Occupational Health Safety Officer
Resume:
Professional Profile
I am a diligent, reliable, and results-driven professional with a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management, supported by a Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources Management. I bring a strong multidisciplinary background and hands-on experience gained through working with a wide range of organizations, including those in the mining, banking and finance, solar and renewable energy, manufacturing, engineering, tobacco, brick-making, University, and construction sectors. My professional capabilities are strengthened by extensive training and certifications in Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Management Systems, Internal SHEQ Auditing, SHE Representation, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Emission Monitoring, Hazardous Chemicals Management, SHEQ Legal Compliance, and Sustainability/ESG Reporting. With this solid academic and practical foundation, I am well-equipped to contribute to robust occupational health, safety, and environmental governance, compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
Bindura University of Science Education
Masters in Occupational Health Safety and Environmental Management (February 2024-June 2025).
BSc Honours in Natural Resources Management (February 2019- December 2022) BIGGIE
CHIBVONGODZE
ID: 25-139251X25
Date of Birth: 13/11/1999
Sex: Male
Citizenship: Zimbabwean
Academic Qualifications
CURRICULUM VITAE
BIGGIE
CHIBVONGODZE
ID: 25-139251X25
Place of Birth: Goromonzi
Date of Birth: 13/11/1999
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Married
Citizenship: Zimbabwean
Address: 6802 Chinhoyi Road, Zimre
Park, Ruwa, Zimbabwe
Email: ***************@*****.***
Tel: +263*********
Rusike High School
‘A’ Level: 201*-****-** points
‘O’ Level: 2011-2015 8 ‘O’ Level passes including English and Mathematics
Professional Certificates
Nurse Aide (Red Cross)
Advanced First Aid (Red Cross)
Community Health Based Care (Red Cross)
Environmental and Social Framework (World Bank Group)
Certified Accident/Incident Investigator (Ken Institute of Executive Learning)
Certified Safety Supervisor (Ken Institute of Executive Learning)
Ongoing Sustainability Training (World Bank Group)
IMS (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001) Development and Implementation
(Toxiconsol Consultancy)
SHE Representative training (Toxiconsol Consultancy)
Sustainability/ESG Reporting (Toxiconsol Consultancy)
SHEQ Internal Audit (Toxiconsol Consultancy)
Driver’s License
Class 4
Academic awards received:
Vice-Chancellor's Prize: awarded for obtaining a First Class Degree and for being the best-graduating student in the program.
University Book Prize: awarded for obtaining a First Class in the final year.
Brian Machingura Environmental Prize and Shield: awarded for being the best graduating student in the program.
Presidential award: awarded for the Best Individual Innovation in the Faculty. Researches conducted
“Optimising the plastic and sawdust waste in the manufacturing process of lightweight bricks”.
“The sustainable utilisation of plastic sand mix in pothole repair and waste reduction” Internship (2021)
Work Experience
Toxiconsol Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd t/a African Sustainability Consultants Toxiconsol Consultants is a multidisciplinary sustainability consulting firm that specializes in training and consultancy for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ), Energy Management, ESG/Sustainability reporting, Project evaluation, Auditing, and Environmental Impact Assessments.
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Consultant 31 January 2023 – 30 September 2023
Toxiconsol Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd t/a African Sustainability Consultants Summary of the duties performed by the individual:
Delivering training modules on ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 SHEQ management systems development and implementation, internal auditing, legal compliance, and waste management.
Conducting sustainability/ESG training programs, following GRI standards, as well as SDGs.
Assessing operational activities to ensure strict adherence to various standards.
Formulating proposals, expressions of interest, and quotations.
Conducting public consultation and stakeholder engagement activities.
Preparing EMP reports, gap analysis reports, and prospectus reports.
Performing SHEQ inspections for various organizations.
Delivering hazardous chemicals management training.
Consulting with organizations and devising pragmatic solutions to address sustainability issues.
Conducting SHEQ compliance audits and management system audits in various organizations.
Performing environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA).
Conducting emission surveys for generators, boilers, and vehicles. My professional experience includes the following projects:
Bitumen World: Legal Liability Training
Whaleside Shaft Sinking: ISO (14001:2015, 45001:2018 and 9001:2015) Management System Gap Analysis
TIMB: Sustainability/ESG Reporting Training (GRI Standards, the significance of GRI Standards, stakeholder engagement, policy review, Sustainability report, carbon footprint)
Project Experience at Toxiconsol
Willdale Bricks: Internal Audit for ISO (14001:2015, 45001:2018 and 9001:2015) Management Systems
Kenac Engineering: ISO 9001 Quality Management System Development and Implementation Training
Bitumen World: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Training
TECHOLD Engineering: ISO (14001:2015, 45001:2018, and 9001:2015) Management System and Legal Compliance Audits at Headquarters and Sites
Tradekings: SHE Representatives Training
Schweppes Zimbabwe: Prospectus and Environmental Management Plan Report
Hopelit Enterprises: Prospectus and Environmental Management Plan Report
NMB Bank Zimbabwe: Sustainability Reporting (attending training, conducting Gap analysis, policy review)
KFC Zimbabwe: Generator Emission Survey
J&J Transport: Generator Emission Survey
Lobel’s: Generator Emission Survey
Superfert: Generator Emission Survey
Tanganda Tea: Generator and boiler Emission Survey
JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW FOR THE BRICK INNOVATION
PROJECT
Bindura University of Science Education
02 October 2023 – Present
The Brick Innovation Project was conceived as part of my undergraduate research at Bindura University of Science Education in 2021. The project uses plastic and sawdust waste to produce building materials, including bricks, pavers, and tiles. This initiative offers a range of environmental, social, and economic benefits. Overall, the Brick Innovation Project significantly contributes to sustainable development and offers a promising solution to the challenges of waste management and affordable housing. Key responsibilities, including the following:
Developing and spearheading the Brick Innovation Project.
Crafting and implementing policies and procedures.
Strategizing and coordinating project planning and organization processes.
Leading and managing a team.
Ensuring the safety, health, quality, and environmental protection of all parties involved.
Educating university staff and students on issues surrounding waste separation at the source.
Conducting research by gathering and analyzing data.
Organizing and servicing departmental and school research committee meetings.
Preparing presentations and research papers.
Mr. Muzamwese: CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT
Organization: Toxiconsol Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd t/a African Sustainability Consultants Email: **********@*****.***
Phone Number/s: +263*********
Dr. Mureva: Natural Resources Management chairman/Project Supervisor Organisation: Bindura University of Science Education. Email: ******@*****.***
Phone: +263*********
Professor Jimu: Supervisor (Brick Innovation Project) Organisation: Bindura University of Science Education Email: *****@****.**.**
Phone: +263*********/ +263*********
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