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AccountManager
Wandile Ndhlovu

Wandile Ndhlovu

Emalahleni

Summary

Registered with SACPCMP AS Construction Health and Safety Manager (CHSM) . I am a highly skilled and results-driven Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) professional with extensive experience in high-risk industrial and construction environments. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Disaster and Safety Management and possess strong expertise in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective safety management systems that ensure full legal and operational compliance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications

Work History

Safety Specialist

GE Vernova
02.2026 - Current

Conduct detailed Gensuite inspections and compliance reporting aligned with GE Vernova Life-Saving Rules, including Line of Fire, Energy Isolation, Mechanical Lifting, Driving Safety, Working at Height, Work Authorization, Live Electrical Work, and Confined Space Entry. Lead hazard identification (Hazard Hunts) to proactively identify and eliminate workplace risks.

Ensure contractor and subcontractor compliance by performing comprehensive HSE audits and managing compliance verification through the ComplyWorks system, ensuring adherence to legal, client, and company standards while driving timely corrective actions.

Perform comprehensive Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA), implementing effective control measures to mitigate risks and enhance overall site safety performance.

Lead incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions to sustain a strong safety culture and maintain LTI-free performance.

Senior Safety Officer

Witbank Instrumentation and Electrical (WIE)
11.2022 - 12.2025

Led and implemented comprehensive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) management systems on a high-risk construction site, ensuring full compliance with legal requirements, client standards, and industry best practices.

Championed a zero-harm safety culture, contributing to the achievement and maintenance of an LTI-free work environment through proactive risk management and strong leadership presence on site.

Conducted advanced risk assessments (HIRA), job safety analyses (JSA), and method statement reviews, ensuring all high-risk activities were properly planned and controlled before execution.

Directed site safety audits, inspections, and compliance monitoring, identifying gaps and enforcing corrective actions to continuously improve safety performance.

Led incident and accident investigations, applying root cause analysis techniques and implementing corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence.

Delivered safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks, enhancing workforce competence, awareness, and compliance with site safety requirements.

Managed and maintained HSE documentation, reporting systems, and legal registers, ensuring audit readiness and accurate record-keeping at all times.

Safety Officer

Mabhele and Associates
03.2018 - 10.2022
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Facilitated communication between departments about safety initiatives, fostering collaboration towards shared goals of increased workplace health and wellbeing.

Safety Administrator

Dynamic Instruments
10.2015 - 03.2018

Developed, implemented, and maintained Health & Safety policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and company standards.

Coordinated and managed HSE documentation systems, including incident reports, risk assessments, training records, and legal registers, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness at all times.

Supported and participated in risk assessments (HIRA) and workplace inspections, proactively identifying hazards and assisting in implementing effective control measures.

Administered and tracked incident and accident reporting processes, ensuring timely investigation, proper documentation, and follow-up on corrective actions.

Coordinated safety training and inductions, improving employee awareness and promoting a strong safety culture across the organisation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Art in Disaster And Safety Management

Lyceum College
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)

Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

Occupational Health & Safety Compliance

Safety Auditing & Inspection

Emergency Response Planning & Management

Contractor & Subcontractor Safety Management

Strong Attention to Detail

Proactive Risk Management Approach

Decision-Making Under Pressure

Continuous Improvement Mindset

High Level of Integrity & Accountability

Certification

Shemtrac

Accomplishments

Successfully contributed to maintaining an LTI-free (Lost Time Injury) record on a high-risk construction project through proactive risk management and strict enforcement of safety standards.

Led the implementation and monitoring of Life-Saving Rules compliance at GE Vernova, significantly improving hazard awareness and reducing high-risk behaviors on site.

Improved contractor compliance by effectively utilising the ComplyWorks system, ensuring all subcontractors met legal and client HSE requirements before and during project execution.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Safety Specialist

GE Vernova
02.2026 - Current

Fall Protection Plan

06-2025

Work at Heights technician & Fall arrest technician

06-2025

Legal Liability

06-2025

COID

06-2024

Construction Regulation

06-2024

Accident incident Investigation

05-2024

First Aider level 1 & 2

05-2024

Risk Assessment

04-2024

Senior Safety Officer

Witbank Instrumentation and Electrical (WIE)
11.2022 - 12.2025

ISO 45001

02-2019

ISO 14001

06-2018

Shemtrac

05-2018

Safety Officer

Mabhele and Associates
03.2018 - 10.2022

Safety Administrator

Dynamic Instruments
10.2015 - 03.2018

Matric {Grade 12)

12-2012

Diploma in office computing

06-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Art in Disaster And Safety Management

Lyceum College
04.2001 -
Wandile Ndhlovu