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Zanele Mandy Mdhluli

HSE Officer
Germiston

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented registered Safety Officer with extensive experience in health, safety, and environmental management across various projects. Proficient in conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and implementing SHEQ compliance measures. Skilled in the development of emergency response plans and ensuring workplace safety. Adept at ensuring compliance with construction regulations and delivering comprehensive safety training. Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills with a proven ability to work effectively in team environments. HSE professional with proven track record in maintaining high standards of safety and environmental management. Efficiently managed safety audits and compliance checks, ensuring safe working environment. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, coupled with skills in risk assessment and emergency response.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages

Work History

HSE Officer

Botshekgo Consulting & Construction (Kontinental Engineering)
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Implement and maintain the company & Client SHE Management System.
  • Ensure that a culture in which safety is prime concern and will never be compromised.
  • Promote safety culture.
  • Ensure that all staff undergoes pre-employment medical examinations and have been correctly inducted prior commencement of work.
  • Exit medicals are completed by all employees at the end of each project.
  • Conduct self-audits to evaluate compliance with the company & Client SHE Management Systems.
  • Liaise with Client Line and Safety Management to ensure full understanding and communication of all safety issues.
  • Ensure that a safety committee is established, and monthly meetings are held, and minutes are taken.
  • Ensure that the Emergency Plan is put into place and communicated to all employees.
  • Conduct internal audits and implement corrective action plans to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Attend SHE committee and client site meetings, providing expert safety advice.
  • Supervise site inspections, ensure equipment safety, and enforce traffic management plans.
  • Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training for employees and contractors.
  • Ensure and form part of hazard identification and complete risk, environmental assessments and DSTI's.
  • Ensure that all employees are aware of the identified and assessed hazards and risk and ensure they are communicated to the required parties.
  • Ensure Daily safe task instructions, checklists and daily toolbox talks are done.
  • Ensure Planned Task Observations are being conducted by the Supervisors and evaluate them.
  • Advise the Management on the correct implementation of legal, company and client specifications and requirements.
  • Carry out daily inspections of work areas with the view of eliminating unsafe acts and rectifying unsafe conditions.
  • Capture and analyse all project SHE Statistics and implement preventative measures on possible trends.
  • Ensure that sub-contractors have signed the Statutory Responsibility Agreement in terms of Section 37(2) of the OHS Act.
  • Ensure that competent and trained employees are used to perform their respective tasks.
  • Ensure that the correct PPE is used and is available.
  • Ensure that all employees comply with the SHE standards of the company.
  • Ensure disciplinary action is taken for any violations of the SHE standards and procedures.
  • Submit detailed monthly SHE Reports to the company SHE Manager.
  • Assisting supervision in creating SHE awareness amongst employees.
  • Participate / Lead Incident / accident Investigations with the investigation team.
  • Ensure that all inspections and registers as per company Standards are being done and updated accordingly.
  • Ensure the setting of site HSE Objectives, Targets and plan is done, documented and monitored as per HSE Management Procedural Manual.
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting regular site inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Established effective communication channels for employees to report near misses, incidents, and hazards, allowing timely preventive actions.
  • Facilitated regular HSE meetings with cross-functional teams, fostering open dialogue about safety concerns and driving continuous improvement efforts.
  • Conducted risk assessments on new equipment and processes, minimizing the likelihood of accidents or injuries.
  • Developed emergency response plans for various scenarios, resulting in faster response times during actual emergencies.
  • Managed internal audits of company''s HSE policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement opportunities were identified and acted upon efficiently.
  • Prepared and implemented health and safety plans to protect employees and materials for construction projects.
  • Assisted in obtaining necessary permits for operations, keeping projects on schedule while maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Investigated workplace incidents thoroughly to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions for prevention of future occurrences.
  • Communicated safety and environmental training material to employees and coached individuals on safety regulations and compliance.
  • Collaborated with management to establish a proactive safety culture that led to a decrease in incidents and improved employee morale.
  • Worked closely with contractors to ensure adherence to established safety protocols during construction projects, reducing potential hazards onsite.
  • Reduced the number of accidents by developing and implementing comprehensive safety training programs for employees.
  • Provided HSE expertise during project planning stages, ensuring that safety concerns were addressed from the outset.
  • Oversaw waste management efforts at facilities, promoting recycling initiatives that resulted in cost savings as well as environmental benefits.
  • Implemented ergonomics program for office employees that led to decreased musculoskeletal disorders cases among staff members.
  • Coordinated responses to environmental incidents, minimizing impact on surrounding ecosystems and ensuring proper cleanup procedures were followed.
  • Promoted behavioral-based safety initiatives throughout the organization which contributed towards fostering a strong safety culture.
  • Used [Software] to create and submit reports of inspections, investigations and follow-up actions.
  • Mentored junior HSE staff members through ongoing coaching and guidance, contributing to their professional growth within the organization.
  • Reviewed work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance and safety.
  • Organized and directed worker training programs to resolve personnel problems, hire new staff and evaluate employee performance.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Evaluated patient care and initiated procedural changes for increased benefit.

