Thandeka Mzolo

Registered Construction Health and Safety Officer (CHSO) with over 8 years’ experience in construction, infrastructure, and project-based environments. Proven track record in implementing SHEQ systems, conducting risk assessments, managing contractor compliance, and ensuring adherence to OHS Act and client specifications. Strong in incident investigation, safety file management, audits, and workforce safety training.

Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement and zero-harm objectives.

Construction Health & Safety Officer - Spec Africa - Gauteng, South Africa

(2024-05)

• Compiling, submitting, and obtaining approval of safety files in line with client requirements.
• Conducting incident investigations and compiling reports to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Identifying workplace hazards and implementing risk control measures and safe work procedures.
• Conducting toolbox talks, safety training, and awareness programmes.
• Coordinating medical surveillance to ensure employee fitness for duty.
• Performing daily site inspections and participating in monthly safety meetings.
• Monitoring and auditing subcontractor compliance.
• Reviewing and approving subcontractor safety files.
• Compiling and submitting monthly safety reports.

Construction Health & Safety Officer - Ditshimega Project & Training - Gauteng, South Africa

(2023-06 - 2024-05)

• Managed safety file submissions and approvals according to client specifications.
• Investigated incidents and implemented preventative measures.
• Conducted hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Delivered safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions.
• Ensured valid medical surveillance for all employees.
• Conducted daily site inspections and attended safety meetings.
• Prepared monthly safety reports.

Health & Safety Officer - Excellence @ Work CC - Durban, South Africa

(2016-03 - 2020-03)

• Managed client-compliant safety files and documentation.
• Conducted incident investigations and reporting.
• Implemented risk assessments and safe working procedures.
• Facilitated safety training and toolbox talks.
• Coordinated employee medical surveillance.
• Conducted daily site inspections and monthly safety meetings.
• Performed administrative duties including EPWP reports, attendance registers, purchase requisitions, petty cash, payroll support, and plant timesheets.

Health & Safety Officer - ETC Plumbers - Durban, South Africa

(2015-08 - 2016-03)

• Prepared and submitted safety files for client approval.
• Conducted incident investigations and reporting.
• Performed hazard identification and risk assessments.
• Delivered toolbox talks and safety awareness programmes.
• Ensured employee medical surveillance compliance.
• Conducted site inspections and safety meetings.
• Managed labour timesheets for site workers.

Health & Safety Officer - Alliance Construction - Durban, South Africa

(2015-03 - 2015-03)

• Assisted with safety file preparation and compliance.
• Conducted hazard identification and site inspections.
• Supported incident investigations and safety reporting.
• Maintained labour timesheets and site safety records.

SAMTRAC - NOSA (2014 - 2014)

Introduction to SAMTRAC - HIRA & System Tools - NOSA (2014 - 2014)

Applying SHE Principles & Procedures (ASHEPP) - NOSA (2014 - 2014)

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) - Pano JS School (2013 - 2013)

Certificate in Manufacuring safety management - IQ Academy (2025)