Devashan Pillay

Results-driven Construction HSE professional with 4+ years of expertise directing health, safety, environmental compliance, and quality control on industrial, logistics, and commercial projects valued up to R200 million. Highly proficient in construction management, project management, risk management, and auditing. Skilled in HIRA/HIRAC assessments, root-cause incident investigations, and strict enforcement of the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.

Holds an International Certificate in Safety, Health and Environmental Management Technology (SHEMTech International, NQF 5) and 24 SACPCMP-aligned certifications. Currently completing the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, and progressing through SACPCMP Construction Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) registration, with portfolio review and assessor review completed and examination scheduled for August 2026.

Construction HSE Supervisor - Polo Electrical - Durban

(2023-01)

• Orchestrated safety auditing and compliance protocols, sustaining audit scores above 99% across concurrent electrical subcontractor sites valued up to R200 million, successfully achieving zero client penalties.
• Engineered and submitted comprehensive safety files for principal contractor audits on major developments, including Bridge City Shopping Centre (R36.1m) and Clairwood Pocket 3C Warehouse (R9.6m).
• Directed HIRA risk assessments for multi-skilled electrical crews of up to 50 workers in high-risk plant environments, actively revising baseline risk assessments 30% ahead of statutory minimum requirements.
• Spearheaded deep-dive incident, accident, and near-miss investigations to root-cause level, managing Section 24 submissions to the Department of Labour via WCL1/WCL2 forms with a 100% close-out tracking rate.
• Optimized site inventory control by introducing a rigorous equipment sign-out register, reducing avoidable PPE replacement costs by 22% within six months.
• Supervised the vetting and approval of external contractor safety files prior to site mobilization, enforcing continuous regulatory compliance monitoring throughout project lifecycles.
• Facilitated daily bilingual toolbox talks and site inductions (English and IsiZulu) for over 50 personnel, maintaining a 100% up-to-date certification renewal schedule.
• Executed rigorous technical inspections of plant, machinery, MEWPs, hazardous chemical substances, and temporary electrical installations to satisfy statutory standards.
• Enforced total site emergency preparedness readiness — maintaining fire extinguishers, spill kits, and first-aid stations — while orchestrating quarterly site-specific evacuation drills.
• Audited and reconciled CR 16.2 appointments against active on-site operational roles, resolving discrepancies instantly and updating the master project legal register.

Construction SHE Representative - Polo Electrical - Durban

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Supported site-level health and safety compliance across active construction sites prior to promotion into the HSE Supervisor role.

Part-Time Volunteer - Local Criminal Record Centre, SAPS - Durban

• Logged, tracked, and transferred sensitive forensic evidence and legal documentation under strict chain-of-custody protocols.
• Distributed critical case files directly to crime scene teams and supervisors under the command of Lt. Col. A.K. Hunsraj, maintaining zero procedural errors.

Level 6 Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety - OTHM (2026-01)

International Certificate - Safety, Health and Environmental Management Technology - SHEMTech International