Themba Mungazane
Safety Officer
Emalahleni
Summary
Dynamic Safety Officer with extensive experience at Veralogix Mining, specializing in risk management and compliance inspections. Proven track record in training and mentoring teams to enhance safety protocols, resulting in improved workplace safety. Skilled in auditing and investigation tactics, ensuring adherence to occupational health standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Officer
Veralogix Mining (Optimum Coal Mine)
04.2024 - Current
Chief Safety Officer
Isithunzi Mining Optimum Coal Mine
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
- Conducted regular safety audits, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Promoted a culture of safety through engaging workshops and training sessions for employees on various topics such as hazard identification, PPE usage, and incident reporting.
- Increased employee awareness of potential hazards by creating informative signage throughout the facility.
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
Safety Officer
Africoal SA
11.2021 - 02.2023
Safety Officer
Eyethu Coal
02.2018 - 09.2021
Full Time H&SE Rep
Burgh Plant Hire
Emalahleni, Mpumalanga
01.2014 - 08.2018
Education
Competent Person A - Examination & Declaration Workplace Safe
Colliery Training College (CTC)
Witbank 04.2020
Comsoc 1& 2 - Safety Officer Training
TR Safety Consultants
Ogies02.2019
Facilitator - Train The Trainer
Assessment College
Witbank02.2018
Incident Investigation Level 3 - Root Cause Analysis
NOSA
Witbank 04.2017
National Senior Certificate - Matric
Empucukweni Secondary School
Witbank12.2010
Skills
Occupational health hazards
Safety and compliance inspections
Implement & adopt systems
Adopt DMRE findings from other mines as learnings & conduct self Audit
Training and mentoring
Risk management
Auditing experience
Investigation tactics
Report preparation
Mitigation Report to DMRE
Give recommendations to management , protect Mine Manager & Engineer
Timeline
Safety Officer
Veralogix Mining (Optimum Coal Mine)
04.2024 - Current
Chief Safety Officer
Isithunzi Mining Optimum Coal Mine
02.2024 - 03.2024
Safety Officer
Africoal SA
11.2021 - 02.2023
Safety Officer
Eyethu Coal
02.2018 - 09.2021
Full Time H&SE Rep
Burgh Plant Hire
01.2014 - 08.2018
Competent Person A - Examination & Declaration Workplace Safe
Colliery Training College (CTC)
Comsoc 1& 2 - Safety Officer Training
TR Safety Consultants
Facilitator - Train The Trainer
Assessment College
Incident Investigation Level 3 - Root Cause Analysis
NOSA
National Senior Certificate - Matric
Empucukweni Secondary School