Seipati Kgothule

Experienced Senior HSE Officer and SHEQ Manager with 13+ years of HSE professional experience across renewable energy, BESS, PV solar, Operations and Maintenance, EPC construction, operations and maintenance, infrastructure construction and manufacturing environments. Experienced in implementing and managing SHEQ systems through construction and operational phases, with strong capability in HIRA, site inspections and audits, Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO, contractor management, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, environmental compliance, HSE reporting, training and safety culture development. Currently serving as Senior HSE Officer on the 103MW/412MWh Oasis 1 Nieuwehoop BESS/PV renewable-energy EPC construction project.

Previously served as SHEQ Manager at the 75MW Letsatsi O&M PV Solar Energy Plant. Strong knowledge of the OHS Act 85 of 1993, Construction Regulations, COIDA and environmental requirements. Skilled in internal auditing and proficient in HSSE management software.

SACPCMP registered as CHSO/1426/2017. Currently studying the NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.

Senior HSE Officer - HDEC SA PowerChina – Oasis 1 Nieuwehoop (BESS/IPP) Renewable Energy EPC Project - Kenhardt, Northern Cape

(2025-04)

Project: 103MW/412MWh BESS/PV construction project Client: EDF Group / Mulilo Capacity: 103MW / 412MWh

• Supported development, implementation and maintenance of HSE policies and procedures.
• Monitored Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during electrical installation activities.
• Maintained HSE documentation, audit and incident reports, training records and legal appointments.
• Delivered toolbox talks, site inductions and HSE training and awareness campaigns.
• Subcontractor management and supervising subcontractor Safety Officers.
• Conducted internal site safety inspections and audits and followed up corrective actions.
• Investigated incidents, accidents and near-misses; prepared reports and recommendations.(including security breaches)
• Coordinated emergency preparedness and response activities and monitored availability and maintenance of firefighting and first-aid equipment.
• Supervised and guided HSE Officers, safety representatives, contractors and subcontractors’
• Monitored environmental controls including waste management, dust, noise, spill prevention and hazardous-material handling.
• Coordinated with security personnel to ensure site security is maintained at all times.
• Supported client audits and inspections and maintained effective communication with EPC management, regulation authorities contractors and other stakeholders.
• Led, supported and coordinated HSE committee meetings.

Senior HSE Officer - HDEC SA PowerChina – Oasis Mookodi (BESS/IPP) Renewable Energy EPC Project - Vryburg, North West

(2025-01 - 2025-03)

Project: 77MW/308MWh BESS/IPP construction project Client: EDF Renewables / Mulilo Capacity: 77MW / 308MWh

• Verified Permit-to-Work compliance and monitored high-risk activities including electrical installation and cable work, lifting operations, working at heights, confined spaces, deep excavations, hot work and battery-container installation/positioning.
• Implemented and monitored HSE policies, procedures and plans in line with legal, project and ISO requirements.
• Regularly reviewed and updated risk assessments as required.
• Supervising and guiding HSE Officers, safety representatives, contractors and subcontractors
• Recorded and reported incidents, accidents and near-misses and supported root-cause analysis.
• Conducted HIRA, site inspections, audits and safety observations.
• Monitored and managed waste disposal, pollution control, noise and dust and mitigation measures.
• Delivered site inductions, toolbox talks, safety training and awareness campaigns for employees and contractors.
• Maintained HSE documentation, registers, statistics and daily/weekly reports and submitted regulatory reports.
• Coordinated safety training programmes and supported implementation of the site SHEQ management system in line with ISO 9001.
• Investigated incidents, accidents and near-misses, identified root causes and implemented corrective actions.
• Promoted a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement.

