technology
National Diploma - Environmental Health
Mangosuthu University of Technology