Risk Assessments, incident investigations, contractor management
Resume:
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CONTACT DETAILS
•CELL : +27-83-949*-***
•EMAIL:
*********@*****.***
• RESIDENT:
CLAREMONT, CAPE TOWN
PERSONAL INFORMATION
•Nationality: South African
•Date of Birth: 24 November 1982
•Driver’s License : Code 08
•Languages : English
EDUCATION
•Sheilds(UK Based)
CURRENT
International Degree NEBOSH
•UNISA
2020
National Diploma –Safety
Management (Unisa)
2014
Diploma in Human Resource
Management (Unisa)
2010 Diploma (Nosa)
SAMTRAC
2000
Matric – Stanger Manor
Secondary
OTHER COURSES
• ISO standards (9001, 45001,
14001 Implementation and
Auditing)
•ISO 22000 (BRC)
implementation (food safety
management)
•Legal Liability
•Auditing
•Driver Défense course
•First Aid L 2
•Contract Management
•HR Training Chairing
Disciplinary Enquiries, Handling
Conflict and Grievances,
Managing Poor Performance &
Incapacity, Initiating
Disciplinary, Handling Conflict
& Grievances, Disciplines &
Dismissals
• Labour Relations Act, Chairing
Disciplinary Enquiries.
•OHS Act –Management’s
Responsibility
•Attended VIP skills Workshop
Underwent ISO 9001 QMS
• HIRA
AVASHNEE HARILAL
SHEQ/ RISK / FACILITIES
A top-performing, result driven and customer focused individual in the SHEQ / Risk / Facility field with over 15 years extensive experience in overseeing the development and implementation of HSE/ Risk and human resource management systems. Also including training & development, inductions, recruitment process, performance evaluations and employee wellness. Highly competent in overseeing the HR and safety management with risk assessments being conducted procedures and risk managment. Inclusive of maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with clients to ensure the flawless execution of assigned projects. HSEQ MANAGEMENT
• Monitoring health, safety and quality within the organisation and formulating strategies aimed at reducing potential hazards and reacting to customer complaints in a timeous manner.
• Collaborating with the HR department in designing training programs to provide safety awareness education to employees.
• Leading the development and implementation of occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
• Implementing plans to proactively stop unsafe acts and processes that are dangerous and unhealthy.
• Chair management reviews and compliance meetings and follow up on close out with the departments.
• Investigations and implementation of preventative controls
• Auditing
• Contractor management and onboarding
• Risk Assessments
RISK AND COMPLIANCE
• Evaluating risks associated with tools and equipment to proactively formulate risk mitigation plans.
• Reviewing existing policies and efficiently update them according to legislation.
• Auditing company procedures and practices to identify compliance violations and implement action plans in response to audit discoveries.
• Formulating detailed reports in relations to compliance laws and regulations.
• Management of site security
• Management of onsite and offsite cctv controllers
• Implementing and rolling out of risk / searching / access control processes
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
• Ensuring that facilities and equipment are in good condition and maintenance conducted as per legislative requirements.
• Coordinating maintenance schedules in the facility to efficiently identify equipment needs and implement maintenance plans.
• Overseeing and liaising with cleaning / hygiene companies
• Cost saving initiatives drive with procurement and placing of orders and vendor onboarding.
• Liaising with suppliers wrt maintenance issues in land and building
• Procuring quality suppliers and illustrating cost initiative excercises HR Recruitment & Induction:
• Provide advisory and operational support with regard to recruitment and induction. Ensured necessary background checks carried out, medical, references, credit, criminal etc.
• Training & Development: Conduct training needs in conjunction with departmental managers. Review and implementation of Training Matrix
• Reporting: Compile HR reports. Maintain company organogram. Correlate leave records. Load new employees on the biometric system. Complete and Submit UIF and WLC forms to DOL.
