Sibonelo Magadla
Terminal Operator
Durban,KwaZulu-Natal
Summary
Terminal Operator managing storage, transfer, loading, and unloading of oil and gas products in high-risk terminal settings. Monitors 16+ assets per shift, including tanks, pipelines, pumps, and valves, while recording product movements, inventory levels, and operational data with accuracy. Supports safe operations through HSE procedures, permit-to-work controls, and emergency response for spills, leaks, and equipment faults.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Terminal Operator
Engen Petroleum Ltd
01.2022 - Current
- Operate and monitor equipment used for the storage, transfer, loading and unloading of oil and gas products.
- Conducted routine inspections of tanks, pipelines, pumps, and valves to maintain safety and reliability of operations.
- Follow all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures and consistently use the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Record product movements, inventory levels and operational data accurately in accordance with company procedures.
- Perform routine equipment checks, identify defects and report equipment faults or operational issues for corrective action.
- Respond to emergencies, spills and leaks in accordance with company emergency response procedures.
- Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, Permit to Work (PTW) activities and emergency response exercises.
- Reported hazards, incidents, and near misses, facilitating incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations and environmental standards while maintaining safe and efficient terminal operations.
- Promoted strong safety culture through adherence to safe work practices and engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
SHE Officer Assistant
The Fencing Doctor
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducted regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) standards.
- Monitored employee compliance with safety procedures and the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Assisted with risk assessments, incident investigations, accident reporting and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintained accurate safety records, inspection reports, incident registers and SHE documentation.
- Supported safety training programs, toolbox talks, emergency drills and emergency preparedness activities.
- Promoted a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental legislation, company policies and industry standards.
Pharmaceutical Operator
BSN Medicals (Essity)
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Operated pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and quality standards.
- Maintained strict compliance with cleanroom procedures, sterile gowning and contamination control requirements.
- Performed routine process monitoring and quality checks to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
- Followed Health, Safety and Environmental procedures within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Assisted with process improvements to enhance safety, quality and operational efficiency.
Education
Matric - undefined
Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Act - undefined
Advanced Occupational Health & Safety Act - undefined
Applying SHE Principles and Procedures (ASHEPP) - undefined
Introduction to SAMTRAC (HIRA) - undefined
SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Course) - undefined
Skills
HSE management systems
Occupational health & safety legislation
Internal auditing & compliance monitoring
Safety inspections & workplace audits
HSE reporting & KPI monitoring
Hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA)
Incident investigation
Corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
Permit to work (PTW) systems
Emergency response & preparedness
Certification
Matric
Timeline
Terminal Operator - Engen Petroleum Ltd
01.2022 - Current
SHE Officer Assistant - The Fencing Doctor
01.2020 - 01.2022
Pharmaceutical Operator - BSN Medicals (Essity)
01.2014 - 01.2019
- SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Course),
- Introduction to SAMTRAC (HIRA),
- Applying SHE Principles and Procedures (ASHEPP),
- Advanced Occupational Health & Safety Act,
- Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Act,
- Matric,