Safety Health and Environmental Quality Officer

CURRICULUM VITAE

FOR

RUFARO NIGEL MUSHANDINGA

Contact Address

* ********** *****, ****: +263-***-***-***

Msasa Park, Alternative Cell: +263-***-***-***

Harare, E-Mail: ********@*****.***

Zimbabwe

SUMMARY OF KEY COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Rufaro Nigel Mushandinga is an experienced Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality officer, with a wealth of knowledge in health, safety and environmental legislation and codes of practices. Highly innovative, motivational and interactive professional. In possession of excellent written and oral inter-personal communication skills. Rufaro is also a critical, analytical and strategic performer possessing a strong passion for quality with high personal standards and attention to detail gathered through years of dedicated practical experiences in multi-cultural environments.

An excellent communicator on all levels, happy to work alongside senior managers staff, contractors and external agencies, knowing how and when to liaise with various individuals.

Well versed with the concepts of Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001, Energy Management

(ISO 5001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001) and Quality Management (ISO 9001)

Works well under pressure and multitasks in order to achieve goals to tight deadlines

Decisive problem solver able to execute innovative solutions and process improvements to meet defined business goals.

Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Project Planning and Management software and Isometrix (Environmental, Health and Social Sustainability) software and QPR database management system

A self-starter and excellent team player

Conversant in English and Shona

Possess a valid Zimbabwean Passport, Driver’s license and National ID KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Carrying out reviews of Occupational Health Safety and Quality management systems

Determining the strategic direction for continuous improvement of SHEQ systems

Accidents investigation and prevention ● Facilitating health and safety meetings

Hazard identification ● Applying first aid and fire safety principles

Risk assessment ● Application of SHEQ related legislation to a workplace

● Carrying out health, safety and quality assurance inspections

Facilitating internal and external SHEQ audits

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Environmental Sciences Honours Degree in Safety Health and Environmental Management- First (1st) class degree - Bindura University of Science Education (2013 – 2017)

3 Advanced Level passes (10 points) in Geography, Accounting and Business studies at Open Learning Centre 2011 – 2012

9 Ordinary level passes including Mathematics and English at Mazowe High School: 2006 – 2009

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training (SAATCA)

Systems Auditor training

Root Cause Analysis training

Pandemic Preparedness and Response training

Ergonomics training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1. Country SHEQ Officer – SABOT Group/ Cargo Carriers International Hauliers September 2017 – Present

I joined SABOT Group/ Cargo Carriers International Hauliers as an Assistant SHEQ Officer and after two years was promoted to Country SHEQ Officer.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Developing, implementing, and continuously improving SHEQ policies, systems, and procedures in line with national regulations and international best practices (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).

Implementing and managing Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ) systems in the organization and maintaining SHEQ Systems site scores over 80% and 90%,

Responsible for initiating safety and quality talks, ISO document amendments, ISO/SHE document/record management and production of SHEQ bulletins

Responsible for Internal SHEQ Reporting, including: accident statistics, driver scoring, group reporting, monthly medical and safety statistics and incident reports for first aid, medical treatment, lost time injuries

Conducting Investigations including: Accidents and incidents investigations, Audits and Inspections, Housekeeping Inspections, Internal Audits, Spot Audit, External Audits Hazard Identification and risk assessments

Chairing Health and Safety Subcommittee Meetings, Accident Committee Meeting and Management Review Meeting

Responsible for all Training and Awareness, including: Safety training sessions, Wellness programs, SHE Training and SHEQ Induction

Developing Waste Management Plans

Preparation of SHEQ and ISO Budgets

Liaising with Human Resources Department for initiating and coordinating training plans and updating information for personal and audit

2. SHEQ Consultant at Globnet Systems

Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to Globnet Systems in creating and implementing integrated SHEQ management systems to ensure the organization complies with the ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management) and ISO 14001

(Environmental Management) Standards.

3. SHEQ Attaché Central African Cables (CAFCA): August 2015 - August 2016 Main Duties & Responsibilities

Conducting daily housekeeping inspections.

Waste disposal permit application.

Induction training of new recruits to the management systems of the organization.

Facilitating hazard identification and risk assessments.

Executing internal audits as well as organizing for external audits in the quest of improvement of the operating management systems.

Conducting occupational health and safety related surveys i.e. noise and illumination measurements.

Participate in accident investigation and reporting.

Preparation of SHEQ monthly reports and statistics REFEREES

1. Mr. Washington Kafesu, Director at Cargo Carriers International Hauliers Mobile: +263-***-***-***, Email: **********.******@*************.**.** 2. Mr. Rodney Kowo, Human Resources Manager at Cargo Carriers International Hauliers Mobile: +263-***-***-***, Email: ******.****@*************.**.** 3. Mr. Godwin Choto Chief Executive Officer at Globnet Systems Mobile: +263-***-***-*** Email: ******@**************.***

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