Ivy Masenya

Experienced and results-driven Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) professional with over 15 years of progressive experience in mining, constructor and engineering environments. I have served as Acting Chief Safety Officer at Exxaro's Grootegeluk Mine. Holds a B Tech and National Diploma in Safety Management (UNISA), a First Line Management certificate, and full compliance with MHS Act Regulation 2.17.4.

Proven expertise in implementing SHE systems, managing audits and incident investigations, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring zero-harm compliance in high-risk operations. Recognised for leadership in promoting a culture of safety, contractor management, and environmental compliance aligned with legal standards.

Acting Chief Safety Officer – Central Engineering Areas - Exxaro Grootegeluk Mine

(2022-06)

• Leading and implementing SHE strategy across Central Engineering operations.
• Ensuring full compliance with MHS Act Regulation 2.17.4
• Driving incident prevention, investigation (ICAM methodology), and close-out processes.
• Overseeing SHE audits, legal inspections, and documentation for compliance.
• Managing SHE budget and ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Leading SHE team, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining high safety standards.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on SHE performance and improvement plans.

Safety Officer – Central Engineering & Contractor Management - Exxaro Grootegeluk Mine

(2017 - 2022)

• Monitored legal compliance across contractor and engineering operations.
• Led site inspections, safety inductions, and risk assessments.
• Maintained SHE documentation for audits and legal compliance.
• Supported emergency response planning and coordinated incident reviews.
• Promoted awareness and enforced adherence to company SHE policies.

Safety Officer Intern | Shunter | Planning Clerk | Secretary - Murray & Roberts / Medupi / Exxaro

(2010 - 2017)

• Gained foundational experience in project planning, transport safety, and administrative coordination across construction and mining operations.
• Assisted in project management activities, including scheduling, resource tracking, document control, and progress reporting.
• Supported Project Managers and Safety Managers during the execution of large-scale infrastructure and mining projects, ensuring timeline and safety milestones were achieved.
• Provided SHE support during plant construction and operational phase
• Facilitated contractor safety compliance by coordinating inductions and maintaining records.
• Participated in logistics planning, incident reporting, and site audits.

Grade 12 / Matric - Seaweed College (2006)

Intro MSc - Mining engineering, Mineral Economics, Compliance and reporting - University of Witwatersrand (2025)

Baccalaureaus Technologiae - Safety Management - University of South Africa (2018)

National Diploma - Safety Management - University of South Africa (2017)

Certification - First Line Management, Basic management - University of South Africa (2017)