Thinavhuyo Ratshitanda
Safety Officer
Polokwane
Summary
Safety Officer managing construction-site compliance across housing, school, bridge, and community projects. Drives 10+ inspections per week, along with hazard identification, incident reporting, and site inspections, to protect workers and keep worksites aligned with safety procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Supports project teams by reinforcing safe work practices and escalating issues early.
Overview
4
4
Languages
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Officer
Construction and completion of 106 BNG houses In Frances Baard(Kimberly)
08.2026 - Current
- Complete 10-20 site safety inspections per shift across active construction areas to identify hazards and support safe work practices.
- Monitor daily work areas for unsafe conditions and raise corrective actions before tasks continue.
- Review worker activities against PPE requirements and address gaps during site walkthroughs.
- Conduct routine hazard identification checks around active construction zones and shared access routes.
- Lead toolbox talks to reinforce safe lifting, site access, and daily hazard awareness.
Safety Officer
Construction of 164 BNG House in JTG Region (Ga-Sehunelo ward 5, Deorham, Loopeng, & Padstaw)
09.2024 - 08.2026
- Documented safety observations and corrective actions to support consistent site compliance.
- Identified hazardous conditions during routine walkthroughs and escalated risks for prompt action.
- Reviewed work areas for unsafe practices and reinforced safe procedures with site teams.
- Coordinated toolbox talks to communicate safety expectations before daily construction activities.
Safety Officer
New castle- Construction of new Thembinkosi Primary School
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Maintained 5-10% PPE compliance during daily site checks across active construction areas.
- Monitored PPE compliance across active work areas and addressed unsafe practices promptly.
- Led toolbox talks to reinforce site rules, hazard awareness, and day-to-day safe work practices.
- Reviewed work areas for hazards and escalated concerns before tasks progressed on site.
- Supported emergency response procedures by preparing teams for urgent site incidents.
Safety Officer
Matatiela(Construction of maloti SSS)
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Completed 4 site safety inspections weekly to identify hazards and support safe construction activities.
- Recorded 5% of incidents and near-misses through formal reporting each month to support follow-up actions.
- Conducted daily toolbox talks to reinforce safe work practices and site-specific hazard awareness.
- Monitored PPE use across active work areas and addressed non-compliance promptly.
- Reviewed work areas for hazards before tasks began and escalated concerns to site supervisors.
- Maintained safety logs and compliance records for construction activities and site audits.
Safety Officer
Best Said Properties 43cc
02.2017 - 10.2022
- Completed 7 site safety inspections per week to identify hazards and correct unsafe conditions.
- Conducted site safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions and verify control measures before work continued.
- Led toolbox talks to reinforce safe work practices, site rules, and daily hazard awareness for crews.
- Monitored PPE compliance and addressed gaps before crews entered active work areas.
- Documented near-miss events and escalated recurring risks for review and corrective action.
Safety Officer
Sivivane Construction Pty Ltd
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Processed 6 incident reports and safety follow-ups per month to support timely corrective action and compliance records.
- Reduced 4% of near-miss reports through prompt hazard identification and follow-up actions per site inspection.
- Conducted site safety inspections to identify hazards and report required corrective actions.
- Reviewed work areas for PPE compliance and addressed unsafe conditions before work continued.
- Monitored construction activities to support hazard control and reduce site safety risks.
- Documented near-miss events and shared findings with supervisors for preventive action.
Safety Officer
Tshidaho Construction
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Recorded 4 incident reports monthly and followed up on safety actions with site teams.
- Led 5% of toolbox talks weekly to reinforce safe work practices and site awareness.
- Monitored PPE use across active construction areas and corrected unsafe practices promptly.
- Led toolbox talks to reinforce hazard awareness and safe work methods before daily tasks.
- Documented unsafe conditions and escalated concerns through clear incident and near-miss reports.
- Reviewed work areas for construction hazards and recommended controls to reduce exposure.
Safety Officer
Construction of Orieditse Primary School
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Recorded 7% of incidents and near-misses weekly to support timely reporting and follow-up actions.
- Completed 5-11 site safety inspections daily to identify hazards and reinforce safe work practices.
- Conducted site safety inspections to identify hazards and reinforce safe working practices.
- Monitored PPE compliance among workers and addressed unsafe conditions before work continued.
- Led toolbox talks to review daily risks, safe procedures, and expected site conduct.
- Documented near-miss reports and shared findings with supervisors to support safer site operations.
Safety Officer
Kobe ( Polokwane) Construction of Kobe PrimarySchool
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Recorded 5 safety incidents per month and followed up on corrective actions across the construction site.
- Completed 9% of scheduled safety inspections weekly to identify hazards and maintain site compliance.
- Conducted daily hazard identification walks to spot unsafe conditions before work continued.
- Led toolbox talks with crews to review site rules, protective equipment, and immediate safety concerns.
- Monitored PPE compliance across the site and addressed unsafe practices with workers and supervisors.
- Supported emergency response procedures during drills and prepared teams for incident escalation.
Safety Officer
Prynel Supply & Services
05.2012 - 12.2016
- Completed 5-25% of scheduled site safety inspections per month to monitor hazard controls and work conditions.
