Lesego Letsholo

Dedicated and results-driven Health and Safety professional with over seven years of experience supporting and improving occupational health and safety systems across industrial, construction, petroleum, and retail environments. Experienced in legal compliance, hazard identification, risk assessments, incident investigation, audits, contractor safety, emergency preparedness, and workforce training. Holds NOSA SAMTRAC and Safety Officer Skills qualifications, with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 implementation and internal auditing training.

SACPCMP registration/qualification is listed in the credentials section. Committed to reducing workplace risk, preventing incident recurrence, and building a proactive safety culture through practical risk controls and continuous improvement.

Health & Safety Specialist at DSV Silverton Assembly Plant – Ford (2023-05 – Present)

• Implement, monitor and improve Safety Management Systems in line with operational requirements and applicable legislation.
• Coordinate compliance activities, workplace audits and Health and Safety Risk Assessments (HIRA), including controls relating to COIDA, PPE and fire safety.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, prepare reports and track corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurrence.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns and practical guidance to employees, contractors and stakeholders.
• Advise management on SHE risks; compliance matters and opportunities to strengthen safe work practices.
• Review safety performance information and trends to identify risks and recommend preventive measures.
• Support emergency preparedness through response planning, drills and employee training.
• Address ergonomic, material-handling, process and chemical risks, including considerations during plant-layout reviews.
• Support environmental compliance, waste management and sustainability initiatives.

Safety Officer at Masana Petroleum (2022-06 – 2022-11)

• Reviewed permit-to-work documentation and monitored work to ensure compliance with permit conditions and approved procedures.
• Conducted pre-work site visits with Performing Authorities and verified completion of Task Risk Assessments before permit issue.
• Monitored work activities, identified changes in site conditions and stopped unsafe work or non-compliant practices.
• Maintained the safety file and ensured projects had appropriate Emergency Response Plans.
• Chaired health and safety meetings and maintained regular communication with the workforce.

Safety Officer at Mosek-R Construction (2019-07 – 2021-03)

• Delivered toolbox talks and safety training to reinforce compliance with OHS requirements.
• Maintained and updated site safety files and supporting statutory documentation.
• Conducted risk assessments for high-risk activities and implemented controls to reduce exposure to hazards.
• Supported the implementation of OHS policies and programmes in line with applicable legislation.
• Investigated incidents, prepared reports and recommended corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitored site compliance with legal and company safety requirements and promoted a positive safety culture.

Safety Officer at Roatrans Services Construction (2017-04 – 2018-08)

• Facilitated toolbox talks and safety awareness activities to promote compliance with OHS legislation.
• Maintained safety documentation and supported readiness for audits and inspections.
• Conducted site risk assessments, inspections and audits, reported findings to the Safety Agent and recommended improvements.
• Prepared incident investigation reports and followed up on corrective actions.
• Supported OHS programmes and emergency response planning.

SHE Representative at Dion Wired (2009-07 – 2017-02)

• Supported OHS compliance across store operations and communicated safe working practices to employees.
• Completed safety checklists and inspections, identified hazards and recommended corrective action.
• Reported and investigated workplace incidents and communicated safety concerns between employees and management.

Sales Consultant at Dion Wired (2009-07 – 2017-02)

• Managed stock control, merchandising, shelf layouts, stock receiving and inventory accuracy.
• Provided customer service, resolved customer queries and supported a positive shopping experience.
• Monitored sales trends and assisted with staff coordination and daily workflow to support store performance.

National Diploma in Marketing – Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria (1997 – 2001)

National Senior Certificate – ODI High School, Ga-Rankuwa (1992 – 1994)