WILLY MUTOVO
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Unit 2 Cul 7 681, Mafikeng
Summary
A qualified Environmental Health Practitioner with one year of combined experience across hospital and municipal settings. Currently serving in a contractual role as Acting Assistant Director: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Employee Wellness, with a focus on enforcing OHS legislation, conducting workplace inspections, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Skilled in hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, and implementation of corrective measures. Proven ability to interpret and apply the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations. Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner and with the South African Institute of Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH) as an Occupational Hygiene Assistant.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
38
38
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Acting Assistant Director: OHS and EW
Northwest Department of Health: Provincial Office
05.2025 - Current
- Develop and implement OHS and Environmental Health strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with national legislation.
- Oversee hazard identification and risk assessments across all clinics, hospitals, EMS college and two nursing colleges of the department.
- Coordinate environmental health monitoring programs, including waste management.
- Prepare OHS reports using statistical tools for the management, the PHSDSBC provincial chamber and provincial OHS steering committee.
- Conduct awareness on various topics within environmental health and OHS for all staff of the department.
- Facilitate appointment of OHS committee, OHS Reps, First Aiders and Fire marshals, and monitoring of their functionality.
- Monitor compliance to SHERQ policy and related SOPs.
- Conduct workplace audits, compliance inspections, and follow-up on corrective actions.
- Prepare reports for senior management and regulatory authorities.
- Assist with implementation of SHERQ activities as per the departments operational plan and strategy to ensure compliance to the OHS Act and COIDA..
- Conduct investigation of incidents and accidents and advise on corrective measures.
- Work proactively with CEOs, Managers and OHS Coordinators from various healthcare facilities to establish and maintain safe working systems and a safe working environment for all employees, students, patients and visitors.
- Organize training workshops for staff on OHS, and Environmental Health practices.
Environmental Health Practitioner.CommunityService
Potchefstroom Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Conduct routine inspections of food premises, schools, clinics, housing, waste sites, and informal settlements.
- Monitor water quality through sampling and testing, ensuring safe supply and sanitation systems.
- Enforce relevant legislation including the National Health Act (Act 61 of 2003), municipal by-laws, and Environmental Health Regulations.
- Monitor waste management to ensure its compliant with the National Environmental Management: Waste Act (NEM:WA)
- Conducted comprehensive workplace risk assessments to identify and mitigate physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial hazards.
- Monitored and enforced compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993) and relevant regulations, ensuring safe working environments.
- Investigated workplace incidents, accidents, and occupational diseases; compiled detailed reports and implemented corrective and preventive actions.
- Delivered targeted OHS training and awareness sessions on hazard prevention, PPE usage, HIRA, and emergency response protocols.
- Supported medical surveillance programs by identifying at-risk employees and collaborating with occupational health professionals for appropriate intervention.
- Participated in the development of emergency preparedness plans and facilitated emergency drills to test institutional readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 - 12.2023
NSC - Science
Sigweje Secondary School
04.2001 - 12.2016
Skills
- Administrative and Communication
- Leadership and Management
- Operational Skills
- Technical and Regulatory Knowledge
Certification
Legal Knowledge Certificate (Occupational Hygiene Assistant)
Gender
Male
REFERENCES
Ms D Kobe, Senior Environmental Health Practitioner, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality. 0727334916•
Ms P Tsheole, Occupational Health and Safety Nurse, Potchefstroom Hospital. 0694774612•
Ms Ratseane, Director: OHS & Employee wellness. Mafikeng Department of Health: Provincial Office. 0660453064.
Timeline
Acting Assistant Director: OHS and EW
Northwest Department of Health: Provincial Office
05.2025 - Current
Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
01-2025
Legal Knowledge Certificate (Occupational Hygiene Assistant)
12-2024
Environmental Health Practitioner.CommunityService
Potchefstroom Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
South African Institute for Occupational Hygiene(SAIOH)
12-2023
Criminal Law Certificate
08-2022
Peace Officer Certificate
08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 - 12.2023
NSC - Science
Sigweje Secondary School
04.2001 - 12.2016
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