THINGAHANGWI TRACY SIDIMELA
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic Document Quality Manager with a proven track record at Vodacom, excelling in regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. Adept at implementing transformation initiatives and skilled in advanced report writing. Recognized for enhancing documentation integrity and managing sensitive data with precision, fostering collaboration across teams to achieve compliance objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Document Quality Manager
Vodacom
Midrand
05.2025 - Current
- Maintain documentation integrity and compliance with corporate governance frameworks.
- Support SIT, Commissioning, NEC 02 and 03 internal and external audits through accurate and accessible record management.
- Prepare Databook's for Project Installations.
- Track raised Risks, Defects, Early Warning and NCR for close out.
- Keep version control of project specification documents and Drawings/Designs.
- Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders to align documentation with compliance and SHERQ requirements.
- Manage sensitive and confidential data with precision and accountability.
- Reason for wanting to leave: Employed on contract, seeking stable work.
Permitting Compliance Coordinator
Anglo American Platinum
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Track compliance to permits, licenses and authorisations to ensure that the operation meets its license to operate obligations.
- Log any non-conformances with the environmental management program on the event management system and escalate to line.
- Ensure accurate and timeous preparation and submission of internal environmental monitoring and inspection reports.
- Assist the Environmental Specialist with the accurate and timeous reporting of all required company and legal environmental information.
- Support the Environmental Superintendent and line management in the development of environmentally related policies, standards and procedures.
- Attend and provide input on environmental issues in mine planning meetings. Ensure that there are no deviations from EIA commitments and license conditions.
- Develop and execute environmental awareness programmes.
- Support liaison with environmental regulatory authorities with regards to reporting, auditing activities and closing out directives issued.
- Collaborate with line management and employees on addressing any shortcomings or non-conformances identified. Advise line on mitigation measures and track preventative and corrective actions to completion.
- Provide first line support to external environmental service providers and consultants with regard to site access, logistics, quality assurance on work outputs, etc.
- Conduct environmental monitoring, inspections and audits on air, water, land, biodiversity and rehabilitation as per environmental management plan requirements.
- Capture and maintain environmental monitoring results and environmental information in the computerised environmental management system (Isometrix).
- Contribute to and/or facilitate environmental event investigations and the development and implementation of preventative and/or corrective actions.
- Assist in the development, control and monitoring of capital and operating budgets for the environmental function at the operation.
- Key Achievement: Part of the FEL Permitting Team awarded for Best Improved MPR Audit Results.
- Reason for leaving: Contract Ended, could not be renewed due to Future-fit.
Heritage Officer: Permitting Compliance
South African Heritage Resources Agency
06.2017 - 06.2023
- Reviewed scoping reports for Development/Mining activities in terms of Section 38 of the NHRA 25 of 1999.
- Partnered with the Department of Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries to review Development/Mining applications as part of the NEMA/MPRADA process.
- Document Review for Permit application in terms of NHRA Legislation.
- Conducted site inspections to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate risks of nonconformance.
- Led stakeholder engagement initiatives and advised Developers and mining companies on compliance issues.
- Mediated between Developers and Communities to ensure balance between development and Environmental Management.
- Managed Conflict between various Stakeholders.
- Played a pivotal role in developing policies for ensuring Compliance to legislative requirements.
- Managed inquiries regarding NEMA/NHRA non compliances and provided amicable recommendations.
- Reason for leaving: Resigned to explore career growth.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
University of South Africa UNISA
PretoriaCompliance Management Certificate -
University of Cape Town
Cape TownBA Honours - Archaeology
University of Pretoria
PretoriaBachelor of Heritage & Cultural Studies -
University of Pretoria
PretoriaMatric -
Ligege Secondary School
DuthuniSkills
- Implementing regulatory compliance and transformation initiatives
- Mining industry experience
- Advanced knowledge of transformation, regulatory compliance
- Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced level of report writing skills
- Analytical and reporting skills
- Proficient in organizing, planning, and coordination skills
- Conflict management skills
- Advanced computer literacy
Websites
Certification
- Project Management Foundations: Risk-LinkedIn
- Critical Thinking for Better Judgment and Decision-Making_ LinkedIn
- Cybersecurity Foundations: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) _LinkedIn
- The ABCs of the Banking and Insurance Business AML KYC the NAIC IFRS and More_ LinkedIn
- RE5 & RE1 - Moonstone Business College
- Operational Risk Management Training - Anglo American
Accomplishments
- Developed and implemented an Environmental Permit Management Strategy for Anglo American Platinum, strengthening regulatory alignment.
- Streamlined compliance document control at Vodacom, reducing audit preparation time by 25%.
- Recognised for exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and cross-departmental coordination.
References
Available upon request.
Awards
Best Improved MPR Audit Results - Anglo American Platinum FEL Team
Timeline
Document Quality Manager
Vodacom
05.2025 - Current
Permitting Compliance Coordinator
Anglo American Platinum
07.2023 - 12.2023
Heritage Officer: Permitting Compliance
South African Heritage Resources Agency
06.2017 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
University of South Africa UNISA
Compliance Management Certificate -
University of Cape Town
BA Honours - Archaeology
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Heritage & Cultural Studies -
University of Pretoria
Matric -
Ligege Secondary School