DIRK JACOBUS VENTER VENTER
(CV)
ABOUT ME
I am an ambitious goal-orientated safety professional with a wealth of health, safety, environmental and logistical skills, acquired across a wide range of roles.
CONTACTS
*********@*****.***
473 Hexriver Estates,
Waterkloof East,
Rustenburg, NW,
South Africa, 0300
PERSONAL SKILLS
Organisation
Leadership
Analytical
Communication
Responsive / Flexible
Solid judgement
Focussed
Self-motivated
Target driven
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Inspection
Supervision
EHS Administration
Risk Assessment
Incident Investigation/Analysis
Training / Inductions
Reporting
Security
Pilot Cessna 172
Pilot -Unmanned Arial Vehicles
PADI Certified Scuba Diver
Computer Literate – MS Office
WORK EXPERIENCE
FLSmidth (Pty) Ltd, Grootegeluk Coal Mine, Lephalale
(2017 –Mar 2018)
SAFETY OFFICER -
Provide support to the Project Manager and EHS Manager in the implementation and maintenance of the Site EHS Management System.
Supervise site activities to ensure that the defined site EHS rules are complied with.
GFO Consulting Services, Mali / Tanzania (2015 – 2017)
MATERIALS SUPERVISOR -
Relocation and binning of stock;
Shelving and rack labelling in line with new binning scheme;
Implementation of proper stacking, storing and preservation practices;
Tracking and expediting of local and international orders.
Kinross Gold Corporation, Tasiast Mine, Mauritania
(2012 – 2013)
SAFETY OFFICER –
Safety Training, coaching and mentoring of Mauritanian safety officers and employees on inspections, incident investigations, logging actions on action register, ensuring close out of actions, audits and record keeping, toolbox meetings and safety meetings.
Supervise site activities to ensure that the defined site EHS rules are complied with.
Integrated Risk Management (IRM.NET), Anglo Platinum Mines, Rustenburg, South Africa (2010 -2011)
BUSSINESS SUPPORT IMPLEMENTER -
Provided training for users on applications of Risk Management System i.e. Log inspections, sub-standard acts and conditions, audits, incidents, actions, etc.
Provided Site Safety Manager / Production Managers with all safety related management information and graphs as needed.
British Army; Royal Artillery, United Kingdom (2005 – 2009)
NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER –
Lance Bombardier Decorated for active combat service in Iraq and Afghanistan.
REGISTRATIONS
IOSHSA –
Tech Member 38782033
SACPCMP – In process
BIO
Identity Number
850-***-**** 084
Passport Number
A 05501514 Validity: 10/08/2026
Gender
Male
Ethnic Group
White
Language
English, Afrikaans
Drivers Licence
Code 08
GENERAL
Desired job location Willing to relocate - locally/internationally
Availability
Immediately
INTERESTS / PASTIMES
Flying
Diving
Hunting
Fishing
Aerial Photography
EDUCATION
Safety Officers Certificate (COMSOC 1) (Cum Laude) (Chamber of Mines of SA);
Safety Management (SAMTRAC) (Cum Laude) (NOSA);
Applying Health, Safety and Environmental Principles (NOSA)
The Professional Supervisor (Queens University, Canada);
Inspections (IRCA);
Aviation Security (Professional Aviation Services);
Private Pilot License (SA Flight Training Academy);
Unmanned Arial Vehicle License (Pro Wings);
Desert Hawk 3 Mini UAV Operator (British Army);
Level 2 Phoenix UAV Operator (British Army);
Non-Commissioned Officers Cadre Course (British Army);
Gunner Command Systems (British Army);
Bowman HF/VHF Operator (British Army);
Hazmat Driver Class 1, 2, 3, 6, 8 (British Army);
Communication Technology (British Army);
Adult Numeracy (British Army);
Skills in Information and Communication Technology (British Army);
Skills in Communication (British Army);
IT2 Introducing Computers (British Army);
First Aid Level 1 (EMCARE)
Scuba Diver – Open Water, Advanced, Deep Diver, Rescue Diver, Nitrox; Wreck; Peak Performance Buoyancy. (PADI)
Grade 12 (Schoonspruit High, Klerksdorp, South Africa)