Samkelo Kanayo

Dedicated Environmental Management graduate and SHE Officer with practical experience in Occupational Health and Safety compliance, environmental monitoring, workplace inspections, hazard identification and risk assessments, incident reporting, SHE administration, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in supporting safety management systems, conducting workplace compliance assessments, maintaining SHE documentation, assisting with investigations, and implementing corrective actions. Strong understanding of occupational health and safety legislation including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Waste Management legislation and workplace safety regulations.

Demonstrates ability to support ISO-based management systems, conduct inspections and audits, prepare technical reports, coordinate safety awareness initiatives, and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Seeking to contribute SHEQ expertise towards ensuring compliance, risk reduction and improved safety performance within Environmental Programmes.

SHE Officer (Work Integrated Learning) - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

• Conducted workplace safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions, hazards and compliance gaps.
• Performed Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) to support risk control measures and workplace safety improvements.
• Assisted with occupational health and safety incident reporting, investigations and documentation processes.
• Maintained SHE registers, inspection records, compliance files and safety documentation.
• Supported implementation and monitoring of corrective actions following inspections and audits.
• Assisted with PPE compliance monitoring and safety awareness initiatives among staff and students.
• Supported occupational hygiene and environmental monitoring activities.
• Participated in compliance assessments aligned with occupational health and environmental legislation.
• Assisted with preparation of SHE reports, administrative records and compliance evidence.

HR Administrative Assistant - Transnet Rail Network Control (RNC)

(2021-01 - 2022-01)

• Managed employee records, confidential documentation and administrative systems.
• Assisted with document control, reporting and maintaining accurate records.
• Prepared reports, correspondence and administrative documentation for management use.
• Supported coordination of workplace administrative processes and operational activities.
• Developed strong skills in compliance documentation, information management and reporting.

Diploma - Environmental Management - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) (2025-01)

Bachelor of Arts - Geography & Environmental and Sustainable Studies - University of the Western Cape (UWC) (2020-01)

National Senior Certificate - Masibambane Secondary School (2015-01)