SHEQ Manager - Gransolar Group – Letsatsi O&M PV Solar Energy Plant - Bloemfontein

(2019-09 - 2024-12)

Project: 75MW Photovoltaic Renewable Energy Solar Plant Capacity: 75MW

• Supported the development, implementation and maintenance of health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
• Ensured compliance with applicable legislation, client requirements, project specifications and company standards and maintained the legal compliance register.
• Managed COIDA claims and tracked HSE/SHEQ KPIs including incidents, near-misses, inspections, audits, training and environmental performance.
• Compiling and reviewing EPC and contractors` health and safety files.
• Organizing safety committee meetings and implementing initiatives for employees.
• Preparing and disseminating safety related communications including posters and newsletters.
• Conducted SHE inspections and audits across the solar plant to ensure compliance, preparing and submitting regulatory reports and documentation required by environmental and occupational health agencies.
• Managed contractor, subcontractor and service-provider SHEQ compliance and drove continuous improvement across plant operations.
• Maintaining and updating all necessary safety records, certifications, permits and logs.(Asset management HSE administration)
• Implemented the PV plant SHE management system and monitored company SHEQ policies and Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Planned and coordinated HSE meetings with contractors and liaised with the Project Manager, client representatives, consultants and stakeholders.
• Coordinated inductions, toolbox talks, safety awareness campaigns, medicals and surveillance.
• Oversaw implementation of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and advised on environmental management and compliance with the Operational Environmental Management Plan.
• Maintained safety records, certifications, permits and Letter of Good Standing.
• Prepared and submitted regulatory reports on ESG matters.

Senior HSE Officer - Selatile Moloi & Thabure Consulting Engineers - Thabong Ext 26 – Freedom Square, Welkom, Free State

(2018-08 - 2019-08)

Project: Construction of water and sewer infrastructure for 390 sites, Thabong Ext 26 – Freedom Square, Welkom, Free State

• Performed daily site inspections to identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Attended project progress and HSE meetings and provided professional advice on safety risks.
• Monitored corrective and preventive actions through to close-out.
• Supervised HSE Officers and safety representatives on site.
• Maintained legal registers and monitored statutory appointments and inspections.
• Stopped or escalated work where imminent danger or serious HSE breaches were identified.
• Conducted site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, training and awareness campaigns.
• Monitored compliance with method statements, risk assessments and safe work procedures.
• Monitored contractor and subcontractor compliance with HSE requirements.

HSE Officer - SLB Consulting Engineers - Bothaville

(2018-05 - 2019-05)

Project: Installation of sewer pipes, Bothaville | Client: Department of Human Settlement, Free State

• Developed and implemented company HSE policies and procedures and monitored compliance.
• Verified compliance with the OHS Act and relevant regulations.
• Ensured fire equipment and first-aid facilities were available and maintained and coordinated emergency drills.
• Monitored environmental regulatory compliance and promoted environmental awareness and sustainable practices.
• Identified hazards, conducted risk assessments and recommended control measures.
• Updated and reviewed risk assessments and monitored compliance with the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.

OHS Consultant / HSE Officer - Dihwai Feeds t/a Site A. Health & Safety Consulting

(2016-08 - 2018-05)

• Prepared construction project baseline risk assessments and monitored compliance with client health and safety specifications.
• Reviewed contractor safety files and evaluated method statements.
• Monitored Permit-to-Work systems and occupational health and safety programmes, including medical surveillance.
• Liaised with clients, contractors, regulatory authorities and stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Monitored implementation of contractor health and safety plans and conducted periodic audits.
• Prepared monthly audit reports and consolidated health and safety files.

Manufacturing - Dihwai Feeds

(2016-08 - 2018-07)

• Conducted HIRA for production, maintenance, warehousing and loading/offloading activities.
• Controlled hazards associated with machinery, conveyors, mixers, mills, bagging equipment and automated production lines.
• Managed LOTO and safe machinery isolation and controlled risks from dust, noise, chemicals, moving machinery, heat, manual handling and working at heights.
• Monitored occupational health risks including noise exposure, respiratory hazards, ergonomics and chemical exposure.
• Managed hazardous chemicals including SDS availability, labelling, storage and handling.
• Monitored housekeeping and hygiene standards and maintained HSE records, statistics, inspection reports, training records and legal compliance documentation.
• Worked with Quality/Feed Safety teams to support safe production conditions.

