Thandeka Innocencia

Health and safety professional with strong background in implementing and maintaining safety protocols. Reliable and adaptable team player focused on ensuring workplace safety and compliance with regulations. Known for effective risk assessments and incident investigations, contributing to safer work environment.

HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER - NUDAWN EGGS - Winterton

(2019-08 - 2026-02)

• Managed hazardous materials handling procedures, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and disposal.
• Implemented a proactive approach to hazard identification by regularly evaluating work processes and equipment for potential risks.
• Reduced the occurrence of accidents by implementing safety training programs for employees.
• Collaborated with management to develop comprehensive health and safety policies for the company.
• Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
• Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
• Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.

Food Quality Controller - ESKORT LIMITED - Estcourt

(2016-03 - 2019-07)

• Implementing and maintaining food safety management systems.
• Ensuring adherence to relevant health and safety regulations.
• Oversee quality control processes to ensure products meet specified standards.
• Identifying potential hazards, conducting risk assessments and implementing control measures.
• Conducting regular internal and external audits to verify compliance and identify areas for improvements.
• Developing and delivering training programs to educate employees on safety, hygiene and quality procedures.
• Stayed current on emerging trends and legislation related to food safety through ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Identified areas for improvement within existing protocols by analyzing historical data on nonconformances and root cause analyses results.
• Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluated new suppliers for adherence to quality and safety requirements, reducing risks associated with ingredient sourcing.
• Designed customized HACCP plans for various clients, ensuring specific needs were met while adhering to industry standards.
• Conducted risk assessments for potential hazards, enabling proactive measures to be taken in maintaining high standards of food safety.
• Performed regular inspections of production lines to guarantee sanitary environment.
• Tested new, alternative raw materials through analysis, sourcing and trials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices regarding labeling and packaging.

SAMTRAC NQF LEVEL 5 - NOSA COLLEGE (2020-01)