Nkosinathi Ximba

Highly accomplished SHEQ and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional with more than 12 years of progressive leadership experience across telecommunications, ICT infrastructure, mining, transport and logistics, emergency services, construction, and public healthcare. Recognized for establishing high-performing safety cultures, strengthening legal compliance, implementing ISO-aligned management systems, and delivering sustainable improvements in operational safety performance within complex, high-risk environments. Possesses extensive experience leading multi-site operations, managing contractor compliance, developing governance frameworks, conducting strategic risk assessments, investigating major incidents, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Proven ability to influence executive leadership, clients, regulatory authorities, contractors, and operational teams while maintaining strict compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mine Health and Safety legislation, environmental legislation, and international best practices. Experienced in supporting national infrastructure development projects, telecommunications fibre rollouts, mining logistics, wildfire emergency operations, construction projects, and healthcare services while maintaining exceptional safety performance and operational excellence.

EHS MANAGER at Pridin Group (Pty) Ltd (2026-03 – Present)

Lead Environmental, Health and Safety operations for multiple telecommunications infrastructure projects across KwaZulu-Natal, ensuring compliance with client standards, statutory legislation, and corporate governance requirements.

• Provide strategic EHS leadership across multiple fibre deployment projects
• Develop and implement project-specific Health and Safety Plans
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act, Construction Regulations and client SHEQ requirements
• Conduct legal compliance audits and management reviews
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Perform project risk assessments including trenching, excavation, confined spaces, work at height and traffic management
• Manage contractor prequalification and SHE compliance
• Monitor environmental compliance including waste management and pollution prevention
• Conduct executive safety reporting and KPI analysis
• Facilitate toolbox talks, induction programs and leadership safety engagements
• Liaise with Vodacom, Telkom and MTN representatives regarding compliance performance
• Drive continual improvement initiatives aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

REGIONAL EHS MANAGER at Gain For You (Pty) Ltd (2025-10 – 2026-02)

Managed Environmental, Health and Safety performance across Western Cape telecommunications projects supporting national fibre infrastructure deployment.

• Directed regional EHS programs across multiple active project sites
• Implemented corporate SHEQ systems and client compliance requirements
• Managed EHS Coordinators and Safety Officers
• Conducted compliance inspections and legal audits
• Led contractor evaluations and performance monitoring
• Investigated incidents and monitored corrective actions
• Ensured compliance with Vodacom, Telkom and MTN safety standards
• Prepared executive management reports and client presentations
• Improved workforce safety awareness through coaching and behavioral interventions
• Supported successful project delivery without compromising safety standards

REGIONAL EHS COORDINATOR at ADCORP Group (Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd) (2025-03 – 2025-08)

Provided regional Environmental, Health and Safety coordination supporting ICT infrastructure, cloud computing and telecommunications operations across South Africa.

• Coordinated EHS compliance across multiple provinces
• Supported national digital infrastructure programs
• Managed contractor safety performance
• Conducted HIRA assessments for telecommunications infrastructure
• Performed internal audits against corporate and client standards
• Implemented corrective action plans
• Delivered safety leadership coaching to project teams
• Ensured environmental compliance across operational sites
• Maintained compliance documentation for client verification
• Supported ISO management system implementation
• Worked closely with project managers, engineers and client representatives to minimize operational risk while maintaining project schedules

SAFETY MANAGER at Nasonti Technical Services (2024-03 – 2025-02)

Provided SHEQ leadership supporting mining transport and logistics operations servicing Exxaro, Thungela and BMR mining operations.

• Managed SHEQ compliance for coal transportation operations
• Oversaw heavy vehicle and fleet safety
• Conducted workplace inspections and operational audits
• Facilitated HIRA workshops
• Investigated vehicle incidents and workplace injuries
• Ensured contractor compliance with mining client standards
• Conducted safety inductions and refresher training
• Implemented operational risk controls
• Monitored legal compliance with Mine Health and Safety requirements
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives that strengthened contractor safety performance

SENIOR HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER at Working on Fire (Pty) Ltd (2015-03 – 2024-03)

Served as Senior Health and Safety Officer within one of South Africa's largest government-funded wildfire management programs. Provided SHEQ leadership supporting approximately 6,000 employees operating in hazardous emergency response environments across multiple provinces.

• Managed Occupational Health and Safety systems
• Oversaw fleet safety for more than 450 operational vehicles
• Developed emergency preparedness plans
• Coordinated disaster response planning
• Conducted accident investigations
• Managed safety reporting and statistical analysis
• Performed compliance audits
• Facilitated health and safety committee meetings
• Conducted operational risk assessments
• Delivered safety leadership training
• Coordinated emergency drills
• Supported aviation and wildfire operational safety
• Improved organizational safety culture through proactive engagement and continuous improvement programs

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER at Fikile Construction (Pty) Ltd (2015-01 – 2015-02)

Supported construction safety management across civil construction projects.

• Conducted daily site inspections
• Ensured compliance with Construction Regulations
• Performed risk assessments
• Facilitated toolbox talks
• Monitored PPE compliance
• Assisted project management with SHE documentation
• Managed incident reporting
• Coordinated contractor compliance

HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER at Masiqhame Trading 379 CC (2013-09 – 2014-08)

Provided Health and Safety management across multiple civil and infrastructure construction projects.

• Developed site-specific safety plans
• Conducted legal inspections
• Facilitated safety inductions
• Performed HIRA assessments
• Investigated incidents
• Coordinated emergency preparedness
• Maintained statutory records
• Supported successful completion of projects with improved safety compliance

AUXILIARY NURSE at Madadeni Provincial Hospital (2006-07 – 2013-08)

Delivered quality patient care within a busy provincial healthcare environment while maintaining strict clinical governance and infection prevention standards.

• Patient care and clinical support
• Infection prevention and control
• Medical emergency response
• Occupational health awareness
• Patient safety compliance
• Clinical documentation
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Ethical healthcare practice
• Upholding Batho Pele Principles

Bachelor of Arts in Safety and Disaster Management – Lyceum College (2019 – 2024)

National Senior Certificate – Sabela High School