• Employee Wellness: Plan and organize company wellness days, team building/ social events / formal events. Providing and arranging medical aid and provident fund seminars /guidance
FOR INTERNAL USE
CONTACT DETAILS
•CELL : +27-83-949*-***
•EMAIL:
*********@*****.***
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Improvement on housekeeping
warehouse and admin areas to a
food grade facility quality
•0 % stock loss since September
(Take-over) compared to 30 million
stock losses (over a period)
• Significant changes in searching
procedure
• Access control processes
strengthened
•Certificate of Compliance
obtained.
• Obtained and maintained GDP
(food grade) and PPECB
certification
• Reduction of incidents by 70%.
Huge saving on claims
• Re-looked and implemented
Claim/ incident investigation
procedure nationally
• Reduction in theft on site,
implementation of searching and
scanning procedures
•• Maintaining a high standard of
hygiene in the facility due to it
being a food grade facility
• Emergency drill conducted
regularly with necessary
stakeholders
• Obtain PPECB certification
nationally for warehouse and
container storage.
• Obtained 3 x ISO certification
within 3 months of appointment
(ISO 9001, OHSAS 45000, ISO
14001)
• Pandemic Manager – COVID-19,
Implemented and drove processes
that affected business and people.
• Obtained 99% for Vodacom Audit.
• Maintaining Budgets
AVASHNEE HARILAL
CAREER HISTORY
DHL – Heineken (Contract
RISK / SHEQ / BCM / FACILITIES / MHE FLEET MANAGER
(September 2024)
o Lead monitor and implement company sheq / risk policies. o Obtaining necessary legislative permits
o Managing security company’s – Fidelity / Black Ops / AM security o Maintaining site situated gas tank (LPG)
o Oversea operational requirements in alignment with SHEQ/ Risk processes o Roll out of DHL safety processes to DHL areas / staff. o Monthly KPI for site contractors
o Collaborate with Heineken New Gold for SHE alignment. o Manage offices / admin / consumables stock / procurement. o Engage with suppliers / external stakeholders.
o Manage MHE fleet and maintenance.
o Liaise with finance dept for quotes and PO’s and co-ordinate efficiently
Key Achievements
o Alcohol testing procedure improved and implemented. o Correct maintenance of fleet and costing capturing and maintaining records o Improvement in BBS (behaviour-based observation) tags submission from warehouse teams and immediate attention in preventative and corrective action on behaviour safety o Extreme improvement of Gate to gate and turn around times for trucks – scanning processes have been strengthen and data capturing accuracy is maintained. o Ordering and maintaining of consumables and equipment for warehouse and admin.
Bidvest
Compliance / Risk / Facility Manager
(May 2021 – June 2024)
o Responsible for site security including CCTV camera room and 14 operators o Manage cleaning staff of 10
o Manage & identify risk on site and place corrective action. o Overlook and maintain all maintenance issues for the facility 80 000sqr meter warehouse and yard.
o Implement Good Distribution Practice within the facility – food grade certification
(facility)
o Overlook ISO 22000 (BRC) implementation (food safety management) (accreditation ready)
o Liaise with contractors and external stakeholders, sustained relationships with Western Cape government for applications for the site.
o Overlook and manage all exports and imports certification for national depots eg; phytosanitary applications
o Conducting health and safety investigations on site and overlook all IOD claims o Maintain MHE training and medicals records.
o Responsible for the implementation of BCP
o Monthly Executive Reporting done (MD, Ops Director) o Maintain HSE / Risk records on the workflow system o Manage HSE training
o Maintenance and upkeep of land and building
o Manage budget / approve PPE, consumable, facility orders o Maintaining ISO standards and prepare to be accreditation ready.
Axess Offshore Africa
HSSEQC Manager (Africa)
(January 2020 – April 2021)
o Custodian of the HSSEQC system for Africa Manage HSEQ teams in Ghana, Angola, Nigeria o Liaise with Offshore Client wrt HSEQ matters (Transocean, Maersk, Yinson, Total) o Work with project managers making sure technicians mobilising and de- mobilising done as per standard
o Work with Project Managers wrt offshore transit to vessel. o Mitigate and Manager risk, shore and offshore.
o Conducted cross divisional audits (UK, Norway, Ghana) o Focal point for ISOS international, Chubb and TIC insurance o Conduct Pre-Mob and De-Mob with offshore technicians (HSEQ matters) o Drive and empower the HSSEQC process from senior management through to all staff.
o Liaise with relevant stakeholders, making sure they abide by SLA o Custodian of incident investigations.
o Monthly executive reporting which is being sent to head office in Norway. o Motivate and create HSEQ awareness with all staff o Keep up do date with legislation in and around Africa and liaise with Angola and Ghana government if any changed are adopted.
