TIYISELANI MARCIA SITHOLE
Senior Risk Control Officer
Tzaneen
Summary
Highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic, exceptional adaptability, and outstanding interpersonal skills. Specializing in Health and Safety, dedicated to creating safe and compliant work environments. Skilled in conducting thorough risk assessments, implementing effective safety protocols, and providing impactful training. Proficient in incident investigation to ensure regulatory compliance both independently and as part of a team. Quick learner with the ability to enhance organizational success through mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Risk Control Officer
RCL Foods Sunbake Tzaneen
06.2025 - Current
- Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness with thorough evacuation plans and drills.
- Managed hazardous materials handling procedures, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and disposal.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among employees through educational initiatives and presentations.
- Implemented a proactive approach to hazard identification by regularly evaluating work processes and equipment for potential risks.
- Reduced the occurrence of accidents by implementing safety training programs for employees.
- Coordinated with external vendors to ensure proper maintenance and calibration of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and gas detectors.
- Ensured compliance with SHERQ and other regulatory agencies through meticulous record-keeping and reporting.
- Provided support during accident investigations to determine root causes and prevent future incidents.
- Evaluated effectiveness of safety programs by tracking incident rates and implementing improvements as needed.
Health and Safety Officer
RCL FOODS Sunbake Tzaneen Bakery
12.2023 - 05.2025
- Conducting regular health and safety audits, identifying risks, and implementing corrective measures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Investigate accidents that occurred in the area to determine the cause, improve overall risk management, and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
- Monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), ensuring proper usage and maintenance for maximum protection.
- Prepare and submit monthly reports on health and safety performance to senior management.
- Engage with employees at all levels to promote a culture of safety and prevent complacency.
- Assess workplace compliance with key safety standards and government regulations, initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies.
- Inspect the workplace to determine the required improvements to eliminate hazards.
- Schedule meetings to discuss and verify health and safety concerns, addressing best practices, and quality standards.
- Assess machine noise levels, operations, and output, determining that machines stay aligned with regulations.
- Review and approve risk assessments and safety files for contractors.
- Perform regular site inspections to identify potential risks, and implement corrective measures.
- Conduct refresher training and arrange external regulatory training to enable managers and workers to comprehend legislative requirements and assess hazards.
- Conduct risk assessments across various departments to minimize workplace hazards.
- Inform authorities regarding incidents to address emergency situations, adhering to mandated health and safety laws and regulations.
- Coordinate emergency response drills, improving preparedness and response times in critical situations.
Quality Assurance Technologist
RCL FOODS
08.2016 - 11.2023
- Ensure compliance with national and international standards and legislation.
- Recall and Traceability- ensuring that the products can be traced and recalled.
- Represent the company on External Auditors i.e FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, Customer audits.
- Handling of Customer Complaints-investigating the cause of the complaint and implementation of ways to prevent re-occurrence.
- Liaise with the cleaning company, pest Control Company and suppliers on food safety requirement and ensure that they comply with health and safety requirements.
- Ensure that non-conformances are adhered to and closed off within agreed period.
- Training management personnel and production staff.
- Ensure that a document control procedure is followed, reviewed and updated all changes to critical documents.
- Ensure that processes needed for the Food Safety Management System are established, implemented and maintained.
- Ensure that performance of the FSMS is reviewed at planned intervals to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness (Monthly food safety meetings, Annual management review).
- Ensure that an internal audit program is adopted to verify that the FSMS conforms to planned arrangements, FSMS arrangements and is effectively implemented and maintained and ensure that appropriate action is taken when this is not the case.
Education
Diploma - Safety Management
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
BSc - food science and technology
UNIVERSITY OF VENDA FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Skills
Incident management
References
David Magagula, 082 895 9040, General Manager, RCL Foods
Riaan Le Roux, 071 119 2685, Risk Manager, RCL Foods
Yvonne, Ngoetjana, 073 424 2906, Quality Manager, RCL Foods
DRIVING LICENSE
Code C1 drivers license with own vehicle
LINK
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiyiselani-sithole-67073364
Certification
Train the Trainer
Timeline
Senior Risk Control Officer
RCL Foods Sunbake Tzaneen
06.2025 - Current
ISO 14001:2025 Implementation
06-2025
Legal Liability
04-2025
Health and Safety Officer
RCL FOODS Sunbake Tzaneen Bakery
12.2023 - 05.2025
Introduction to Root Cause Analysis
07-2023
ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Internal Auditor
05-2023
Quality Assurance Technologist
RCL FOODS
08.2016 - 11.2023
Train the Trainer
05-2013
BSc - food science and technology
UNIVERSITY OF VENDA FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Diploma - Safety Management
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
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