Thabo Motale
SHEQ Officer
Vereeniging,GP
Summary
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts risk assessments and provides education. Strong organizational skills with extensive knowledge of safety compliance and regulations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health and Safety Officer
SA Steel Mills
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted visitors, contractors and prior employment commencement induction
- Communicated Risk Assessment and Safe Operating measures to improve the health and safety culture
- Liaised with the fire department to obtain the flammable substances permit
- Liaised with the Environmental Safety Department and arranged for food safety inspection to obtain the certificate of acceptability for the canteens
- Installed fire extinguishers, hose reels and fire hydrants in accordance with the SANS as per our fire plan, including the installation of handrails where reasonably practicable
- Prepared and presented Health and safety stats to the executive management
- Investigated IOD, near misses and section 24 accidents in collaboration with our occupational nurse
- Collaborated with security to conduct Covid 19 screening and compliance
- Reviewed contractors’ health and safety files
- Issued Bulk PPE in collaboration with HR and Stores
- Managed waste bin cycles i.e
- Slag, skull, mill dust, refractory bricks and zinc dust in collaboration with the Environmental Officer
- Collaborated with the (16.2) operational manager to arrange for the installation of safeguards on the machinery that pose risk to the health and safety of the workforce.
- Monitored company-wide compliance with established safety policies through regular audits and feedback sessions.
- Implemented a proactive approach to hazard identification by regularly evaluating work processes and equipment for potential risks.
SHEQ and Compliance Coordinator
FESTO S.A
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Reviewed contractor’s health and safety file as to ensure that the file meets the legal requirements including as a valid letter of good standing, a baseline risk assessment, H&S policy and plan, etc
- Organized and participated during ISO 19001 and 45001 audits
- Implemented and Maintained ISO Management Systems and ensured ISO standards and OHS Act are being conformed and complied with
- Managed the waste (General, recyclable and hazardous waste) in compliance with the NEM Act, necessary to prevent the contamination of the environment or put people’s health
- Prepared and conducted a toolbox talk
- Prepared and presented monthly statistics regarding all the health and safety aspects within the premises
- Conducted Incidents/Accidents recording, investigation, and implemented corrective actions
- Conducted an Induction for every new person including the visitors and customers
- Collaborated with security to manage COVID19 visitor’s screening and symptoms questioners
- Organized and Administered the refresher trainings such as Forklift, First-aid, firefighting trainings courses
- Conducted a monthly fire extinguisher, fire alarm checklist, she checklist and 19001 quality assurance checklists
- Planning and structuring health and safety committee meetings and presented monthly she stats to Exco
- Compiled a baseline health and safety file for our external services
- Conducted HIRA (hazard identification and risk assessment) to proactively control, mitigate and eliminate the risks associated with the operations/ Machinery
- Conducted risk ratings through identification of hazards in a specific activity, the severity, likelihood and frequency of such hazard under assessment
- Conducted emergency evacuation drills at least once in three months
- Performed Quality Control and Assurance on the manufacturing of cylinders and lay hold of corrective actions for NCR’s from customers if there are any.
Junior Health and Safety Officer
Wireforce
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducting Issue-based risk assessments
- Holding a toolbox talk prior to the commencement of a work shift
- Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices (by means of conducting a Risk Assessment) and report to the site manager
- Conduct monthly She statistic and report
- Conducting Incidents and/or accident investigations with the help of those involved or witnesses and determining root causes
- Inspecting site conditions to determine if potential hazards are present, and if any, implement immediate corrective actions to remove or control such hazard
- Ensure that people undergo an induction prior to the commencement of their employment and including visitors
- Review and approves all subcontractor’s safety plan
- Inspecting fire extinguishers
- Arranging and placing safety signage’s on site
- With the help of legislations like Occupational health and safety Act, trying to make a workplace safe for the workers and also achieve zero accident goals
- Liaising with staff on all levels including external bodies and contractors
- Conduct risk management audits on the machinery and working procedures.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
SHEQ Control Operator
Diraro Group
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitor the fleet cameras to ensure that all drivers follow the company's health and safety policy (wearing safety belt, no passenger, fatigue management and distructed driving)
- Record and report fleet statistics to the supervisor (e.g., speeding violations, fatigue, etc.).
- Use a man telematics tracking system to instruct and redirect drivers not to sleep at unauthorized parking stops
- Provide drivers with personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Create mandatory stops with mantelematics and instruct drivers to stop for 10 minutes to complete their pre-trip inspection.
- Demonstrated adaptability during unexpected situations, implementing contingency plans as needed to maintain uninterrupted operations.
Junior SHEQ Officer
Diraro Group
03.2023 - Current
- Developed comprehensive SHEQ policies and procedures, resulting in improved compliance with regulatory standards.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular depot inspection and implementing corrective actions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements, ensuring ongoing organizational compliance.
- Streamlined internal communication channels for reporting incidents and near misses, leading to quicker response times and resolutions.
- Conducted thorough investigations into subcontractor incidents, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to reduce future occurrences.
- Participated in the decommissioning of the new trucks in conjunction with JC auditors.
- Participated in internal and external audits, including RTMS and SQAS Africa.
- Conducted induction on the new office stuff and ensure that they fully aware of the company's policies.
- Conducted an induction for the new office staff to ensure that they are fully aware of the company policies.
- Responsible for the employment of new drivers ( CV Screening including reference checks, marking literacy & numeracy test)
- Made necessary arrangement and bookings with KSM for defensive driving training
- Made necessary arrangement and bookings with First Choice for Medical Surveillance of the new drivers.
- Assist the new drivers in completing the employment contract.
Education
National Diploma - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 01.2014 - 04.2018
Training - ISO 45001, ISO 9001 & ISO14001 Awareness Training
Dinotshi Consultancy (PTY) Ltd
05.2020 - 05.2020
Certificate - First-Aid Level 3
SESMAGS TRADING
Kempton Park, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate - Basic Fire Fighting
SESMAGS TRADING
Kempton Park, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate - Incident Investigation
NOSA
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Accident investigation
Emergency Preparedness
Workplace inspections
Lockout and tagout procedures
Electrical Safety
Safety audits
Hazard Identification
Occupational health
Personal Information
Age: 30
References
- Karin Mueller, FESTO S.A, Human Resource, +27(11) 971-5533, +27(83)327-2007, karin.mueller@festo.com
- TYRONNE OGLE, FESTO S.A, SHEQ AND FACILITIES MANAGER, +27 83 327 2007, +27(11)971-5603, Tyronne.Ogle@Fest.com
- OSCAR, WIREFORCE, HR MANANGER, +27 83 962 2311, Whr@Wireforce.com
- FATIMA RAWJEE, S.A Steel Mills, Corperate Services Senior Manager, 016 362 6045/ 072 667 8408, Fatima.rawjee@sasteelmills.co.za
Timeline
Junior SHEQ Officer
Diraro Group
03.2023 - Current
SHEQ Control Operator
Diraro Group
04.2022 - 03.2023
Health and Safety Officer
SA Steel Mills
06.2021 - 12.2021
Training - ISO 45001, ISO 9001 & ISO14001 Awareness Training
Dinotshi Consultancy (PTY) Ltd
05.2020 - 05.2020
SHEQ and Compliance Coordinator
FESTO S.A
05.2020 - 05.2021
Junior Health and Safety Officer
Wireforce
04.2018 - 02.2020
National Diploma - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
01.2014 - 04.2018
Certificate - First-Aid Level 3
SESMAGS TRADING
04.2001 -
Certificate - Basic Fire Fighting
SESMAGS TRADING
04.2001 -
Certificate - Incident Investigation
NOSA
04.2001 -