Puleng Veronica

Results-driven Safety Management professional with 6 years of experience spanning steel manufacturing and large-scale construction. Proven track record of transitioning from field-level safety oversight to strategic plant management. Expert in implementing Integrated Management Systems (IMS), conducting ISO 9001:2015 internal audits, and ensuring 100% compliance with OHS Act and SACPCMP standards. Adequately balances operational productivity with a "Zero Harm" culture.

Plant Manager (Construction & Steel Manufacturing) at Makgotamishe and MONL Joint Venture (2025-03 – Present)

Overseeing safety and operations for both the fabrication plant and active construction sites with direct accountability for safety performance across multiple divisions.

• Overseeing safety and operations for both the fabrication plant and active construction sites
• Direct accountability for the safety performance of 50 employees across two divisions
• Integrated ISO 9001:2015 quality standards into daily manufacturing workflows to reduce waste and safety non-conformances
• Manage operational budgets and resource allocation for plant machinery and site-based safety equipment
• Liaise with Department of Labour inspectors and external auditors to maintain site standing

Quality Controller at Monl Frames Steel Works (Manufacturing entity within Makgotamishe and Monl Joint Venture) (2022-10 – Present)

Performing visual inspections, measurements and functional tests on steel components to ensure quality and compliance standards.

• Perform visual inspections, measurements and functional tests on steel components to verify compliance with technical drawings
• Supervise fabrication and welding stages to ensure adherence to quality standards and proper procedures
• Identify defects, stop production if necessary and assist in identifying causes for corrective action

Construction Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) at Makgotamishe Building and Construction (2022-10 – 2025-02)

Managed site-specific health and safety compliance for high-risk construction projects with focus on SACPCMP standards and proactive risk management.

• Managed site-specific health and safety files for high-risk construction projects
• Conducted daily toolbox talks, site inspections, and risk assessments to ensure SACPCMP compliance
• Reduced Lost Time Injury (LTI) rates by 20% through the implementation of a proactive "near-miss" reporting system

Junior Safety Officer at Makgotamishe Building and Construction (2020-01 – 2022-09)

Supported safety operations and risk management for steel manufacturing and construction projects.

• Assisted in the development of baseline risk assessments for steel manufacturing processes
• Maintained PPE registers and coordinated safety induction training for new hires and contractors
• Supported the senior safety team during internal audits and incident investigations

Diploma in Safety Management – Vaal University of Technology