Unakho Mzimkulu
Port E,South Africa
Summary
Health and Safety Specialist with extensive expertise in risk assessment, site inspections, and compliance. Demonstrates strong leadership, ethical decision-making, and conflict resolution skills. Proficient in health and safety regulations, preventative measures, and H&S training. Adept at conducting safety and compliance inspections with a focus on fire safety knowledge and health and safety awareness. Career goal: to enhance workplace safety standards through innovative solutions and continuous improvement.
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Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Safety intern
Afrimat Denver Operations
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
06.2023 - Current
- Promoted responsible health and safety culture across departments.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for minimized workplace hazards.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine causes, making recommendations for corrective action.
- Kept up-to-date with latest industry trends in health and safety, enriching knowledge base.
- Provided comprehensive training to staff, promoting a safety-conscious work culture.
- Educated contractors on best practices to establish safe systems of work.
- Investigated accident reports thoroughly leading to formulation of improved safety procedures.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Environmental health officer
Botlokwa Hospital (Community Service)
Limpopo, South Africa
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led disease-prevention process improvements for safe, secure working conditions.
- Implemented and monitored programmes intended to reduce environmental pollution.
- Enforced legislation related to environmental health, ensuring compliance from businesses and individuals.
- Enhanced community awareness on environmental health issues through active participation in public forums.
- Provided guidance on waste management strategies, resulting in a cleaner environment.
- Improved local environmental standards by conducting regular inspections.
- Prepared detailed reports on findings from inspections for informed decision making by authorities.
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Health - Health Science
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 01.2018 - 04.2022
SAMTRAC course - Safety management Course or Occupational health and Safety course
National Occupational Safety Association College
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 10.2024 - 01.2025
Health and Safety internship (Mining Qualification - Mining Qualification Authority
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 06.2023 -
Skills
- Leadership
- Computer literacy
- Fire safety knowledge
- Conflict Resolution
- Ethical decision making
- Health and safety awareness
- Preventative measures
- Health and Safety regulations
- Site Inspections
- Oral and written communication
- Risk Assessment
- Safety consciousness
- Safety and compliance inspections
- H&S training
Timeline
SAMTRAC course - Safety management Course or Occupational health and Safety course
National Occupational Safety Association College
10.2024 - 01.2025
Health and Safety intern
Afrimat Denver Operations
06.2023 - Current
Health and Safety internship (Mining Qualification - Mining Qualification Authority
Afrimat Aggregates Operations
06.2023 -
Environmental health officer
Botlokwa Hospital (Community Service)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Environmental Health - Health Science
Nelson Mandela University
01.2018 - 04.2022
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