Tebogo Ratau
SHEQ/Quality Manager
Tembisa,Gauteng
Summary
Results-driven SHEQ Professional with 14 years of experience implementing health and safety systems across diverse industries. Proficient in defining Health and Safety strategies. Skilled in implementing integrated management system tools and quality methodologies. Proven track record of ensuring environmental standards and maintaining legal compliance. Mitigating OHS risks and keeping people safe, while improving ineffective health and safety systems is passion. Recognized for flexibility, reliability, and dedication to continuous system improvements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
Languages
Work History
SHEQ Manager
SAMAKE (PTY)LTD
Brakpan, Johannesburg, Gauteng
03.2024 - Current
- Key Responsibilities
Lead development and implementation of an Integrated Management System (IMS), resulting in compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements. - Develop and define company targets and objectives for Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ), creating a roadmap towards a sustainable IMS, with a positive projection for the first quarter.
- Establish a health and safety structure focused on legal requirements and behavior-based safety, expected to enhance culture and SHEQ awareness throughout company's functions.
- Ensure all accidents and incidents are reported, investigated, analyzed and root causes determined and corrected, resulting in 99% report accuracy of system’s performance in first quarter.
- Achieved 3% reduction in workplace incidents in first quarter by introducing and implementing SHEQ policies, safe work systems, and procedures.
• Managed workplace incidents and conducted thorough investigations to identify root causes and implement preventive measures, resulting in reduction and prevention of repeat occurrences by 50% in 3 months. - Develop a safety training program focused on behavioral safety, aiming for a significant increase in compliance of 25% among employees.
- Provide SHEQ technical support and leadership to Health and Safety officer, resulting in consistent and unified approach towards legal compliance across all departments.
- Monitor and support the development, implementation, and maintenance of companies’ SHEQ management systems, resulting 99% compliance to agricultural norms standards and legal requirements
- Conduct periodic site inspections and audits to evaluate the effectiveness and compliance of each management system and performance.
- Lead regular SHEQ meetings to review integrated management system’s performance, prioritize actions, and escalate outstanding issues to Executives, to ensure timely resolution of issues.
Quality Manager
Life HealthCare Group
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Ensured that both ISO 9001 & 14001 management systems accreditation were maintained
- Coordinated hospital's legal appointments and SHEQ structure and ensured legal requirements are met through formal SHEQ committees and through Quality governance framework.
- Drove systems improvement to mitigate clinical incidents & OHS risks
- Promoted proactive approach to risk management within both hospitals, mitigating potential concerns before escalating into larger issues.
- Championed data-driven decision making by conducting regular reviews of performance metrics, hospital scorecards and adjusting strategies and communicated trends to hospitals.
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering culture of excellence within hospitals.
- Increased efficiency of QMS by regularly reviewing work procedures & protocols, and making updates based on changing business needs or industry advancements.
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Drove process standardization by implementing sound document management and control systems, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced deviations.
- Streamlined processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in system failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives by actively seeking opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic Management-self audits to consistently evaluate areas for improvement and address non-conformances.
- Conducted thorough audits & inspections to ensure adherence to healthcare norms, standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to hospital and business at large.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Improved patient experience by implementing stringent inspection processes and quality control measures.