Reason for leaving: End Of Contract

HSE Officer

JEDD CIVILS(Thungela Zibulo North Shaft)
04.2023 - 12.2024
  • Oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance for multiple construction projects.
  • Ensure overall SHE Compliance of over 265 employees on site.
  • Updating SHE reports on Enablon
  • Ensure SHE Management system is implemented, achieved and maintained to all client's SHE expectations, SHE legal requirements, MHS Act /OHSAct laws regulations and by laws.
  • Conduct internal audits and implement corrective action plans to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Attend SHE committee and client site meetings, providing expert safety advice.
  • Procure and negotiate PPE supplies, ensuring workers are adequately equipped.
  • Lead incident investigations, prepare reports, and recommend corrective measures.
  • Manage the compilation of contractors' packs, daily logbooks, and license packs for mine operators.
  • Supervise site inspections, ensure equipment safety, and enforce traffic management plans.
  • Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training for employees and contractors.

Reason for leaving: End Contract

  • Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
  • Improved workplace safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
  • Conducted regular safety audits, identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective actions promptly.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Increased employee awareness of potential hazards by creating informative signage throughout the facility.
  • Promoted a culture of safety through engaging workshops and training sessions for employees on various topics such as hazard identification, PPE usage, and incident reporting.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
  • Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
  • Investigated incidents thoroughly, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures accordingly.

Reason for leaving: End Of Contract

HSE Officer

Q-Electrical Industrial Cc
08.2017 - 10.2018
  • Oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance for multiple construction projects.
  • Ensure overall SHE Compliance of over 265 employees on site.
  • Updating SHE reports on Enablon
  • Ensure SHE Management system is implemented, achieved and maintained to all client's SHE expectations, SHE legal requirements, MHS Act /OHSAct laws regulations and by laws.
  • Conduct internal audits and implement corrective action plans to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Attend SHE committee and client site meetings, providing expert safety advice.
  • Procure and negotiate PPE supplies, ensuring workers are adequately equipped.
  • Lead incident investigations, prepare reports, and recommend corrective measures.
  • Manage the compilation of contractors' packs, daily logbooks, and license packs for mine operators.
  • Supervise site inspections, ensure equipment safety, and enforce traffic management plans.
  • Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training for employees and contractors.

Reason for leaving: End Contract

Education

Legal Liability Certificate -

Programme Development and Training
Witbank, Mpumalanga

Certificate -

NOSA

Senior Certificate (Matriculation) -

Mafemani Nxumalo High School
Mpumalanga

Computer Literacy Certificate -

Arise Business College

Skills

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

Skills

  • SHE Legal Compliance MHSAct & OHSAct
  • Team Leadership & Communication
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
  • SHEQ Compliance & Audits
  • PPE Procurement & Issuance

Professional Attributes

  • Injury & Documentation (IOD)
  • Risk Management & Hazard Identification
  • Incident & Accident Investigation
  • Regulatory Compliance (Construction & SHEQ)
  • Good Communication Skills, both Verbal and Written.
  • Project Documentation & Safety File Management
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
  • Good Audits Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, OHSACT 18801
  • Good knowledge of OHS, COIDA

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 1997-06-26
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code EC

References

  • Botshekgo Consulting & Construction (Kontinental Engineering),Mr Joseph Kyalangaliwa-Site Manager, +27 81 460 3437
  • JEDD CIVILS Engineering, Hulisani Nyandzani -Senior Safety Officer, 060 823 7587
  • Q-Electrical Industrial cc (GVK Siya Zama), Paulus Jacobus Hartann- Safety Manager, 079 153 9055

Disclaimer

I hereby certify that the information provided in this Curriculum Vitae is accurate, complete, and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission may result in disqualification from consideration or termination of employment.

Professional Body

SACPCMP, CHSO/6685/2024

Languages

English: Fluent

IsiZulu: Fluent

Siswati: Fluent

Xitsonga: Fluent

Sotho: Fluent

Xhosa: Fluent

Timeline

HSE Officer

Botshekgo Consulting & Construction (Kontinental Engineering)
02.2025 - 07.2025

HSE Officer

JEDD CIVILS(Thungela Zibulo North Shaft)
04.2023 - 12.2024

HSE Officer

Q-Electrical Industrial Cc
08.2017 - 10.2018

Legal Liability Certificate -

Programme Development and Training

Certificate -

NOSA

Senior Certificate (Matriculation) -

Mafemani Nxumalo High School

Computer Literacy Certificate -

Arise Business College
Zanele Mandy MdhluliHSE Officer