Kunene Silawule
Dedicated SAMTRAC safety officer with comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety regulations within the South African power generation industry
About
Dedicated SAMTRAC safety officer with a comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety regulations within the South African power generation industry. SACPCMP – registered professional with ability in implementing safety protocols, conducting risk assessment, and fostering a culture of workplace safety. Adept at collaborating with production teams to ensure compliance while optimising operational efficiency.
Experience
SHE Representative fabrication workshop / Safety Officer various Power Station - Bazil Technologies (PTY) Ltd
(2019-08 - 2024-12)
Worked as a Safety Officer for 5 years and 5 months, responsible for safety, health and environmental compliance across fabrication and power station operations.
- Participate in SHE Committee meetings
- Conduct Safety Audits
- Update and submit monthly safety, health, and environmental statistics
- Advise on changes in legislation and legal requirements
- Utilise current health and safety legislation and/or regulations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to ensure the safety and health of employees, clients, and visitors
- Compile SHE reports as required
- Investigate all accidents and incidents and make recommendations to management to prevent any reoccurrence of incidents
- Attend to all IOD & COD claims
Safety Health & Environmental Administrator site office - Boland Projects
(2015-01 - 2017-12)
Worked as a Safety Health & Environmental Administrator for 2 years, managing SHE data and documentation.
- Manage SHE data to ensure consistent reporting from the transactional systems into the various group reports
- Manage SHE documents, control records review and confirm data integrity on the systems prior to reporting periods
- Organise and lead the focus on improved productivity levels
- Manage all grievance issues (complaints) relating to non-performance issues
Education
ISO IMS (ISO 9001 / 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018) Implementation - ICCASA (2025)
Introduction to SAMTRAC - NOSA (2022)
SAMTRAC - NOSA (2023)
Incident Investigation - OHS Academy (2022)
HIRA - Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Training - OHS Academy (2022)
OHS Legal Liability Training - OHS Academy (2022)
Construction Regulation - OHS Academy (2022)
Occupational Health and Safety Management - Fundamental Business Skills - Oxbridge Academy (2016)
Occupational Health and Safety Management - Safety Management - Oxbridge Academy (2016)
Occupational Health and Safety Management - Office Data Processing - Oxbridge Academy (2016)
Occupational Health and Safety Management - Management Practise - Oxbridge Academy (2016)
Grade 12 Certificate - Ian Mackenzie High School