National Senior SHEQ Officer
Serest (Pty) Ltd l Waterfall, Midrand - Gauteng
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Drove implementation of risk management programs, ensuring compliance monitoring and enforcement of SHEQ standards, policies and procedures,
- Ensured SHEQ management system achieved intended objectives, conducted incidents investigation through root cause analysis,
- Coordinated implementation of SHEQ programs in 10 national branches, Hands on implementation of SHEQ Systems across all branches and on-going support and consultation once implemented,
- Served as technical advisor to business unit and departments on all SHEQ related matters, followed up with all issues raised during SHEQ reviews and committee meetings and oversee implementation of corrective action plans, in liaison with national operations managers, addressed all SHEQ customer complaints and client related issues,
- Kept divisional SHEQ statistics and trends up to date, ensured to pay prompt attention to customer complaints with timeous feedback,
- Conducted internal audits and fully participated in third party legal compliance audits, coordinated legal appointment process and facilitated in-house SHEQ trainings nationally.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements, ensuring ongoing organizational compliance
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent approach to SHEQ management across organization
- Streamlined internal communication channels for reporting incidents and near misses, leading to quicker response times and resolutions
- Prepared detailed reports on incident findings for senior leadership review, driving strategic decision-making around SHEQ practices
- Increased employee engagement in safety initiatives by providing tailored training programs and resources
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for enhancement in existing SHEQ practices and procedures
- Reduced incident rates through effective risk assessments and hazard identification processes
- Managed waste disposal systems efficiently, reducing environmental impact while complying with applicable regulations
- Evaluated operational processes for potential hazards, recommending improvements for optimal safety conditions
- Established strong relationships with external stakeholders such as regulators, suppliers, contractors, and community representatives for effective collaboration on SHEQ matters
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies
- Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance
Health & Safety Officer
Nkobe Electrical Construction, Nelspruit - Mpumalanga
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Responsible & ensured that all operational risks assessments were conducted & communicated to employees
- Conducted incidents investigations & reporting incidents occurrences
- Communicated lessons learnt on occurrences
- Ensured all incident were recorded on incident register
- Carried weekly OHS inspections ensuring all equipment on site were compliant to regulations & standards
- Led communication on toolbox talks
- Participated on internal OHS legal compliance audits,
- Assisted business unit during RAS audits, implemented and coordinate SHEQ policies and procedures
- Ensured communication of safe operations procedures to employees,
- Compiled and updated health and safety files for client
- Maintained companies SHE Data base, training records and medical surveillance programs,
- Presented company on all SHE related matters during clients meetings
- Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness 80%
- Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 50 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures
Education
ISO 14001:2018 Environmental Management Systems
BSI
Johannesburg, South Africa ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
ADVANTAGE ACT
Johannesburg, South Africa Assessors Course (Outcome Based Assessments)
Networx
Johannesburg, South Africa Moderator's Course (Outcome Based Moderation)
Dees
Johannesburg, South Africa Occupational Health & Safety Management
OXEBRIDGE
Cape Town, South Africa SAMTRAC
NOSA
Nelspruit, South Africa SHE Systems Documentation Tools
NOSA
Nelspruit, South Africa Hazards Identification & Risk Assessment
NOSA
Nelspruit, South Africa Applying SHE Principles & Procedures
NOSA
Nelspruit, South Africa Matric
Sheik Anta Diop College
Johannesburg, South Africa Diploma - Diploma in Workplace Safety And Health
Alison
JohannesburgCertification - ISO 45001:2018 OHS Management System
Alison
JohannesburgDiploma - Diploma in Quality Management
Alison
Johannesburg Skills
Quality management systems
undefinedAccomplishments
- Collaboration with cross-functional and achieved increased quality management systems’ performance, maintaining hospital's compliance & accreditation status at 97% in two years.
- Achieved success implement stringent Infection prevention & Control processes, qualifying a participation role of author on COVID-19 pandemic retro-study by NICD. Africa.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc9126632/
- Reduced incident rate by 35% through effective hazard identification and risk assessments processes.
- Achieved 99% success preventing disabling injuries & fatalities by in 3 years, through adequate implementation of SHE compliance strategies.
- Implemented waste segregation and recycling programs, leading to reduction in overall waste volumes and a significant decrease in waste management expenses.
Timeline
SHEQ Manager
SAMAKE (PTY)LTD
03.2024 - Current
Quality Manager
Life HealthCare Group
04.2020 - 08.2023
National Senior SHEQ Officer
Serest (Pty) Ltd l Waterfall, Midrand - Gauteng
01.2016 - 01.2020
Health & Safety Officer
Nkobe Electrical Construction, Nelspruit - Mpumalanga
01.2012 - 01.2015
ISO 14001:2018 Environmental Management Systems
BSI
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems
ADVANTAGE ACT
Assessors Course (Outcome Based Assessments)
Networx
Moderator's Course (Outcome Based Moderation)
Dees
Occupational Health & Safety Management
OXEBRIDGE
SAMTRAC
NOSA
SHE Systems Documentation Tools
NOSA
Hazards Identification & Risk Assessment
NOSA
Applying SHE Principles & Procedures
NOSA
Matric
Sheik Anta Diop College
Diploma - Diploma in Workplace Safety And Health
Alison
Certification - ISO 45001:2018 OHS Management System
Alison
Diploma - Diploma in Quality Management
Alison
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