Safety Officer - Howden HACT Workshop
(2025-08 - 2025-11)
- Conducted daily safety inspections and hazard identification within workshop operations
- Ensured compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and company policies
- Monitored safe working practices and corrected unsafe behaviours on-site
- Assisted in incident reporting, investigation, and documentation of workplace accidents
- Conducted safety inductions and toolbox talks for employees and contractors
- Maintained safety records, registers, and compliance documentation for audits
Project HSE Officer - Howden Chart Industries - Khoemacau Copper Mine, Botswana (Extractor Fans Installation Project)
(2024-07 - 2025-05)
- Managed and monitored overall project health and safety, ensuring 100% adherence to client-specific safety standards and protocols
- Compiled and conducted comprehensive risk assessments (HIRA) to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential workplace hazards
- Led thorough incident and accident investigations to determine root causes and implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Conducted weekly site inspections and audits, monitoring action plans to ensure timely closure of non-conformances
- Developed and delivered onsite inductions, toolbox talks, and targeted training programs to address identified needs and enhance safety awareness
- Advised project management on OHS Act legal requirements and performed regular inspections of tools, machinery, and PPE to ensure site-wide compliance
Project HSE Officer - Howden - Lucara Diamond Mine, Botswana (Bulk Air Cooler Plant Construction)
(2023-08 - 2024-06)
- Ensured full compliance with health and safety specifications for all employees and contractors on a major construction project
- Issued non-conformance reports and maintained a detailed register of corrective and preventative actions to track and verify resolutions
- Played a key role in establishing and implementing the project's Fall Protection Plan, HSE Plan, and Emergency Response Plan
- Conducted internal audits against ISO 45001:2018 standards, driving continuous improvement in the HSE management system
- Facilitated daily toolbox talks and safety meetings to communicate critical risks and promote proactive safety engagement
Safety Officer - Aveng Rail - Mtpa Manganese – Rail Phase 1 Project
(2014-01 - 2017-06)
- Assisted in the development and compilation of all project-specific SHE documentation, ensuring alignment with corporate and legal standards
- Conducted risk identification, evaluation, and contributed to the development of safe work procedures (SWPs) for complex rail activities
- Coordinated and documented regular safety meetings, ensuring accurate minute-taking and follow-up on action items
- Prepared and submitted detailed monthly Safety, Health, and Environmental reports directly to the Project Manager
- Enforced compliance with health and safety specifications across all workforce tiers, including contractors and subcontractors
- Identified organizational training needs and assisted in the development and implementation of relevant safety training programs
Safety Officer - Aveng Grinaker LTA - Vaal Fabrication Shop
(2011-11 - 2014-06)
- Executed daily inspections of personal protective equipment (PPE) and site conditions, authorizing the stoppage of work for unsafe acts or conditions
- Removed all defective tools and equipment from site, maintaining a log of actions to ensure equipment integrity
- Supported the establishment and maintenance of the site's Fall Protection Plan, HSE Plan, and Emergency Response Plan
- Issued non-conformance reports and maintained meticulous records of all corrective and preventative actions for audit purposes
- Ensured all personnel and contractors complied with stringent health and safety specifications in a heavy fabrication environment
Safety Officer - Aveng Grinaker LTA - Phola Washing Plant
(2008-01 - 2009-08)
- Performed rigorous inspections of tools, machinery, and work areas to proactively identify and mitigate potential hazards
- Assisted project leadership with risk identification processes and the development of comprehensive safe work procedures
- Guaranteed the regular scheduling and minuting of safety meetings, promoting consistent safety communication
- Ensured strict adherence to health and safety specifications, upholding a zero-tolerance policy for non-compliance
- Maintained accurate records of non-conformances, corrective actions, and preventative measures to support audit trails
- Contributed to the development and submission of monthly HSE reports, providing management with key performance data
