Yingisani Solver Chauke
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Alberton,GP
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented Health and Safety professional with proven experience in risk assessment, compliance audits, and training across manufacturing, logistics, and industrial settings. Skilled in implementing SHEQ procedures, leading safety programs, and conducting investigations to reduce hazards and promote workplace safety. Committed to fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring legal compliance with OHS legislation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior SHEQ Officer
AVK Valves Southern Africa
07.2025 - Current
- Maintain and update the legal register monthly
- Conduct internal audits per schedule with 100% on-time completion
- Ensure timely closure of audit findings
- Identify and mitigate potential SHEQ compliance issues proactively
- Conduct monthly hazard identification and risk assessments
- Provide input to improve controls and measure their effectiveness
SHE Assistant
Takealot.com
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted with the implementation of HSE systems aligned with the OHS Act, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.
- Conducted workplace inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits to identify hazards and compliance gaps.
- Supported incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
- Facilitated inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns to strengthen safety culture.
- Supported a contractor compliance project, achieving 100% verification of safety files before site access.
- Helped roll out an HSE observation program, increasing near-miss and unsafe condition reporting by 40%
Safety Officer
Ngwalani Construction and SHE Consultants
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Manage contractors on the project
- Incident investigation and reporting
- Attended Client's project SHE meetings
- Ensured Legal Register is available and up to date.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for staff, enhancing awareness of safe practices.
Health and Safety Officer
Veer Steel Mills
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Led safety inductions, awareness programs, and regular inspections across all departments.
- Implemented risk control measures and enforced compliance protocols aligned with OHS Act.
- Investigated accidents, identified root causes, and introduced corrective actions.
- Maintained SHE documentation and ensured adherence to company safety procedures.
- Key Achievement: Reduced incident recurrence rate by implementing targeted corrective measures after investigations.
SHEQ Assistant
Landis & Gyr
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Coordinated appointment of safety representatives and facilitated toolbox talks.
- Supported SHEQ administration and tracked compliance with baseline medicals and PPE requirements.
- Assisted in communicating and implementing legislative and policy updates.
SHE Intern
Girman Thandinkosi Trading
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored health and safety practices and participated in workplace inspections
- Investigated employee safety concerns and contributed to safety meetings
- Evaluated the effectiveness of control measures and recommended improvements
Education
Advanced Diploma - safety Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa12.2024
Diploma - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology
12.2022
Electrical Engineering - undefined
Vhembe TVET College
12.2018
Matric - Grade 12
Dlamani High School
12.2009
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Safety training
- Workplace safety
- Hazard identification
- Occupational safety
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Workplace inspections
- Incident reporting
- Incident investigation
Languages
Xitsonga - Read and Write
English - Read and Write
Tshivenda - Read and Write
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/26/93
- Gender: Female
- Driving License: Code C1
Training And Certificates
- SAMTRAC
- HIRA
- Incident Investigation L3
- Root Cause Analysis
- ISO 9001 Implementation
- Combined ISO 14001 and 45001 Implementation
- Basic First Aid Level 1
- Hazardous Substances Assessment Essentials
References
- Mosa Teffo, Landis & Gyr, Mosa.teffo@landisgyr.com, 076 812 9062, 063 705 2716
- Mfanelo Hlungwane, Veer Steel Mills, Mfanelosuccessh@gmail.com, 0823903034
- Adele Swanepoel, AVK Valves Southern Africa, Adele@avkvalves.co.za, 082 625 6965
Timeline
Junior SHEQ Officer
AVK Valves Southern Africa
07.2025 - Current
SHE Assistant
Takealot.com
02.2025 - 06.2025
Safety Officer
Ngwalani Construction and SHE Consultants
10.2024 - 01.2025
Health and Safety Officer
Veer Steel Mills
02.2024 - 09.2024
SHEQ Assistant
Landis & Gyr
03.2023 - 02.2024
SHE Intern
Girman Thandinkosi Trading
11.2022 - 02.2023
Electrical Engineering - undefined
Vhembe TVET College
Matric - Grade 12
Dlamani High School
Advanced Diploma - safety Management
University of South Africa
Diploma - Safety Management
Vaal University of Technology