HSE Officer - Site A. Health & Safety Consulting – HARMONY EPC Contractor Gold Mine Project

(2023-04 - 2025-01)

Project: 30MW Phase 2A Photovoltaic Renewable Energy Plant

• Developed, updated and maintained SHEQ management systems and documentation.
• Reviewed risk assessments, safe work procedures, method statements and SHE files.
• Monitored contractor compliance with the OHS Act and relevant regulations.
• Facilitated toolbox talks, safety inductions and training awareness campaigns.
• Conducted HIRA and recommended control measures.
• Monitored high-risk activities including lifting operations, deep excavations, working at heights and electrical installation.

OHS Consultant - MEKAN Engineering & Project Management - ZF Mgcawu District Municipality, Northern Cape

(2016-10 - 2018-03)

Project: Loading/offloading and commissioning of standby generators at provincial clinics and hospitals, ZF Mgcawu District Municipality, Northern Cape

• Advised the client on compliance with the OHS Act and applicable regulations.
• Developed project-specific Health and Safety Baseline Risk Assessments and maintained legal compliance registers and safety documentation.
• Assessed and monitored contractor compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Conducted site inspections and OHS audits and prepared reports for management.
• Conducted incident and accident investigations, identified root causes and recommended corrective and preventive actions.
• Facilitated risk assessments for high-risk activities including working at heights, confined spaces, lifting operations, excavations and electrical work.

HSE Officer - Mphati Assoc - Bloemfontein

(2015-03 - 2016-03)

Project: Renovations and refurbishments of Glen Agricultural College, Bloemfontein

• Liaised with project management, supervisors, workers, clients and contractors on HSE matters.
• Monitored contractor compliance with the OHS Act 85 of 1993.
• Conducted inspections and incident/accident investigations and prepared reports.
• Tracked corrective actions through to close-out.
• Conducted toolbox talks, inductions and site training.
• Monitored waste management, pollution control, PPE compliance and HSE performance indicators.

HSE Officer - Bophepa Environmental Control (Pty) Ltd - Free State

(2013-02 - 2015-02)

Project: Construction projects including indoor sports centres, poultry farmhouses and a public library in the Free State

• Implemented and maintained environmental health and safety programmes involving hazard identification, evaluation and control.
• Ensured compliance with the OHS Act, Construction Regulations and environmental requirements.
• Conducted HIRA and monitored implementation of control measures.
• Performed daily site inspections and identified unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and environmental risks.
• Investigated environmental incidents and recommended preventive measures.
• Prepared incident investigation reports and safety statistics.

Health and Safety Officer - NMC Construction (Pty) Ltd - Welkom

(2012-07 - 2012-11)

Project: Construction of Welkom Square Shopping Complex – Pick n Pay, Welkom

• Conducted site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings and awareness campaigns.
• Maintained incident, inspection, training and safety records.
• Monitored PPE compliance and high-risk activities including working at heights, deep excavations, lifting operations (including structural steel engineering) hot work, electrical work, confined spaces and concrete work.
• Verified Permit-to-Work and required authorisations before high-risk work commenced.
• Monitored environmental controls including waste, spill prevention, dust, noise, pollution and hazardous substances.
• Monitored corrective and preventive actions, housekeeping, access routes, scaffolding, ladders, temporary works and site facilities.

Health and Safety Officer - BMD Developments (Pty) Ltd - Welkom, Free State

(2011-01 - 2012-06)

Project: Construction of Graceland Cluster Houses, Welkom, Free State

• Conducted daily toolbox talks and maintained attendance registers.
• Organised new-employee site inductions and conducted daily site inspections.
• Monitored PPE adherence, investigated incidents/accidents and maintained contractor safety files.
• Inspected equipment and completed safety checklists and registers.

Teacher - Eldoret Secondary School - Odendaalsrus

(1994-01 - 2010-12)

• Taught English and Business Studies for Grades 10–12.
• Served as Lejweleputswa District Schools Safety Official.
• Identified hazards in classroom and practical learning environments and implemented appropriate controls.
• Supported emergency preparedness, evacuation and emergency drills and maintained accurate records.

NEBOSH International Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety - SHIELDS

Production/Operations and Productivity Management - UNISA

Teachers’ Education Diploma - Teaching - CUT (previously Vista University)