FOR INTERNAL USE
CONTACT DETAILS
•CELL : +27-83-949*-***
•EMAIL:
*********@*****.***
KEY SKILLS
• Health & Safety Management
• Communication & Interpersonal
Skills
• Project Management
•Workplace Culture &
Development Skills
•Emergency Response Plans
• Contractor Management
• Client Liaison
• Leadership
• Human Resource Management
• Procurement
• Vendor Onboarding
•Auditing
•Facility Management
•Incident Investigation
•Customer focus
• Risk Management
ATTRIBUTES
Adaptable
Proactive
Reliable
Trustworthy
Broadminded
Strategic Thinker
Driven
Independent Worker
Muti-tasker
Strong Willed
Positive
Motivator
Empathetic
Leader
SAIOSH MEMBERSHIP
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HOBBIES
Outdoor Activities
Painting
Dancing
Photography
Reading
AVASHNEE HARILAL
CAREER HISTORY
Electrowave
HSEQ Advisor
(Mar 2018 – Nov 2019)
Work with Client, Vodacom and Nokia on client specific site projects
Prepare, monitor and manage all Health and Safety and Quality checklist, Journey Management Plans, Equipment checklists
Assist in obtaining relevant working at heights gear for field technicians
Prepare monthly Dashboard reports, Training Matrix, Incident/ Accident, 360 Vehicle reports, High Risk Activity Reports.
Maintain Document Control and daily NCR from client and place corrective action
Site Surveys/ Audits
Equipment Maintenance and ordering of specialised gear
Chairperson of HSEQ Meetings
Liaison for client for HSEQ issues
Provides motivation and familiarization with client specific HSEQ requirements to
operational staff
Key Achievements
• Site visits enforced and up to date
• Maintained Contractor compliance and maintained SLA
• Roll out of HSE processes and procedures to operational staff.
• Client HSE training / awareness done on a regular basis
• obtained 99% for Vodacom Audit.
• Regular HSE meetings conducted with Operational Team
• Correct PPE and equipment allocated and maintained with proper registers used
• HSE Reports to Client and Senior Management submitted in a timeous manner
• SOP were revised / amended as per operational and business requirements. Trained and distributed to Operational teams
COMPANY POSITION DATES
Liquid Petroleum Logistics
Company
HSSEQ Manager Oct 2016 – August 2017
Sturrock Grindrod Maritime SGM HSE Manager Oct 2014 – Oct 2016 Apollo Tyres (Dunlop) HSEQ Advisor Mar 2014 – Oct 2014 UNITRANS (Managed BP, Total
Sites)
Regional SHEQ Manager Aug 2012 – Oct 2013
Unicorn shipping, a division of
Grindrod Pty
Assist. SHEQ Manager Apr 2011 – Aug 2012
ACSA (Airports Company South
Africa)
Senior SHEQ Officer May 2010 – Oct 2010
BHP Billiton Senior SHEQ Specialist Nov 2005 – May 2010
CAREER SUMMARY (Detailed CV can be provided)
REFERENCES
CHARMAINE SMITH (DHL CPT)
DC Manager
JOHAN BLOEMHOF (Axess)
Executive Compliance Manager
ANESH ALGOORAM (BP)
BP HUB Manager
RENNIE GOVENDER (Grindrod Shipping)
Technical Superintendent
RICHARD KHALED (Electrowave)
Operations / Project Manager
MAGLEN GOVENDER (Grindrod)
Manager -Group SHEQ
PIERRE Du PLESSIS (BIDVEST)
National Compliance / Risk Exec
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