Motshedisi Mohlahloe

Occupational Health and Safety practitioner with over 4 years of multi-sector experience across government, industrial, and healthcare environments. Skilled in OHS and COID frameworks, conducting audits and inspections, facilitating risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with legislative prescripts including the OHS Act, COID Act, ISO 14001, PFMA, and Public Service Regulations. Experienced in incident investigation, SHERQ awareness, emergency preparedness, and stakeholder liaison.

Adept at coordinating OHS committees, training statutory representatives, and strengthening safety culture in complex public-sector settings. Currently supporting OHS compliance at the Northern Cape Labour Office.

Intern – Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) at Northern Cape Labour Office (2025-10 – Present)

Supporting OHS compliance and enforcement in government workplace inspections

• Support enforcement of OHS and COID Acts during workplace inspections
• Assist with statutory audits, compliance monitoring, and corrective actions
• Capture and maintain OHS documentation for investigations, IODs, and employer submissions
• Provide administrative and technical support in employer advisory visits

Environmental Officer (Contract) at Bene-Tech, Hennenman, South Africa (2024-02 – 2025-09)

Conducted OHS inspections, COID-related monitoring, and risk assessments while maintaining ISO 14001 documentation

• Conducted OHS inspections, COID-related monitoring, and risk assessments
• Maintained ISO 14001 documents and coordinated internal audits
• Facilitated SHERQ awareness and toolbox talks
• Reviewed safety files and ensured contractor compliance

SHE Representative at New Beginnings Project, Excelsior, South Africa (2023-10 – 2024-01)

Monitored workplace safety practices and compliance issues while delivering safety inductions

• Monitored and reported workplace safety practices and compliance issues
• Delivered safety inductions and toolbox talks to project teams
• Supported incident reporting and implementation of corrective measures

Safety Officer Intern at Ferro Atlantica Alloys, Lebowakgomo, South Africa (2022-11 – 2023-09)

Assisted with safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments while promoting health and safety awareness

• Assisted with safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Participated in incident investigations and recommended safety improvements
• Promoted health and safety awareness among production teams

Environmental Health Practitioner (COVID-19 Contract) at Taung District Hospital, South Africa (2020-10 – 2022-07)

Conducted infection control audits and hygiene inspections during COVID-19 pandemic

• Conducted infection control audits and hygiene inspections
• Coordinated public health risk communication and awareness campaigns

Environmental Health Practitioner Intern at Mantsopa Local Municipality, Ladybrand, South Africa (2020-08 – 2020-09)

Conducted environmental health and waste inspections

• Conducted environmental health and waste inspections

Volunteer Call Centre Agent at Pelonomi EMS, Bloemfontein, South Africa (2020-03 – 2020-06)

Responded to COVID-19 health inquiries and provided community health support

• Responded to COVID-19 health inquiries and directed callers to relevant health services
• Provided accurate information and supported community health communication efforts

Community Service Environmental Health Practitioner at Diamant District Hospital, Jagersfontein, South Africa (2019-01 – 2020-01)

Delivered environmental health services including sanitation inspections and water monitoring

• Delivered environmental health services, including sanitation inspections and water monitoring
• Conducted health promotion campaigns and ensured compliance with public health legislation

Post-Graduate Diploma in Interprofessional Education in Health – University of the Western Cape (2025-01 – 2025-12)

Advanced Diploma in Health Management – Central University of Technology (2022-01 – 2023-12)

National Diploma in Environmental Health – Central University of Technology (2015-01 – 2019-12)

Matric (Bachelor Admission Status) – Reutlwhetse Secondary School (2012-01 – 2012-12)