Pitso Namane

Highly experienced and dedicated Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) professional with more than 25 years of experience across mining, construction, engineering, shutdown, and petrochemical environments. Proven expertise in occupational health and safety management, risk assessment, incident investigation, contractor management, compliance auditing, and underground mining safety operations. Demonstrated ability to lead safety teams, implement safety systems, conduct inspections and audits, and ensure compliance with MHSA, OHS Act, ISO 45001:2018 standards, and client-specific safety requirements.

Safety Officer at TDS Project (2025-01 – 2025-03)

3-Month Contract

• Ensured De Beers Marine compliance with Venetia Underground Project (VUP) safety procedures and standards.
• Conducted underground workplace inspections and machinery inspections.
• Monitored welding and cutting compliance under safe declaration conditions.
• Conducted hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Investigated incidents, accidents, and unsafe occurrences.
• Maintained inspection registers and safety documentation.
• Facilitated health and safety meetings with representatives.
• Ensured proper PPE usage and employee safety training.

Chief Safety Officer at Murray & Roberts Cementation (VUP) (2015-01 – 2025-01)

• Led health and safety compliance within underground mining operations.
• Conducted regular inspections of machinery, workplaces, and high-risk areas.
• Investigated incidents and implemented corrective actions.
• Maintained safety management systems and inspection registers.
• Conducted quarterly health and safety representative meetings.
• Ensured legal compliance with MHSA and company safety standards.
• Managed occupational hygiene monitoring programmes.

Acting Chief Safety Officer at Basil Read Civil Engineering (VUP)

• Assisted in managing health and safety operations at Venetia Underground Project.
• Directed investigations into accidents and unsafe occurrences.
• Identified critical health and safety risks.
• Conducted safety inspections in critical and lower-risk operational areas.
• Managed corrective and preventative action systems.
• Submitted monthly safety reports to management.

Safety Officer at Basil Read Civil Engineering

• Conducted site inspections and safety audits.
• Investigated incidents and unsafe acts.
• Facilitated safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Maintained health and safety systems and inspection registers.
• Ensured compliance with PPE requirements and safe work procedures.

Safety Consultant at I.M. Neurotech – Venetia Mine (2013-01 – 2014-12)

• Conducted contractor onboarding for Venetia Underground Project.
• Assisted with aligning De Beers and Anglo American safety systems.
• Monitored and audited contractors and service providers.
• Ensured compliance with mine safety standards and procedures.

Safety Officer - 2013 Shutdown at Sasol Synfuels Shutdown (2013-01 – 2013-12)

• Conducted plant safety inspections and permit audits.
• Approved contractor safety files before work commencement.
• Assisted contractors during onboarding and site establishment.
• Conducted monthly contractor compliance audits.

Safety Officer at Toopvar Investments – Kumba Iron Ore (2011-01 – 2013-12)

• Coached employees on health and safety procedures.
• Assisted with DSTI and risk assessments.
• Conducted hazard identification and reporting.
• Assisted with emergency response and first aid cases.
• Managed work permits under high-voltage conditions.

Safety Officer at PPS (2006-01 – 2006-12)

• Compiled and maintained SHE files.
• Conducted safety inspections and inductions.
• Facilitated toolbox talks and safety training.
• Conducted incident investigations and implemented mitigation measures.
• Developed safe work procedures and risk assessments.

Safety Officer / Site Manager at Roofcrafters Pty Ltd (2007-01 – 2009-12)

• Conducted site establishment and contractor pack compilation.
• Performed incident investigations and reporting.
• Conducted DSTIs and risk assessments.
• Managed site operations and workforce attendance.
• Recorded man-hours and monitored project compliance.

Safety Officer / Scaffold Inspector at SGB Top Fix (2005-01 – 2005-12)

• Conducted scaffold inspections in line with SANS 10085 regulations.
• Updated SHE files and conducted risk assessments.
• Ensured PPE compliance and site safety monitoring.
• Reported deviations to management and supervisors.

Safety Officer at IPSCO – Sasol (1997-01 – 2005-12)

• Assisted with plant safety compliance and permit control.
• Conducted work permit monitoring in substations and high-voltage areas.
• Assisted during emergencies and shutdown activities.
• Ensured adherence to safety procedures and standards.

Standard 10 – Ntumediseng High School

Diploma in MS-DOS – Damelin College (1996-01 – 1996-12)