Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Princess Bvekerwa Chigumadzi

SHE Officer

+263-***-***-*** ******************@*****.*** Harare

Driver’s Licence: Class 4

Professional Profile

Dedicated and results-driven Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Officer with 7+ years’ progressive experience across the mining, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Proven expertise in ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing robust safety systems, and fostering a proactive safety culture. Skilled in risk assessment, emergency preparedness, and stakeholder engagement to support sustainable and safe operations. Professional Experience

Visionary Engineering – Harare (Schweppes Projects) SHE Officer Feb 2022 – Mar 2025

• Identified and managed hazards across 3 major project sites, implementing risk control measures tailored to each environment.

• Delivered SHE inductions and over 120 toolbox talks to employees and contractors, reinforcing a strong safety culture.

• Coordinated and executed 12 fire drills and evacuation exercises with full staff participation, improving emergency response readiness.

• Oversaw compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, achieving 3 consecutive regulatory audits with no major findings.

Tandamanzi Drilling – Anglo American Unki Mine Site SHE Officer Jul 2020 – Dec 2021

• Conducted more than 40 workplace inspections and 18 internal audits, ensuring high compliance with SHE requirements.

• Led investigations into 7 workplace incidents, producing detailed reports and implementing corrective measures to close safety gaps.

• Designed and rolled out a site-specific SHE program later adopted by 2 additional drilling operations.

• Delivered safety training sessions to over 80 drilling staff and contractors, strengthening knowledge of site hazards and control measures.

Gateway Construction – Anglo American Unki Mine Site SHE Officer Jun 2018 – Jun 2020

• Developed and implemented 5 comprehensive SHE manuals and policy documents in line with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001.

• Monitored SHE compliance across 4 concurrent construction projects, covering both underground and surface operations.

• Coordinated 2 third-party safety audits, both completed successfully with zero major non- conformities.

• Provided SHE inductions and mentorship to more than 60 new recruits and subcontractors, embedding compliance with the Factories and Works Act. Academic Qualifications

• MSc Disaster and Risk Management – Bindura University of Science Education (Awaiting Graduation, Oct 2025)

• Bachelor of Social Sciences in Monitoring & Evaluation – Lupane State University (2021

– 2022)

• BSc (Hons) Geography & Environmental Studies – Midlands State University (2014 – 2018)

Certifications

• Environmental Management Essentials – SHEilds (2025)

• Environmental Impact Assessment Essentials – SHEilds (2025)

• Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Management Course (OSHEMAC) – NSSA

(2020)

Core Skills

• SHE Policy Development & Implementation

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategies

• ISO Compliance & SHE Auditing

• Incident Investigation & Reporting

• Emergency Response Planning

• Data Analysis & Reporting (Qualitative & Quantitative)

• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

References

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