Safety Officer

Nokuthula Priscilla Mfeka

Meyerton ****, South Africa • 076*******/064******* • *********@********.**.** mailto:**********@*******.*** • LinkedIn

Occupational Health & Safety Officer

Highly analytical professional with progressive experience in developing and implementing health and safety strategies, ensuring company work compliance with OHS regulations, and coordinating emergency procedures. Remarkable expertise in analyzing unsafe conditions and practices in procedures and preparing reports for all corrective actions. Skilled in creating various safety procedures and guidelines for conducting various jobs and operating equipment. Well-versed in serving as the first responder to and investigator of safety incidents and mishaps within premises. Personable and friendly with excellent time management skills. Ability to multitask without close supervision, work in collaborative environment and contribute to team projects. Visionary, strategic, and conceptual thinker able to generate new ideas and initiate change.

Areas of Expertise

•Health & Safety Compliance

•Project Governance & Control

•Human Resource Management

•Risk Identification & Control

•Administrative Competencies

•Revenue Growth & Optimization

•Team Training & Leadership

•Cross-Functional Collaboration

•Customer Service & Satisfaction

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mangwane Holdings Pty Ltd. Meyerton JHB

Managing Director (2015 to Present)

Ensure continuous operation excellence and continuous improvement by developing and implementing operational strategies as per strategic business objectives. Meet and exceed annual financial goals and objectives, while evaluating company’s performance and finance operations. Assure occupational health and safety compliance, while meeting company legal requirements.

Key Achievements:

Achieved the organization's targeted business outcomes by executing HR efforts in recruiting and selecting potential workforce.

Distinguished by managing all OHS regulation and training for continuous business growth and success.

Recognized for managing and negotiating all company and business contracts.

Mangwane Holdings Pty Ltd. Meyerton JHB

Free Lance Work and Consultancy (2011 to 2015)

Delivered subject matter expertise, while providing HSE consultancy for different clients for increasing satisfaction and experience. Played an integral role in determining training interventions and supporting non accredited OHS courses for potential clients.

Key Achievements:

Spearheaded HSE projects, including compiling SHE files, conducting risk assessments and establishing safe work policies for variety of clients resulted in achieving projects’ milestones and improving deliverables.

HELIVAC, Meyersdal JHB

Call Centre Administrator (2013 to 2015)

Supported informed decision making through managing and reporting day-to-day operational matters. Provided strategic support and assistance to clients, while dispatching emergency ambulances for critical situations.

Key Achievements:

Established new key partnerships with emergency service providers thus reducing cost of emergency transportation due to competiveness of the database.

Developed and implemented customer management and responder systems which resulted in cost cutting of about 15% and reduced customer complaints.

International SOS – Midrand JHB

Call Centre Agent (2008 to 2013)

Tasked with receiving Vodacom 112 emergency lines and transferring to relevant service providers for timely response. Organized and conducted different campaigns including roadside and hotlines.

Key Achievements:

Supported management and team to achieve daily statistic targets.

Additional Experience: Waitress & Auxillary Work At Sound Stage, And Student Mentorship/ Orientation Task Team, at University Of Kwazulu – Natal

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Msc Safety Management (Ongoing)

University of Portsmouth (UK)

B.Tech Degree Safety Management

University of South Africa

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Higher certificate in Financial Planning

Occupation health and Safety Management (Cum Lauder)

Outcome Based Assessment/ Outcomes Based Moderation/ Facilitator Training

Introduction to SAMTRAC/ ASHEPP

Level 3 First Aid

Chemical Engineering/ S4

TECHNICAL SKILLS: HIRA & SHE system tools

HONORS & AWARDS

Highest Achiever in English, Zulu

KZN Zonal Colours in Volleyball

Victor Award in Athletics

Nominated as Member of Golden Key in University of KwaZulu Natal

Top Student at Liver Pool University College

Founder and Chair of Yenza Book Club Society (UKZN)

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP

Member of SAIOSH (South African Institute of Occupational Health

Graduate Member (IOSH)

Secretary for Society of Vincent De Paul ( Philip Benizi Conference)

Associate member Indoni Community Support ( Meyerton)

Member of BMF (Black Management Forum) - University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

Member of HIV and AIDS Research Group - University of Durban Westville

Chairlady of Umlazi Comtech Debating Team

NOKUTHULA PRISCILLA MFEKA

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