Thobeka Kweyama

Dedicated Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer with experience in manufacturing, construction support, engineering, and plant equipment. Skilled in contractor management, occupational health and safety compliance, risk assessments, incident investigations, legal compliance audits, health and safety file management, and implementation of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems. Registered with SACPCMP as a Construction Health and Safety Officer and committed to promoting a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance with South African health and safety legislation.

EHS Officer at Safal Steel (Pty) Ltd (2025-10 – Present)

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Construction Regulations, Environmental legislation, and company EHS policies.
• Monitor contractor compliance and review contractor health and safety files before work commences.
• Conduct workplace inspections, compliance audits, and behavioural safety observations.
• Perform hazard identification and risk assessments and implement suitable control measures.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain legal registers, incident registers, CAPA registers, inspection records, and EHS documentation.
• Support ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems through audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and EHS awareness training.
• Monitor permit-to-work activities including hot work, confined space entry, working at heights, and lockout/tagout.
• Inspect fire protection equipment, first aid facilities, emergency showers, and other emergency equipment.
• Conduct environmental inspections relating to waste management, chemical storage, and pollution prevention.
• Compile EHS reports and communicate safety performance to management.
• Participate in emergency drills and promote continual improvement of EHS performance.

Risk Control Officer Intern - FTC at Transnet National Ports Authority (2023-09 – 2025-08)

• Conduct contractor health and safety file audits.
• Assist with construction and maintenance safety inspections.
• Perform workplace risk assessments and hazard identification.
• Investigate incidents and near misses and assist with implementing corrective actions.
• Support implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Conduct legal compliance inspections and audits.
• Maintain risk registers, incident records, and safety documentation.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities and drills.
• Liaise with contractors, project managers, and operational stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

SHE Level 2 - Construction Project Based - FTC at Transnet Freight Rail (2021-05 – 2023-01)

• Maintain safety file documents.
• Compile and maintain legal registers and safety documentation.
• Conduct site safety inspections, identify potential hazards and recommend mitigation actions.
• Monitor safety compliance and ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
• Assist in implementing baseline risk assessments and daily risk assessments are conducted.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures.
• Record and investigate accidents and incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Provide safety inductions and training sessions for workers.
• Maintain records of specialists' health and safety competency and resource assessments.
• Preparing for monthly safety audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Communicate health and safety risks and procedures to site personnel.
• Participate in safety meetings and provide feedback on health and safety challenges.
• Preparing recording SHE committee meeting minutes and follow up on action items.
• Prepare and implement emergency response plans.
• Review and update tender works health and safety sections.
• Maintain and update safety files and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Track safety performance and provide regular safety reports.
• Conduct toolbox talks to communicate safety concerns and best practices.

National Diploma in Safety Management – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2021)

National Senior Certificate in Grade 12 – Gabigabi High School (2010)