Thembie Patricia Gama

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Phone: 063-***-****

E-mail: ad0wpo@r.postjobfree.com

Identity number: 820**********

Objectives

Seeking to utilize knowledge of health and safety, safety environmental protocol integration in the Management, environment and quality systems in fostering compliance in safety procedures along with applicable legislatures, and ensure a safe work place at all times in the position as a health and Safety Officer in motivating and enhancing the safety culture conscious amongst all employees and all levels of management reducing the number of incidents and empowering compliance. Career Summary

With plus 11 experience within the Mining Environment coupling working with the DMRe, Underground Mining, Opencast Mining, Production Mining and blasting Mining where I have gained an excellent knowledge in Risk Management, Integrated Quality and Safety Management Systems, hazard prevention. Adapt at developing safety plans for any location working closely with field management to maintain safety and staying up to date on all safety requirements. An individual with strong organizational, communication and auditing skills which helps me to create safe and healthy work environment for well - being of all employees and optimization of business outcomes.

Education

Sheilds Diploma in Health and Safety (2021 - current)

Promote a positive health and safety culture

Develop and implement the health and safety policy

Develop and implement effective communication systems for health and safety information

Develop and maintain individual and organisational competence in health and safety matters

Identify, assess and control health and safety risks

Develop and implement proactive monitoring systems for health and safety

Develop and implement reactive monitoring systems for health and safety

Develop and implement health and safety emergency response systems and procedures

Develop and implement health and safety review systems

Maintain knowledge of improvements to influence health and safety practice NEBOSH Int. Diploma in Occ. Health and Safety Management (S/N:290513) (Current)

International Management of Health and Safety

International Control of hazardous Agents in the Workplace

International Workplace and Work Equipment Safety

Application of Health and Safety Theory and Practice Safety officers Diploma (COMSOC 1 / 2) -“Cum Laude” (2017)

COMSOC 1 - Fire Prevention Techniques / Surface, Gas welding & Electric Welding Safety / Accident and Incident Investigation Systems / Moving Machinery Safety / Environmental Hazards / Functions of Safety Officers / Coal Hazards / Hazardous Materials Safety / Mine Health and Safety Act.

COMSOC 2 – Safety Management Principles / Communication Skills / Security Philosophy / Occupational Health and Hygiene / Task Observations / Emergency Preparedness / Risk Management / Ergonomics / Planned inspections / Explosives Safety / Auditing Skills / Implementation of a Safety Programme.

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Diploma in Information and Communications Technology (2002 - 2004)

Communication Management

Financial Management

Information (data) Management

Systems Management

Grade 12 Matric Certificate (2001)

English / Afrikaans / Biology / Geography / Business Economics / Mathematics Short Courses (completed / Planned for)

Competent A - MQA (2019)

Advanced Microsoft Excel Course – Short course (2010)

First Aid Level 2 Course – Awaiting certification (2018)

ICAM Investigation (2018) In-house Training

Certificate of attendance – Nature Conservation (2001)

Risk Management and Quality Management

Blasting Course – oncoming

Achieved OHSAS 18001:2007 certification for Corobrik Glencoe Factories within 03 months of implementation.

Appointed as COVID19 Compliance Officer, Incident Investigator.

Achieved certification for ISO 14001:2015 for Glencoe Factory within 5 months of implementation of the 2015 standard.

Successfully integrated OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 14001:2015 into a SHEQ Management System.

Successfully migrated from OHSAS 18001:2007 standard to the new ISO 45001:2018 standard.

Played a key role in drafting of all Codes of Practices and procedures required by the DMR.

Successfully reduced DIFR from 4.61 to 0.00 within 1 year by implementing “SMART” objectives to mitigate significant risks at Glencoe Factory.

Affiliations / Awards and Distinctions

SASOC & SAIOH Membership

Buffalo Coal 5 year Excellent Long Service Award – 2017

COMSOC 1, 2 - Cumlade equating to distinction

Experience

SHEQ SUPERVISOR (01 February 202 – date)

Corobrik PTY Ltd – Glencoe Factory Kzn

Compile and maintain safety files and other relevant project files

Collating, managing, revising Procedures (SOPs / COPs SWPs)

Conduct Inspection as per compliance

Coaching and Training all relevant procedures, legislature

Developing Health and safety programmes

Responding to employees safety concerns

Enforcing compliance and safety guidelines

Assisting in Incident Inquiries and conducting underground and surface audits, inspections, VFLs and compliance checks, PTOs, Hira

Responding to HR matters

Holding safety meetings, Audit Meetings, Trainings.

