Dephney
TEFL-certified educator and certified Safety Officer
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TEFL-certified educator and certified Safety Officer with 2+ years experience training adults and youth in workplace safety and communication. Fluent in 5 SA languages. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and delivering training to groups of 20-50.
Unique Value: I can teach Young Learner English in schools AND Corporate Safety English to manufacturing, shipping, and port staff. Looking for a full-time teaching role.
Experience
Safety Officer at Pump Group SA (2026-01 – 2026-08)
- Conducted regular risk assessments and safety audits across various sites in Nigel to identify potential hazards.
- Organised and facilitated safety training programmes for all staff, improving overall workplace safety awareness.
OHS Representative at Pump Group SA (2025-01 – 2025-08)
- Conducted workplace inspections and hazard identifications to ensure compliance with OHS regulations and company policies.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures specific to site requirements in Nigel.
Safety officer in Training at DKPB Construction (2023-09 – 2024-11)
- Assisted senior safety officers in conducting regular site inspections to monitor adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Participated in hazard identification and risk assessment processes to develop effective control measures.
Fieldworker Supervisor at Census 2022 (2022-02 – 2022-04)
- Supervised and coordinated daily activities of field workers to ensure timely and efficient completion of tasks.
Saleswoman at Tekkie Town (2018-09 – 2018-11)
- Engaged with customers to identify their needs and provide personalised product recommendations, enhancing customer satisfaction in retail environments.
Education
TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language in English Language Teaching – TEFL Professional Institute (2020-09)
NQF L5 Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner in Occupational Health and Safety – Academy of York (2022-01 – 2023-08)
NQF L6 Safety Management in Safety Management – Unisa (2023-01 – 2024-06)
National Diploma in Tourism Management in Tourism Management – Unisa (2025-01)
Grade 12 in English First Additional Language, Sepedi Home Language, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Tourism, Geography, Life Orientation – Mkhutshwa Secondary School (2016-01 – 2016-11)