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.