Incident and accident investigations.

PPE management as compliance.

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Safety package Implementation & improvement of SHEQ, Environment, Quality Integrated Management Systems

(OHSAS 18001:2007 & ISO 14001:2015),

Audits and evaluates work methods for optimum performance with regard to overall risk in compliance with company standards and procedures. Analyses and develops solutions to reduce HSE risks potential to the company resources and facilities. Includes monitoring the status of safety and fire protection systems to ensure the plant systems are functioning correctly.

Responsible for hazard identification and risk assessment implementation and effectiveness.

Participates in the ongoing training and development of assigned employees, including assessing employees training and development needs, directing the preparations of structured development/familiarization programs, monitoring and reporting.

Use effective strategies to Identify Hazards/Aspects and Assess Risk/Impacts. Ensures that employees work under control and in a safe and environmentally sound manner.

Well verse with SHEQ procedures & standards

Responsible for internal SHEQ, Environmental and Quality system audits

Carry out other similar or related duties such as, maintaining various data and information on a variety of safety issues and procedures or reports to keep management informed.

Responsible for representing the company in external audits

Responsible for representing the company in DMR/DOL Inspector Visits

Responsible for PPE analysis and management

Responsible for coordinating incident investigations (establish root cause analysis)

Responsible for waste management

Responsible for all SHE files onsite and close liaison with sub – contractors

Overall day to day ‘hands on’ involvement on site pertaining to safety related issues, commitment and positive behavior to comply to relevant legislation (OHS Act 85 of 1993, MHSA) and SHE Standards.

Analyzed yield ratio trends, documented and solved current problems.

Reviewing and developing SHE Documentation including procedures & guidelines

Developing, monitoring & maintaining company and departmental procedures for the systematic identification and assessment and control of risks during modifications, projects and operations.

Working with the senior management to identify wide trends, shifts and issues relating to SHER, that impact on strategy delivery and ensuring that effective SHER plans are in place to address them.

Participating in SHER activities such as attending management meetings and SHER forums.

Driving a culture of safety ownership at all levels of the company with a strong emphasis on behavior-based safety.

Conduct and facilitate incident investigation according to legal requirements and organisational needs

Monitoring the SHEQ compliance by contractors on site.

Developing, reviewing and monitoring SHER objectives and targets.

Developing and implementing continuous improvement for SHER performance.

Providing an assurance and audit role for relevant standards and legislation.

Monitor SHEQ system compliance.

Ensuring that staff and contractors comply with relevant legislation, regulations and standards.

Inspecting and evaluating the environment, equipment and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with government safety regulations and industry standards.

Initiating and implementing plans to ensure compliance on all fronts.

SO Auditing (ISO 45001, 9001, 14001)

Managing the Social and Labour (SLP) document and Rollout. Safety Officer (2018- 2020)

Jindal Africa PTY Ltd - PR Mining / SSE Contractors (Wakkerstroom Rd Piet Retief)

Compile and maintain safety files and other relevant project files

Collating, managing, revising Procedures (SOPs / COPs SWPs)

Conduct Inspection as per compliance

Coaching and Training all relevant procedures, legislature

Developing Health and safety programmes

Responding to employees safety concerns and investigation

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Enforcing compliance and safety guidelines

Assisting in Incident Inquiries and conducting underground and surface audits, inspections, VFLs and compliance checks, PTOs, Hira

Responding to HR matters

Holding safety meetings,

Incident and accident investigations

PPE management as compliance

Safety package

Managing and Monitoring the SHEQ compliance system

Incident investigation and recall mitigation measures

Reporting to relevant Stakeholders

Develop and participate in SHEQ awareness campaigns/Interventions.

Conduct and facilitate incident investigation according to legal requirements according to organizational needs and expectations.

