Simon Thabo Modise
Safety and Risk Professional
Rustenburg,North West
Summary
As a skilled team player with a multifunctional experience in Safety and Risk management in Mining Processing and Construction. I am passionate about my work and self-motivated person. My commitment to continuous learning, sharing knowledge especially what I have learned abroad and personal growth is at the core of my professional ethos.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Safety Supervisor
Nesma and Partners Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2024 - Current
- Resolved employee concerns regarding health and safety issues; fostered trust between management and staff members.
- Developed comprehensive safety policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Implemented emergency response strategies to facilitate quick action during crises.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of health and safety legislation for company adherence.
- Promoted a positive health and safety culture within the organisation through effective communication strategies.
- Ensured safe working conditions through consistent monitoring and evaluation of work sites.
- Conducted regular site inspections for ensuring workplace safety.
- Coordinated fire drills, ensuring staff readiness in emergency situations.
- Liaised with external bodies for maintaining industry standards.
- Investigated accidents, leading to improved preventative measures.
- Delivered training, promoting an organisational culture prioritising safety.
- Developed sound knowledge of all machinery on line and basic operating ability.
- Conducted incident investigations to assess contributing factors and alleviate future risk.
- Supervised operating team to enforce adherence with standard operating procedures.
- Reported machinery defects or safety hazards to management for action-planning and remediation.
Acting Operational Risk Coordinator
Anglo American Platinum Precious Metal Refinery
Rustenburg, Kroondal, South Africa, North West Province
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Coaching and engaging Supervisors, Planners and Schedulers to develop and understanding of Operational Risk Management
- Conducting Awareness training about Operating Model, Role Holder training for different Executors
- Driving the implementation of Work Execution Documents and over-inspect the use thereof to determine areas of improvement
- Assisting with drafting of Job Risk Assessment and Work Execution Documents through consultation with line management and employees
- Supporting the development of a detailed Operating Model implementation project plan
- Ensuring that the Operating Model solutions align to site risk requirement, procedures and practices especially for Work Planning and Work Execution
- Trained and assigned tasks to team members.
- Build and maintained strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders.
- Maintaining statistical data
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues.
Operational Risk Practitioner
Anglo American Platinum Precious Metal Refinery
Rustenburg, Kroondal, South Africa, North West Province
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Facilitating the Operational Risk Management 4 Layered Approach Process
- Collaborated with Front Line Management to execute through Job Risk Assessments
- Facilitating Bowtie Analysis for the Operation
- Diligently monitored critical and mandatory controls compliance and risk reduction
- Facilitate risk workshops and training sessions to promote risk management awareness across all the departments
- Supporting the Operation with the implementation and understanding of Operational Risk Management principles
Safety Officer
Anglo American Platinum Precious Metal Refinery
Rustenburg, Kroondal, South Africa, North West Province
10.2008 - 12.2016
- Championed operational safety promotion initiatives.
- Conduction inspections as per legal and operational requirement
- Provide Safety related training
- Promoted responsible health and safety culture across departments.
- Regularly inspected facilities to ensure adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine causes, making recommendations for corrective action.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for minimised workplace hazards.
- Responded to reported emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
- Investigated accident reports thoroughly leading to formulation of improved safety procedures.
- Communicated effectively about health and safety matters, fostering an atmosphere of transparency and trust among employees.
- Organised toolbox talks and site safety meetings.
- Advised management on necessary alterations to machinery for increased operational safety.
- Kept up-to-date with latest industry trends in health and safety, enriching knowledge base.
- Implemented preventative measures to reduce accidents in the workplace.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to incorporate best safety practices across all operations.
- Identified potential hazards through regular site inspections, resulting in improved working conditions.
- Conducted intensive safety audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses, documenting findings appropriately.
Laboratory Assistant & SHE Rep
Anglo American Platinum Precious Metal Refinery
Rustenburg, Kroondal, South Africa, North West Province
09.1997 - 09.2008
- Preparation of Plant samples
- Diluting plant samples with acids
- Analyzing plant samples for ph and redox
- Analyzing plant samples for normality
- Operating laboratory instruments
- Responsible for SHE related matters for Laboratory personnel
- Responsible for Safety and Risk file for the Laboratory
- Prepared samples for testing, ensuring accuracy in all procedures.
- Improved work environment cleanliness by organising waste disposal schedules regularly.
Education
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Safety Management
University of South Africa
04.2021
National Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
03.2013
Certificate - Safety Management Programme
University of South Africa
12.2010
Northwest Senior Matriculation - Maths & Science
Motlhaputseng High School
01.1995
Skills
Incident reporting
Hazard identification
Proficient in data analysis
Consistent communication
Influential leadership
Safety training delivery
Safety compliance
Compliance monitoring
Team orientated
Safety awareness
Analytical-thinking
Continuous improvements
Conflict Resolution
Computer literacy
Critical analysis
Safety policy development
Change management
Affiliations
I am a member of the following boards:
SAIOSH (South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health): Graduate Member
Membership Number: 61152969
IRMSA (The Institute of the Risk Management South Africa): Individual Member
Timeline
Health and Safety Supervisor
Nesma and Partners Company
08.2024 - Current
Acting Operational Risk Coordinator
Anglo American Platinum Precious Metal Refinery
11.2020 - 04.2024
Operational Risk Practitioner
Anglo American Platinum Precious Metal Refinery
01.2017 - 10.2020
Safety Officer
Anglo American Platinum Precious Metal Refinery
10.2008 - 12.2016
Laboratory Assistant & SHE Rep
Anglo American Platinum Precious Metal Refinery
09.1997 - 09.2008
National Diploma - Safety Management
University of South Africa
Certificate - Safety Management Programme
University of South Africa
Northwest Senior Matriculation - Maths & Science
Motlhaputseng High School
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Safety Management
University of South Africa