Vershen Naidoo
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic risk management professional with extensive experience at takealot.com, specializing in mitigation strategies and compliance management. Proven track record in enhancing collaboration and implementing regulatory standards, driving significant improvements in environmental compliance and safety protocols. Adept at strategic problem resolution, ensuring robust risk analysis and management across diverse supply chain operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Risk and Security - Supply Chain Division
takealot.com
10.2023 - Current
National Risk and Security Manager - Distribution Centre Operations
takealot.com
08.2022 - 10.2023
Regional HSSEQ Manager - Logistics and Supply Chain Division - Inland
Imperial
10.2020 - 08.2022
Risk Control Manager - Cold Logistics and Supply Chain Division - Inland
Imperial
11.2018 - 09.2020
Risk Manager JHB - Environmental Division
Barloworld Logistics
04.2018 - 10.2018
Risk Manager KZN - Waste Division
Barloworld Logistics
09.2016 - 03.2018
SHEQ Manager - Municipal Division
Water and Sanitation Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2016
National Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Officer - Chemical Division
Hi-Tech Inks Africa (Pty) Ltd
03.2012 - 06.2013
Safety and Security Officer - Petrochemical National Key Point Division
Safety Security Services
07.2010 - 02.2012
Education
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
University of South Africa/Universiteit Van Suid-Afrika
01-2027
Fall Protection Development Planner -
NOSA
01.2013
National Diploma In Business and Risk Management -
IIE Varsity College
01.2011
SAMTRAC Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
NOSA
01.2011
Incident Investigation Level 3 -
NOSA
01.2011
Hira - Hazard Identification A Risk Assessment -
NOSA
01.2010
ISO 14001 and 18001 Implementation -
NOSA
01.2010
ITIS - Train the Trainer -
NOSA
01.2010
Skills
- Mitigation Strategies
- Risk Analysis Expertise
- Compliance Risk Management
- Compliance Management
- Regulatory Standards Implementation
- Environmental Compliance
- Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
- SHEQ Management Expertise
- Strategic Problem Resolution
- Collaboration Enhancement
Websites
Certification
- Physical Security Professional (PSP), PSiRA
- Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner, The Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH)
- HACCP (Food Safety) Auditor, Progress Excellence Training and Development
- Internal Auditor, Progress Excellence Training and Development
Accomplishments
- Pan African Supply Chain Award Winner 2024 for Professional and Leader of the Year
Timeline
Head of Risk and Security - Supply Chain Division
takealot.com
10.2023 - Current
National Risk and Security Manager - Distribution Centre Operations
takealot.com
08.2022 - 10.2023
Regional HSSEQ Manager - Logistics and Supply Chain Division - Inland
Imperial
10.2020 - 08.2022
Risk Control Manager - Cold Logistics and Supply Chain Division - Inland
Imperial
11.2018 - 09.2020
Risk Manager JHB - Environmental Division
Barloworld Logistics
04.2018 - 10.2018
Risk Manager KZN - Waste Division
Barloworld Logistics
09.2016 - 03.2018
SHEQ Manager - Municipal Division
Water and Sanitation Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2016
National Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Officer - Chemical Division
Hi-Tech Inks Africa (Pty) Ltd
03.2012 - 06.2013
Safety and Security Officer - Petrochemical National Key Point Division
Safety Security Services
07.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law
University of South Africa/Universiteit Van Suid-Afrika
Fall Protection Development Planner -
NOSA
National Diploma In Business and Risk Management -
IIE Varsity College
SAMTRAC Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety
NOSA
Incident Investigation Level 3 -
NOSA
Hira - Hazard Identification A Risk Assessment -
NOSA
ISO 14001 and 18001 Implementation -
NOSA
ITIS - Train the Trainer -
NOSA
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