Assistant Health and Safety Agent - Moepagauta Trading Enterprise - Centurion, South Africa
(2026-01)
Client Prasa; Planning, Design, Supply, Construction, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance of a New and Expanded Fully Integrated, Functional, Complete and Future-Proofed National Global System for Mobile Communications-Railway ("GSM-R") Redundancy Network in Prasa's Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal ("KZN"), Western Cape
- Conduct daily/weekly site inspections within the rail reserve
- Monitor compliance with rail possession conditions, safe working distances from live tracks, and overhead traction equipment (OHTE) controls
- Verify that contractors comply with PRASA and Railway Safety Permit requirements
- Monitor public interface risks at stations
- Monitor excavation near tracks, lifting operations within rail reserve, work near live overhead lines, and confined space entry under CHSA supervision
- Ensure approved method statements are implemented and risk assessments are site-specific and current
- Verify permit-to-work systems are active and signed
- Assist in reviewing Contractor Health & Safety Plans, Baseline Risk Assessments, and Task Risk Assessments
- Review Legal Appointments, Rail access permits, Incident investigation reports, and Emergency response plans
- Maintain compliance tracking register, NCR register, and corrective action tracking matrix
- Monitor barricading at operational stations and ensure safe pedestrian diversions
- Verify crowd control measures during peak hours
- Monitor dust, noise, and public complaints
- Ensure no disruption to train operations
- Assist in rail-related incident investigations and gather statements and evidence
- Ensure immediate reporting to PRASA and relevant authorities
- Track corrective and preventative actions
- Compile weekly site inspection reports, monthly SHE oversight reports, and high-risk activity observation reports
- Highlight rail operational risks, public interface risks, and contractor non-compliance trends
- Liaise with PRASA Operations, Contractors' HSE teams, Possession managers, and Signalling and OHTE teams
- Attend technical and progress meetings
- Escalate critical safety concerns to the CHSA
SHEQ/Risk Manager - Mavizo Projects (Pty) Ltd - Edenvale (Johannesburg), South Africa
(2019-08 - 2025-12)
Implementation of ISO 45001, 14001, and 9001 standards to enhance SHEQ compliance. Managed subcontractors' SHEQ plans and ensured adherence to regulations. Prepared SHEQ returnable for tender submission, facilitated safety tender briefing, and provided leadership skills and advising. Clients: Eskom, Transnet, Department of Infrastructure and Development, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg Water
- Define the strategic direction and priorities for continuous improvement of the SHEQR (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Risk) management programme and systems, in collaboration with line management
- Perform data analysis and trends monitoring
- Provide guidance to line management on the implementation of SHEQR-related legislation, regulations, and company standards
- Ensure the organisation's adherence to the Occupational Health & Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and related risk management frameworks
- Ensure all project activities comply with environmental legislation, permits, and approvals (e.g., Environmental Authorisation, Waste Licence)
- Monitor adherence to conditions set in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
- Conduct regular preventive inspections and maintain comprehensive records
- Lead the preparation and execution of monthly health and safety (H&S) and quality audits to ensure compliance with internal and external standards
- Conduct routine environmental inspections and audits
- Identify non-conformances and potential environmental risks
- Recommend corrective and preventive actions
- Verify closure of environmental findings
- Perform site inspections to ensure the implementation of approved health and safety plans by contractors and sub-contractors
- Investigate accidents, including dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases, ensuring all related documentation is updated
- Provide expert support in incident reporting and follow-up actions
- Investigate environmental incidents (e.g., spills, illegal dumping)
- Identify root causes and implement corrective actions
- Track and verify effectiveness of corrective measures
- Facilitate all forms of risk assessments, including general risks, manual handling, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), and fire prevention
- Act as the final authority on risk assessments performed by others, ensuring thorough and effective evaluation
- Identify environmental aspects and impacts associated with activities
- Conduct or review environmental risk assessments
- Implement mitigation measures to prevent pollution and environmental degradation
- Develop and implement communication and training initiatives
