Experience

Samancor Chrome

• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• SHEQ Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Present



Kudumane Manganese Resources

• South Africa
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Safety & Sustainable Development Manager

  • 2012 - 2015

  - Establishing systems and resources to manage Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) at the new Mining concern – a greenfield project • Setting up the Departmental organogram and hiring personnel • Crafting the overall HSE strategy for the company • Identifying, Scoping and implementing electronic HSE system - Development and drafting of policies, strategies & procedures on HSE, for example • Compiling the Baseline HSE Risk Register • Drafting Mandatory Codes of Practice & HSE policies • Implementing Contractor Management protocols • Setting up reporting templates - Building and establishing relationships with various stakeholders such as Government, Local communities, employees, contractors - Establishing systems for managing the Mining Right Requirements such as Social & Labour Plan commitments - Liaison with statutory authorities, particularly with regards to the Mining Rights Application and related requirements - Providing technical advice on strategies and problem solving on HSE matters - Responsible for hiring surbodinates to establish HSE department - Managing consultants offering HSE services, such as EIA studies Show less



Black Rock Mine - Assmang Manganese

• SHERQ Manager

  • 2010 - 2012

  - Establishing Safety, Health, Risk, & Quality department - Development and drafting of policies, strategies & procedures on SHERQ - Monitoring & reporting compliance on applicable legislation - Advising executive management on changes in legislation (current & developing); and developing strategies for compliance thereof - Establishing & maintaining key strategic relationships with regulatory authorities and stakeholders - Obtaining and maintaining ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 - Reporting on key SHERQ indicators and performance to Corporate Office - Responsible for coordinating & managing the risk profile of the operations (i.e. total Business Risk – responsible for developing and reviewing the operation’s risk register & risk matrix; tracking of remedial actions and reporting of progress thereof to head Office) - Responsible for ensuring issues raised from Insurance Risk audits (e.g. fire risks) are timeously resolved - Coaching, mentoring & development of operational SHERQ management resources - Representing management at relevant statutory and non-statutory organizations and committees the mine subscribes to - Managing Wellness in the workplace (e.g. implementing HIV-AIDS programs) - Assisting the GM with management and administration of Mining Right commitments: such as Environmental Management Program - Assisting with the coordination of reporting on the Mining Charter elements - Involvement in community projects: • Consultation and involvement of communities and relevant local Government departments on HIV programs, such building Home-Based Care Centres, Soup feeding kitchens for the infected • Managing a program code-named “Grow an Orphan” – involving working with relevant local Government departments and identifying deserving orphans – particularly those affected by HIV/AIDS to finance their educational needs -Responsible for overall SHERQ budget Show less



Anglo Platinum

• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Safety Officer/HSE Manager

  • 2009 - 2010

  - Management representative & legal appointee on SHE issues for the Smelter - Develop & implement a SHE management system in line with the Anglo American management system with a view to obtaining ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18000 certification - Leading/ coordinating incident management & investigations to ensure appropriate close-out and hence ensure no repeats of incidences - Monitoring and providing data on SHE elements (e.g. emission levels, water quality, hygiene stressors etc.) - Advising management on legislative changes & compliance issues - Designing awareness campaigns & training initiatives for the workforce and hence assist in shaping the culture of the business and employee attitudes towards a “zero harm principle” - Carried the Chief Safety Officer Legal Appointment - Planning & leading internal SHE audits - Assisting with setting of SHE Objectives & targets - Compilation of internal reports and regulatory mandatory reports to state departments - Work with engineering team in risk assessing new projects and applying for relevant permits & or amendments to existing permits - Managing contractors involved in plant shut-downs & expansion projects - Providing technical expertise on SHE issues - Mentoring of junior staff consisting of safety officers, hygiene technologist, environmental coordinator & an administrative assistant - Manage the budgets & costs of the SHE department Show less



GRD Minproc

• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HSE Advisor

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  - Design and implement a management system based on ISO 14001 to comply with the agreed upon environmental management plan - Ensure that construction is carried out as per Environmental Impact Assessment Report commitments, working closely with Engineering team - Manage all the contractors and enforce management plans on the construction site - Provide environmental awareness & specialized training to contractors - Conduct site specific baseline assessments, formulate mitigation measures & obtain environmental & social clearance from client, prior to continuation of work - Conduct inspections & audits - Compilation of reports for management and client - Investigate & initiate corrective actions on incidents as necessary and ensure completion of appropriate measures - Assist Safety Officers with audits & inspections Show less



ArcelorMittal

• Luxembourg
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Environmental Manager

  • 2003 - 2008

  - Monitoring of air, water and waste and reporting of environmental performance - Provided environmental expertise on air, water, waste & land contamination issues - Management of legal administrative processes such as license/ permit applications, environmental impact assessments (EIAs) - Negotiations with various state departments (national, regional & local) on license applications, EIAs. - Communication to various stakeholders and representing Mittal Steel on various forums such as South African Iron & Steel Institute (SAISI). - Overseeing the implementation of the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark Steel Environmental Master plan - Monitoring and advising management of external factors influencing the company such as development of new environmental legislation, policies etc - Guidance on environmental issues during implementation of various projects. - Management of various technical investigations and consultants. - Develop budget and control of costs for environmental management - Reporting on performance indicators & responsible for implementing programs to improve indicators - Management and mentorship of a team of 2 engineers & 4 technicians Specific Projects - Development of emissions inventory and emission reduction strategy - Management of various EIAs, e.g: New Coke Battery, New Galvanizing Line, Roof Emissions Extraction, - Involved in working committee (Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism & industry) of standards setting with regards to point source emissions - Implementing a new waste disposal site - Managing a technical study on inorganic and organic groundwater contamination delineation - Managing waste reduction initiatives - Development of a storm water management plan Show less



Arcus Gibb Consulting Engineers

• Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Environmental Geologist

  • 2002 - 2003

  - Assisted in business development through compiling tenders and presenting bids for waste related work - Involved in landfill management & monitoring of air space - Involved in EIAs on road & water, and sewer infrastructure - Involved in adjudication of tenders from sub-contractors - Assisted in business development through compiling tenders and presenting bids for waste related work - Involved in landfill management & monitoring of air space - Involved in EIAs on road & water, and sewer infrastructure - Involved in adjudication of tenders from sub-contractors



GTZ- UZ Riverbed Mining

• Zimbabwe

• Project Geologist

  • 1998 - 2002

  - Investigated and mapped gold occurrence in rivers - Involved in developing an environmentally sustainable way of mining placer gold - Conducted EIAs on small scale gold mining activities - Performed due diligence on small-scale mining operations - Conducted an investigation on use of mercury in artisanal mining - Investigated and mapped gold occurrence in rivers - Involved in developing an environmentally sustainable way of mining placer gold - Conducted EIAs on small scale gold mining activities - Performed due diligence on small-scale mining operations - Conducted an investigation on use of mercury in artisanal mining