Coenraad Potgieter

Experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Officer with extensive exposure to mining, plant hire, steel construction, and industrial operations. Strong background in OHS Act compliance, hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, contractor management, workplace inspections, safety inductions, legal documentation, corrective actions, project planning using Microsoft Project, and quality management aligned to ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 standards. Suitable for HSE Officer, Safety Officer, SHE Coordinator, Safety Coordinator, and Quality Support roles requiring practical site-based experience, compliance knowledge, strong safety systems administration, and a proactive approach to operational improvement.

HSE Officer at Siwe Plant Hire and Projects (2016-06 – 2025-11)

Assisting management with the coordination of the company Health and Safety Management Program.

• Drafting and implementing all legal appointments.
• Evaluating and monitoring safety system processes.
• Ensuring legal compliance with the OHS Act.
• Implementing, facilitating and monitoring risk assessments and safe work procedures.
• Accident, incident and non-conformance reporting and investigation.
• Liaising with management on contractor safety performance.
• Chairing HSE meetings.
• Conducting workplace inspections to ensure legal compliance.
• Conducting induction training for new employees and subcontractors.
• Procuring safety signage and PPE.
• Supporting project planning and schedule tracking using Microsoft Project.
• Supporting quality management processes and compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.

HSE Officer at Rustenburg Steel Construction (2014-06 – 2016-05)

• Coordination of contractors' HSE requirements.
• Coordination of contractor Health, Environment and Safety activities.
• Implementation of risk assessments.
• Liaising with management on contractor performance.
• Accident, incident and non-conformance reporting and investigation.
• Conducting monthly HSE progress presentations.
• Training coordinator for all staff.
• Chairing daily and weekly safety meetings.
• Implementation of HSE initiatives.
• Disciplinary procedures.
• General HR duties including timekeeping and timesheets.
• Industrial relations and recruitment.

HSE Officer at Steel Trading and Allied Industries (2013-01 – 2014-05)

• Implementation of risk assessments.
• Conducting daily toolbox and safety talks.
• Accident, incident and non-conformance reporting and investigation.
• Training coordinator for all staff.
• Implementation of HSE initiatives.
• Filing and auditing legal documentation, including appointments, equipment registers and inspection reports.
• Control and issuing of PPE and maintenance of the PPE register.

Semi-skilled Boilermaker (Supervisor) / Safety Officer Assistant at Steel Trading and Allied Industries (2010-01 – 2012-12)

• Manufacturing and installation of bulkheads and conveyors underground and on surface.
• Supervising labourers and steel fixers.
• Performing planned task observations to ensure compliance with safe work procedures.
• Assisting the HSE Officer with risk assessments.
• Conducting daily toolbox and safety talks.
• Accident, incident and non-conformance reporting and investigation.
• Training coordinator for all staff.
• Implementation of HSE initiatives.
• Filing and auditing legal documentation, including appointments, equipment registers and inspection reports.
• Control and issuing of PPE and maintenance of the PPE register.

National Technical Certificate in Motor & Diesel Trade, Engineering Math's, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawings