Sakazane Nkabinde

Proactive and results-driven Certified Safety Officer with extensive experience in SHEQ administration, occupational health and environmental management. Skilled in developing and implementing safety policies, conducting incident investigations, and ensuring full compliance with employee and contractor safety management. Adept at SHEQ documentation, data management, safety audits, and stakeholder engagement.

Junior Safety Officer - First National Battery - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2023-01)

• Conduct SHEQ risk assessments (HIRA) and track corrective actions.
• Manage SHEQ document control, ensuring reports, checklists, and records are archived per system requirements.
• Assist in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with OHSA (Act 85 of 1993).
• Support SHEQ induction sessions for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.
• Collect and capture waste manifests, assisting with sustainability data reporting.
• Coordinate contractor management, ensuring safety files are up to date and meet legal requirements.
• Assist in radiation and waste management assessments, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Battery Loader/Processor - First National Battery - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2018-02 - 2021-02)

• Supported SHEQ compliance efforts by identifying and reporting safety hazards.
• Assisted in implementing ergonomic safety practices to reduce workplace injuries.
• Promoted workplace safety culture through participation in awareness programs.

Junior Safety Officer - BuildMat Global Construction - Johannesburg, South Africa

(2016-03 - 2016-10)

• Conducted site inspections and ensured compliance with OHSA & NEMA regulations.
• Assisted in developing safety manuals, policies, and emergency response plans.
• Coordinated workplace safety training programs to reinforce hazard prevention strategies.
• Monitored contractor compliance, ensuring proper documentation and safety adherence.

Diploma - Safety and Management - University of South Africa

Higher Certificate - Economics and Management Sciences - University of South Africa (2021)

Diploma - Environmental Management - Alison (2023)

NEBOSH International General Certificate - Occupational Health and Safety - SHEilds