SHEC Administrator / Safety Officer (Exper) (2012 –2018) Buffalo Coal Pty Ltd (1 Greytown Road Dundee 3000)

Compile and maintain safety files and other relevant project files

Conduct Pre-implementation Risk Assessments on new sites as and when required

Identify Mitigation measures in conjunction with relevant personnel and levels of Management

Provide SHE improvement proposal, corrective action resources for corrective ctions and plan implementation

Follow up to ensure corrective actions are implemented where necessary and that requirements are complied with thereof

Conduct SHE Committee Meetings (Plan, Schedule, Review)

Investigation and Corrective actions reporting

Root cause investigation of SHE complaints and report result to the SHE Manager

Prepare daily, weekly and monthly SHE reports, stats and additions to the SHE performance presentation in relations to SHE Performance

Report to the SHE Manager on any Adhoc matters with regards to the DMRe

Compile and submit investigation reports to the SHE Manager

Analysis, Compile, Monitor and review all COPs, STPs, SOPs, SWPs and any Safety Related Policies

Implement and monitor the Change Management Process

Manage, Maintain and Control all Legal Appointments as per Compliance

Contractor hours and report on all repetitive matter not addressed

Co-ordinate and participate in incident, near missed and accident investigation

Assist in the development of all required documentation, operational checks and reports for the SHE Management Systems(Actsonline, Mango Doc Server)

Respond to fire and first aid responses

Training and compile monthly safety reports

Serve as point of contact between the company and the DMRe

Supervise regular emergency response exercises

Assist in the development and implement of emergency response procedures

Monitor SHEQ system compliance

I kindly would like to draw attention to the attention Safety officer (A) with a workforce of 1000 employees with a production of not less than 5000 tons, Operations Underground and Processing and Surface.

“Compliance to MHSA and OHS Act standards in safety facilitation between employees.” Administrator (2004 –2007)

Department of Mineral Regulation Energy (DMR)(333 Albert Lembede Street Durban Bay house - Durban)

Database Mines Incident registrar

Recording of all documents presented to the Department : MR / MP / Correspondence / Inquiries

Signing of contracts between the Department and Stakeholders as duly fit

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Reception / Registry / Regional Manager’s office Reliever

Routing of files Registry – relevant Personnel

Onsite mine Inspections

MHSA document audit

Facilitation Meeting and Administering the Regional Managers office in her absence

Auditing files for compliance

Reporting and inspections, auditing company files along with registry work.

Monitor SHEQ system compliance

Mining equipment used in Quarry/Open cast Mining area / Underground Mines (Blasting and non-Blasting CM Section);

Articulated Dumper Trucks

Excavator

Dozer, LHD, LDVs

Conveyors belt systems

Water truck for dust suppression

Water pumps, Excavator, Manitou

Grader

Front End Loader

Scoop

Continuous Miner, Loader

Switches

Loader

Jack hammer, Face drill, Horizontal drill, etc

Equipment used in the brick manufacturing plant;

• Front end loader

• Conveyer belts

• Box Feeder

• Primary & Secondary rollers

• Extruder

• Vacuum pump

• Reel cutter

• Tunnel Kiln

• Forklifts/JBC’s, Hysters with Tandem forks, tractors & Sweeper.

• 11kv Substation

• Various MCC’s

• Air Compressors & Pressure vessels

• Gas cutting equipment

Skills

• Detail Oriented

• Communication skills

• Problem solving skills

• Ability to use technology

• MHSA / OHS Act knowledgeable

• Information Evaluation

• Ability to comply with standards

• Training and teaching others

• ICAM, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 1400

• Competency A

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References

1. Thabo Dube (Director General – MHS Council / DMR) - 082-***-**** 2. Inspector Menzi Simelane (DMRe – Witbank) - 082-***-**** 3. Marc Bradbury (GES – SSE Contractors) - 084-***-**** (Jindal SSE) 4. Parveer (PR Mining) - 082-***-****

5. Harry Jennings (Jindal Afrika) (Mine Manager) - 082-***-**** 6. Dineo Nyambose (Buffalo Coal) - 034-***-**** / 076-***-**-** 7. Fikile Mncube HR Officer( Corobrik Pty Ltd) Or Sr. Gugulethu Mthethwa (OHNP)(Corobrik) - 034-***-****

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