Sibusisiwe Patience Sibanda
Lydenburg
Summary
Results-driven Health, Safety & Compliance Professional with over five years of experience in Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) administration and contractor compliance. Manages safety documentation, workforce mobilisation, and compliance verification to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to fostering a positive safety culture and continuous improvement through effective training and stakeholder engagement. Actively pursuing professional development in occupational safety and compliance management.
Overview
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Language
5
5
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
OPERATIONS, COMPLIANCE & HSE ADMINISTRATOR
Serso Trading & Projects
Lydenburg, South Africa
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential safety hazards within the workplace environment.
- Implemented safety protocols and procedures in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety legislation, conducting regular audits and inspections to ensure adherence to standards.
- Assessed workplace compliance with key safety standards and government regulations, initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies.
- Investigated workplace accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommended corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Prepared and maintained detailed records of safety training, inspections, incidents, and corrective actions taken.
- Compiled and analysed safety performance data to present to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Conducted environmental monitoring, assessing workplace air quality and noise levels to ensure they met health and safety standards.
- Promoted ergonomic safety, recommending workplace changes to accommodate staff needs.
- Provided expert advice on fire safety measures, including the selection and maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems.
- Assessed short-term and long-term health effects caused by both acute and chronic exposure to hazards.
- Evaluated ventilation, containment and personal protective equipment for conformance with safety standards.
- Advised organisations on implementing government regulations concerning hygiene, sanitation and purity.
- Participated in external safety audits and inspections, representing the company and facilitating compliance.
- Investigated incident claims, outlining findings in comprehensive reports.
- Analysed accident reports and statistics to identify trends and areas for improvement in safety practices.
- Managed the reporting and investigation of near misses, fostering an open culture where employees felt encouraged to report safety concerns.
- Led initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and enhance sustainability practices, aligning with corporate social responsibility goals.
- Suspended dangerous activities posing active or potential threat to worker health and safety.
- Recommended methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes and materials.
- Wrote comprehensive inspection reports outlining outcomes and steps taken.
- Reviewed and updated health and safety documentation, ensuring all records were accurate and up-to-date for audit purposes.
- Promoted mental health awareness and support initiatives, contributing to a healthier and more supportive workplace environment.
- Investigated issues impacting organisational operations and service delivery to understand root causes, prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Coordinated strategic plans for administrative services management and optimisation to best use available resources.
- Analysed and reported on office productivity metrics, providing insights for strategic planning and performance improvement.
- Managed daily administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and organising files, to support office efficiency.
- Managed client communications by answering phones and corresponding through email.
- Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organised and easily retrievable for team members.
- Facilitated new hire orientation sessions and managed employee records, supporting HR processes and compliance.
- Recruited and hired staff for organisational vacancies and enforced consistent policies across workforce.
- Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
- Implemented a new electronic filing system, significantly improving document retrieval times and office organisation.
- Kept accurate records of workplace procedures for future analysis.
- Undertook surveys to determine cause and effects of various hazard elements on staff.
- Investigated workplace accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommended corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Conducted environmental monitoring, assessing workplace air quality and noise levels to ensure they met health and safety standards.
Education
CDP - Engineering and Engineering Technology
Alison College
Galway, Ireland01-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Media
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe, Gweru01-2017
Business Management, Human Resource Management (HRM), And Organizational Behavior
Alison College
Galway, Ireland 04.2024 - 10.2026
Skills
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Safety compliance
- OHS Administration
- HSE Compliance
- HSE Systems
- HSEC Online Administration
- Safety Documentation
- Incident Documentation
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- PPE compliance
- Emergency Preparedness
- Fire Safety
- First Aid Awareness
- Working at Heights Awareness
- Construction Safety Administration
- COIDA Claims
- Contractor Safety Management
- Contractor Compliance
- Employee Compliance Monitoring
- Document Control
- Document management
- Project management
- Project Documentation
- Process Improvement
- Data analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
- Compliance Governance
- Internal Compliance
- Statutory Reporting
- Audit Preparation
- Compliance Documentation
- Company Compliance
- Labour Legislation
- OHSA
- Construction Regulations
- Client communication
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder Coordination
- New Hire Integration
- Employee training
- Training Matrix
- Site Induction
- Toolbox Talks
- Personnel Management
- Disciplinary Processes
- Payroll Operations
- Attendance Management
- Payroll reporting
- Payroll Analysis
- Payslip Management
- Leave Management
- Operational Administration
- Workforce mobilisation
- Contract Management
- Service Agreements
- Digital record-keeping
- Electronic Document Control
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- PowerPoint
- Google Workspace
- Adobe Acrobat
- Administration
- Organisational skills
- Administrative Management
- Intelligence operations
- Security operations
- Multithreading operations
- Workshop operations
- Reporting
- Employee morale and well-being initiatives
- Analysed and reported on office productivity metrics
- Managed client communications
- Kept accurate records of workplace procedures
- Investigated workplace accidents and incidents
- Investigated issues impacting organisational operations and service delivery
- Promoted mental health awareness and support initiatives
- Led initiatives to reduce carbon footprint and enhance sustainability practices
Custom
- Over 5 years of construction industry experience
- Extensive experience supporting Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) compliance
- Experienced in HSEC Online Safety Management System
- Experienced in MIE Verification Services
- Contractor Safety File Management
- Construction Compliance Administration
- Workforce Mobilisation & Contractor Compliance
- Human Resources Administration
- Payroll Administration
- Statutory Compliance (UIF, PAYE, EMP201 & EMP501)
- Employment Contracts & Service Level Agreements
- Disciplinary Hearings & Employee Relations
- HSE Document Control
- Employee Compliance Monitoring
- Training Matrix Administration
- COIDA Claims Administration (Practical Exposure)
- Passionate about Continuous Professional Development
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
- Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Accident Prevention and Investigation
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Fire Safety and Emergency Response
Hobbies and interests
- Soccer
- Boxing
- Basketball
- Cricket
Timeline
Business Management, Human Resource Management (HRM), And Organizational Behavior
Alison College
04.2024 - 10.2026
OPERATIONS, COMPLIANCE & HSE ADMINISTRATOR
Serso Trading & Projects
01.2020 - Current
CDP - Engineering and Engineering Technology
Alison College
Bachelor of Arts - Media
Midlands State University