- Recorded 5-15 incident reports annually and followed up on corrective actions across active construction areas.
- Conducted hazard assessments across active construction sites to support safer daily operations.
- Led toolbox talks to reinforce safe work practices and site-specific risk awareness.
- Monitored PPE use on site and corrected non-compliance before work continued.
- Reported near-misses and unsafe conditions to support timely follow-up actions.
Safety Officer
Muyexe (Giyani) Construction of community Library
03.2013 - 06.2016
- Conducted site safety inspections to identify hazards and recommend practical controls before work continued.
- Led toolbox talks to reinforce safe work practices, protective equipment use, and daily site awareness.
- Reviewed safety conditions during active construction tasks and escalated concerns to site supervisors when needed.
- Maintained compliance with occupational health and safety requirements across changing construction site activities.
Safety officer
Moretele (North West) Construction of Bagwaduba Traditional Coussel
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Recorded 1% of incidents and near-misses in daily safety logs to support follow-up actions and reporting.
- Monitored 35 workers per shift for PPE compliance and site hazards across active construction areas.
- Monitored PPE use across the construction site and addressed unsafe conditions promptly.
- Conducted routine safety audits to support compliance with site rules and construction safety standards.
- Led toolbox talks to reinforce hazard awareness and daily site safety expectations.
- Reviewed work areas for hazards and recommended controls before tasks began.
Safety Officer
Halambani Construction of Lambani Bridge (Vhembe)
01.2018 - 06.2010
- Recorded 3% of incidents and near-misses per month through clear reporting and follow-up documentation.
- Completed 5 site safety inspections weekly to identify hazards and reinforce safe work practices.
- Performed site safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions before work began each day.
- Led toolbox talks to reinforce safe work practices and site-specific hazard controls.
- Monitored PPE compliance across work areas and addressed missing or incorrect protective equipment.
- Recorded near-miss observations and shared findings with supervisors for corrective action.
Education
First Aid Level 2 - First Aid Level 2
Barolong Safety Consultants
05-2023
INVESTRAC - INVESTRAC
INTRA-SAFE
05-2022
FALLTRAC - FALLTRAC
FALLTRAC
05-2022
NQF LEVEL 5 (SAMTRAC) - NQF LEVEL 5 (SAMTRAC)
NOSA
Polokwane 05-2012
INTRODUCTION TO SAMTRAC - INTRODUCTION TO SAMTRAC
NOSA
05-2012
APPLYING SHE PRINCIPLE & PROCEDURES - APPLYING SHE PRINCIPLE & PROCEDURES
NOSA
05-2012
Skills
Site safety inspections
Hazard identification
Risk assessment
PPE compliance
Safety audits
Incident reporting
Near-miss reporting
Toolbox talks
Emergency response procedures
First aid coordination
Fire safety procedures
Evacuation planning
Environmental compliance
Root cause analysis
Construction hazard control
Occupational Health and Safety Act compliance
Certification
SACPCMP, CHSO, CHSO/7184/2025
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1980/10/13
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South Africa
Affiliations
- PROFESSIONAL BODY: SACPCMP
- CATEGORY REGISTRATION: CHSO
- REGISTRATION NUMBER: CHSO/7184/2025
Timeline
Safety Officer
Construction and completion of 106 BNG houses In Frances Baard(Kimberly)
08.2026 - Current
Safety Officer
Construction of 164 BNG House in JTG Region (Ga-Sehunelo ward 5, Deorham, Loopeng, & Padstaw)
09.2024 - 08.2026
Safety Officer
New castle- Construction of new Thembinkosi Primary School
09.2023 - 09.2024
Safety Officer
Matatiela(Construction of maloti SSS)
11.2022 - 01.2024
Safety Officer
Sivivane Construction Pty Ltd
02.2021 - 10.2021
Safety Officer
Tshidaho Construction
01.2020 - 04.2020
Safety Officer
Halambani Construction of Lambani Bridge (Vhembe)
01.2018 - 06.2010
Safety Officer
Best Said Properties 43cc
02.2017 - 10.2022
Safety Officer
Construction of Orieditse Primary School
02.2017 - 12.2019
Safety Officer
Kobe ( Polokwane) Construction of Kobe PrimarySchool
03.2016 - 02.2017
Safety Officer
Muyexe (Giyani) Construction of community Library
03.2013 - 06.2016
Safety officer
Moretele (North West) Construction of Bagwaduba Traditional Coussel
09.2012 - 02.2013
Safety Officer
Prynel Supply & Services
05.2012 - 12.2016
APPLYING SHE PRINCIPLE & PROCEDURES - APPLYING SHE PRINCIPLE & PROCEDURES
NOSA
INTRODUCTION TO SAMTRAC - INTRODUCTION TO SAMTRAC
NOSA
FALLTRAC - FALLTRAC
FALLTRAC
INVESTRAC - INVESTRAC
INTRA-SAFE
First Aid Level 2 - First Aid Level 2
Barolong Safety Consultants
NQF LEVEL 5 (SAMTRAC) - NQF LEVEL 5 (SAMTRAC)
NOSA