Sindiswa Letsiki
OHS Consultant
Roodepoort,GP
Summary
I demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. I bring positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth, I am result orientated.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LabourNet
2023.09 - Current
- Drafting and implementing OHS Policies
- Drafting and implementing risk assessments and safe work procedures
- Conducting Incident Investigations and reporting back to the management of the organization
- Training and upskilling the client’s employees to perform inspections on a monthly basis and auditing inspections
- Drafting and implementing emergency preparedness and response procedures
- Establishing and facilitating safety committees
- Drafting and conducting OHS inductions as per client’s requirements
- Conducting audits for clients in order for them to obtain compliance with OHS
Safety Officer
PMash Project Management
2021.01 - 2023.08
- Perform weekly site inspections and report findings to the safety manager
- Participate in the monthly site audits and ensure remedial action is done
- Ensure compliance of the OSH Act on site on a daily basis
- Update the Human Identification Risk Assessment as the need arises and with every incident that occurs
- Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to various sub-contractors
- Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents
- Review and update the health and safety plan
- Ensure that all business documentation is accurate and timely
- Develop client leads and work on a long-lasting/ succession plan
- Perform any other work SHE related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by management
- Projects involved in: Construction Work at Block E and F 1st and 2nd Floor, Le Hae La Sars at 299 Bronkorst Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria; Construction of Edleen Precint, stand 1671 Kempton Park extension 5, City of Ekurhuleni
Safety Officer
Richsoil Resources
2018.01 - 2020.03
- Plan and implement OHS policies and programs
- Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics
- Prepare educational seminars and webinars on a regular basis
- Review existing policies and procedures
- Adhere to all the rules and regulations
- Work with HR to set up a new employee on-boarding process for safety
- Conduct risk assessment
- Enforce preventative measures
- Check if all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations
- Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes
- Oversee workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees' safety
- Reason for leaving: End of contract
- Projects Involved In: Construction of new community residential units in Bloemfontein, Bottom site Phase 1, Free State Department of Human Settlement
Safety Officer
Mogoba Maphuthi and Associates
2015.04 - 2017.12
- Ensure compliance of health and safety procedures and policies and ensure implementation thereof
- Conduct Internal health and safety audits and communicate findings to the contract manager
- Ensure audit findings are communicated to the relevant parties
- Implement and update risk assessments for all projects
- Conduct, advise with investigations due to near misses or incidents which has taken place
- Managing and supervising junior safety officers
- Ensure SHE compliance
- Conduct site inspections
- Ensure safe working procedures and standards
- Draw up a safety plan and communicate it to the workers on site
- Weekly site visits and inspections
- Projects involved in: Construction of Roads and Stormwater programme in the greater areas of Kirkwood, Addo and Paterson as a Joint Venture Phase2; Access Road to Le gae and Tsweledi Tribal office; Design and construction Supervision; Construction of Roads and Stormwater programme in the greater areas of Kirkwood, addo, Valencia – Phase 1; 2 year contract for construction of roads and stormwater as and when required basis; Construction of Roads and stormwater programme in Kirkwood, Addo and Paterson – Projects 3 Addo Nomathamsanqa; Pomona Bulk Outfall sewer phase1: design& supervision of construction of water pump station (Consulting); Upgrading of Zulu and Xhosa pump stations and construction of new water pipeline in Tsakane (consulting)
Safety Officer
Boikemelo Projects
2014.06 - 2015.02
- Perform work safely and efficiently to deliver quality results
- Communicating regularly with team members and management
- Maintaining company’s service area in a clean, organized, cost-effective, working order
- Keep up to date/ensure compliance with South African Health and Safety regulations and review existing policies
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations
- Identify potential hazards and risks in the workplace
- Adhering to all company’s rules and regulations
- Investigate workplace Health and Safety incidents
- Identify OHS training needs in the workplace
- Verify appropriate storage/safety of all equipment
- Identify and review PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) needs
- Train employees regarding Health and Safety
- Perform risk assessments and implement preventive measures
- Do inductions for new employees regarding Health and Safety
- SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment)
- QMS, (Quality Management Systems)
- Projects involved in: Construction of 2.56KM of paved roads in Bronville; Construction of 5.63 Km paved roads in Thabong
Volunteer Safety Representative
A4 Consulting
2013.06 - 2014.05
- Training in writing safety reports
- Assessing initial causes of incidents and initiating solutions to the problem
- Assisting in drawing a risk assessment
- First Aid training
- Updating the safety file
- Conducting safety toolbox talks
- Reporting incidents to safety officer and assisting in rectifying non compliance
- Drawing up a safety plan
- Implementing emergency plan
- Arranging induction for new employees
- Sit in weekly site inspections and report writing
Education
High School -
General Smuts High School
2004.01 - 2008.01
National Diploma - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
Skills
Technical Skills
Strong Communication skills
Auditing
Organisational skills
Problem Solving
Microsoft office
Flexible and adaptable
Customer service
Teamwork and collaboration
Friendly, positive attitude
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
Crossfit, I alwasys love to challenge myslef in being a better person
I enjoy to keep my body active, for health reasons and for the strong sense of community
Timeline
LabourNet
2023.09 - Current
Safety Officer
PMash Project Management
2021.01 - 2023.08
Safety Officer
Richsoil Resources
2018.01 - 2020.03
Safety Officer
Mogoba Maphuthi and Associates
2015.04 - 2017.12
Safety Officer
Boikemelo Projects
2014.06 - 2015.02
Volunteer Safety Representative
A4 Consulting
2013.06 - 2014.05
High School -
General Smuts High School
2004.01 - 2008.01
National Diploma - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology