Thabiso Nhlakanipho Memela
Dunnottar
Summary
Experienced Safety Officer with a proven track record in establishing and maintaining safe work environments. Skilled in identifying hazards, implementing safety protocols, conducting training sessions, and fostering a safety-conscious culture. Proficient in monitoring regulatory compliance, investigating incidents, and recommending improvements to mitigate future risks. Committed to safeguarding the well-being of all team members and promoting a proactive approach to workplace safety.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Safety officer
Temi construction
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Approve Subcontractors Safety files.
- Conduct health and safety audits on sub-contractors
- Ensure all legal appointments are up to date.
- Drive PPE compliance through line management and ensure that the correct PPE is always worn
- Assist in implementing and maintaining a SHEQ management system in accordance with ISO 9001,14001 and 45001 Management system requirement.
- Responsible for conducting toolbox talks and inductions
- Ensure all employees have a valid medical certificate of fitness prescribed by the regulations.
- Assist on monthly health and safety committee meetings
- Ensure that all employees and executive receive proper OHS trainings
- Conduct incident investigations
- Assist on Review and update safety policies and procedures
- Responsible for inspecting premises and the work of personnel to identify any issues
- Compiling Safety File and Risk Assessment
Volunteered as a Safety officer
Raubex Building (PTY) Ltd
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Identifying potential hazards, unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and then reporting them to the site supervisor
- Ensure that all employees have a valid medical certificates of fitness
- Give induction training to all employees who will be conducting work on - site
- Approve Subcontractors Safety files.
- Ensure Monthly statistics reports are drafted and submitted to SHEQ MANAGER
- Conduct monthly audits on subcontractors
- Conduct Monthly safety meetings
- Ensure all legal appointments are up to date.
- Ensure Risk assessments, method statements and safe work procedures are drafted.
- Ensure DSTI is done before work commences.
- Report any deviations to the construction manager/ supervisor
- Participate in consultations with formal inspectors and assisting them in their inspections and investigations.
- Drive PPE compliance through line management and ensure that the correct PPE is always worn
Safety officer
Spill Tech
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Ensure employees entering the confined space have a medical certificate and the competencies.
- Ensure fumes are tested before work commences.
- Conducting Toolbox Talks.
- Ensure checklists are done before work commences.
- Ensure emergency equipment is placed in the strategic position.
- Ensure there is no fault on breathing apparatus used by employees who working in the confined space.
- Ensure the equipment is properly set up before work commences.
- Ensure good housekeeping is maintained and practiced.
- Inspect fire equipment
Occupational Health and Safety Intern
Department of Education Districts offices
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Inspect Firefighting equipment
- Conduct Hazard identification and Risk assessment
- Establish District SHERQ Committees
- Ensure all injuries are reported to a supervisor.
- Participate in incident investigation
- Assist in implementing Health and safety plans
- Conduct weekly and Monthly workplace inspections and issue report to the Head office.
- Assist in implement the emergency procedures and plans.
- Assist in conducting emergency preparedness evacuation drill.
Education
National Diploma - safety management
UNISA
01.2022
Higher certificate - economic and management science
01.2018
Matric Certificate -
Inkosi Umdibaniso comprehensive High School
01.2013
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
- SACPCMP register: CHSO/7048/2025
- Hira
- Legal liability
- SHE Rep Certificate
- First aid level 1
Linguistic Ability
- English
- IsiZulu
- IsiXhosa
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9310265868087
- ID Number: 931026 5868 087
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code C1
References
- Mrs. Buhle Mthombeni, Temi construction, Senior safety officer, +27813195524
- Mr. Arthur Lebitsa, Raubex Building (PTY) Ltd, Senior Safety officer, +27664747196, Arthur.L@raubex.com
- Mr. Charles Ras, Spill Tech, Safety Manager, +27662342426
- Mr. Nkosinathi Khumalo, Gauteng Department of Education, Safety Manager, +27649324230, Nkosinathi.khumalo@gauteng.gov.za
Timeline
Occupational Health and Safety Intern
Department of Education Districts offices
08.2024 - 07.2025
Safety officer
Spill Tech
06.2024 - 06.2024
Volunteered as a Safety officer
Raubex Building (PTY) Ltd
02.2024 - 05.2024
Junior Safety officer
Temi construction
08.2021 - 01.2024
National Diploma - safety management
UNISA
Higher certificate - economic and management science
Matric Certificate -
Inkosi Umdibaniso comprehensive High School
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