Gerhard Visagie

Experienced Operations, OHS, Logistics and Compliance Professional with extensive experience in operational management, staff supervision, procurement, training coordination, risk management, and compliance implementation. Strong leadership abilities with experience managing teams, coordinating operational processes, implementing health and safety systems, conducting quality control inspections, and ensuring compliance with organisational procedures and legislation. Experienced in workflow coordination, supply chain support, procurement of materials, contractor management, incident investigations, reporting, training implementation, and operational problem-solving within high-pressure environments.

Proven ability to manage multiple operational functions simultaneously, improve communication between departments, implement systems and procedures, and ensure efficient day-to-day operations. Currently furthering professional development through Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) studies with Totally Tailored Solutions.

Unit Warden - Department of Correctional Services

(1994 - 1998)

Personal Assistant to Manager - Department of Correctional Services

(1998 - 2000)

Assisting with organizing Events & Functions for High level Dignitaries

Supervisor of Admission Unit - Department of Correctional Services

(2000 - 2002)

Assistant Section Head Investigations Unit - Department of Correctional Services - Boksburg

(2002 - 2012)

Assisting in running Office of 9 subordinates: Large Prison Management Area

Supervisor Admission Unit of Centre - Department of Correctional Services

(2012 - 2016)

Personal Hygiene Activity Manager - Department of Correctional Services

(2012-04 - 2025)

OHS Coordinator & Personal Hygiene Activity Manager - Department of Correctional Services

(2016-07 - 2025)

• Conducted safety inspections on all equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Delegate work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Procurement of PPE, Cleaning Material, Toiletries and Clothing
• Stay updated on relevant health and safety regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements. Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance.
• Conducting Risk Assessments continuously
• Managing Health & Safety with Fifty SHE reps and 5 Coordinators at three Components
• Conducting training in IPC (Infection, Prevention & Control)
• Implementation and Coordinating Infection, Prevention & Control
• Advice Executives with regard to Health & Safety Measures and Managing Risks
• Working with Stakeholders eg. Department of Environmental Health (Compliance Certificates), Department Labour (COIDA) Injury on duty claims
• Conducting Injury on Duty investigations
• Conducting Incident Investigations
• Reporting Incidents, accidents and Near Miss incidents
• Organising Training for training of SHE reps and Coordinators
• Assist with the organising of Wellness days and Events/Functions
• Committee Member of Management Area Food Service Management Forum: July 2003
• Work with External Contractors on Maintenance/Renovations or Building issues and conducting Toolbox talks and attending meetings

Disaster Management Coordinator - Boksburg Management: DCS - Boksburg Management Area

(2020-04)

• Organize and conduct training, orientation, and knowledge management activities on DRRM at the local level.
• Identify, assess and manage the hazards, vulnerabilities and risks that may occur in their locality.
• Identify and implement cost-effective risk reduction measures and or strategies
• Monitor, updates and disseminate disaster risk information
• Conduct quality control.
• Conduct disaster risk assessment to inform disaster risk management and risk reduction policies, planning and programming
• Coordinated daily operational activities and workflow processes across multiple departments.
• Supervised staff performance, delegated responsibilities, and monitored operational efficiency.
• Managed procurement, stock control, and distribution of PPE, cleaning materials, and operational supplies.
• Assisted with operational planning, logistics coordination, and implementation of organisational procedures.
• Conducted quality control inspections and compliance monitoring to ensure operational standards were maintained.
• Worked closely with contractors, maintenance teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure operational continuity.
• Assisted with staff training, onboarding, and implementation of workplace compliance procedures.
• Managed operational reporting, incident investigations, risk management, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinated health and safety compliance in line with organisational and legislative requirements.
• Worked in high-pressure operational environments requiring strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

OHS/COIDA Inspector - Department of Correctional Services - Gauteng Region

(2022-07 - 2023-03)

• Making out G111 forms for injuries on duty for employees
• Implementing Injury on duty investigations and incident reporting.
• Training Coordinators & HR in Injury on duty investigations
• OHS Training conducted and for Implementation in Gauteng Region at 6 other prisons.
• First Aid Certification for level 2
• Conducting Risk assessments
• Making sure that Safety protocols are adhered to at Workshop areas
• Workplace inspections at Workshops, offices Units, Hospitals, Kitchens & Bakery done on a constant basis
• Hazard identification
• Compliance with regulations and SOP’s
• Creating good Communication skills between SHE reps and Coordinators using different types of Social media, having meetings and Virtual meetings
• Attending OHS, Safety Expo’s and Training sessions to stay up to date with latest developments with regard to Health & Safety.

OHS/COIDA Inspector - Department of Correctional Services - Gauteng Region

(2025-08 - 2026-03)

Construction / Renovations Contractor - Letlapa Borwa Civils

Experience with following construction

• Renovations done at two prisons. Painting, Replacing toilets and basins.
• Re-Tile of offices
• Re-do of Plumbing
• Revamp of roofs.

Construction / Maintenance Contractor - Babak Steam Services

• Company replaced and rewired all plugs, lights and wiring at two prisons.
• Boiler Room: Upgrades done on Steam line
• Revamp of Kitchens and Bakery, Large cooler rooms and refrigerators
• Revamp of roofs

Infection, Prevention & Control: Review Fundamental principles in Infection Control - Infection Control - WITS UNIVERSITY (2018-02 - 2018-02)

Apply Principles of Risk Management; Conduct Disaster Risk Assessments; Disaster Risk Management principles in response, Recovery & Rehabilitation - Business Management - IBM College (2021-10 - 2021-12)

Certificate of Competency: Facilitate Learning using a Variety of given Methodologies: ETDP 011678: US 117871 - Skills Development Facilitator - Totally Tailored Solutions (2026-02 - 2026-08)