SIBUSISO CHARLES NZAMA

Safety and Security Officer (Construction – Mining - Warehousing – Retail)

101240 Bhekulwandle, Amanzimtoti, 4126, South Africa

084 471 9710 / 073 585 2730 charlesmvakela@gmail.com

Date of Birth…………………………………..1996/07/11 Place of Birth…………………………..Durban Central

Nationality…………………………………..South African Driving License……………………………..…………C1

PROFILE
Experienced and driven Health and Safety Officer in Construction/ Warehouse and Retail with over 4
years of experience in the Health and Safety Industry. Proven track record of successfully managing
multi-million rands targets/projects from conception to fruition. The ability to coordinate trades, build
partnership, and work collaboratively with architects, engineers, managers, SHE Reps, First Aiders, Fire
Department, Labour and local officials to ensure the timely and budget friendly completion of a
project/target. Experienced in legislation, regulations and negotiating contracts. I bring forth expertise in
team building, leadership and quality control management for every job I take on. Experienced BOQ,
Measurement sheets, EPWP, CPG’s, Output reports, Payment Cert and Road works, Fleet management,
Mining operations, Mining Compliance.

EXPERIENCE

 Construction Safety Officer (INTERN) Uhlanga Trading Enterprise………………Jun 2016 – Jul 2017
(Building Construction) Durban

 Assisted superintended with notification of construction work, toolbox talks and first aid.
 Oversaw the construction of a large scale University Laboratory Facility in Mangosuthu
University of Technology.
 Detected and found solutions for safety problems related to multiple projects.
 Scheduled meetings with clients, sub-contractors and officials to meet project timelines
and safety measures.
 Established positive and productive quality and safe work environment.
 Mentored staff and educated them on any construction related issues in a professional
and effective manner.

 Compliance Safety Coordinator, Mass build Warehouse ………….…….Aug 2017 – Jun 2018
(Distribution Centre) Pinetown

 Reviewed and analyzed safety measures in the warehouse.

 Prepared all safety and security documents.
 Worked through negotiations.
 Developed strategies to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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  Ensured the warehouse met Health and Safety requirements and regulations.
 Supervised work team over 50 people/ employees.
 Worked as an effective safety coordinator for one of the most successful Massbuild
warehouse in South Africa.

 Compliance Safety Officer, Massdiscounters Game (Gateway)…………………….Jun 2018 – 2019

(Retail Stores) Umhlanga Rocks

Leasing with the Regional Manager of the security company SVA on safety and security
measures.
 Reporting all incidents on the Infoman linked with the company directors and senior
managers in diverse areas.
 Managing team over 100 employees in store on safety and security measures.
 Conducting Health and Safety meetings with the OHASA team.
 Implementing safety and security majors.
 Improving CCTV security system, monitoring and relocating to prevent theft and
shrink/loss.
 Playing a role on Hazard identification and resolutions according to company budget.
 In control of the Alarm systems, Generators, Sprinklers, Pumps and Racking & Stacking.
 Interviewing and managing security team within the business.
 Inspect, monitor and internal auditing pressure vessels, safety files and security
operation.
 Construction Safety Manager, JCR Transport………………………………………Oct 2019 – Current
(Road Construction and Maintenances) Ixopo

 Reported directly to the Site Agent.

 Mentored by the site Agent on construction measurements and familiarization of the BOQ
document.
 Gathered output reports with the site Agent and measurement sheets to the Department
of Transport Engineers and Impande Consultants.
 Compiling of the EPWP file and update monthly.
 Working with Gabion, Stone pitching, Guardrails, Backfilling, Excavations, Wingwalls-
Headwall & Catch pits, Regravelling, Tar roads, Tar patches, Gravel patches, Crack
selling, Pipe crossings, Blading, Road signs, Road marking, Culverts and Processing.
 Tender advertisements, tender editing and briefings.
 Training Local labours on Safety and Supervision skills.
 Assisted superintended with notification of construction work, toolbox talks and first aid.
 Oversaw the construction of new road works and maintenance, implementing safety
planning for employees and road users.
 Detected and found solutions for safety problems related to multiple projects.
 Scheduled meetings with clients, sub-contractors and officials to meet project timelines
and safety measures.
 Established positive and productive quality and safe work environment.
 Mentored staff and educated them on any construction related issues in a professional
and effective manner.

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  Safety Compliance and Fleet Supervisor, JCR Transport………………….……………Jun 2022 – Current
(Fleet Management and Mineral Haulage) Richards Bay Minerals

 Reporting directly to RBM Project manager (Niresh) liaising with JCR’s Project Manager (Rob Ackermann).
 Mentored by the RBM Compliance manager (Anthony) on mining policies, procedures and familiarization of
the compliance documents.
 Gathered JHA’s, Take – 5’s, Risk Assessments, CCC’s and production reports.
 Compiling of Safety and compliance files and update monthly.
 Working within SPG, Dune Hopper and MPC in teamwork with Scribante and Leomat.
 Updating daily route management and demarcations inspection.
 Established positive and productive quality and safe work environment.
 Training Local Flags operation on Safety and Traffic accommodation skills.
 Assisted superintended with fleet co-ordination, Safe Working Procedures, Safe Operating Procedures,
toolbox talks on Road safety and first aid attendant.
 Mentored Tipper Drivers and educated them on any compliance related issues in a professional and
effective manner.
 Oversaw the conditions of new routes and motivate, implementing safety planning for drivers and motivate
for maintenance if required.
 Detected and found solutions for safety problems related to multiple deviations or change of scope.
 Participated on progress meetings with the client.

EDUCATION

 Dynamic Security Training Academy………………………………………….Mar 2015 – Jun 2015

Bomb threat,CCTV Security Measures& Grade C Durban

 Bomb threat
 Grade E, D and C Security Measures
 Searching Procedure
 CCTV operation
 Suspect Identification
 Suspect and Vehicle Description
 Investigations

 Clean Heat Academy of Safety……………………………………………….….Jun 2016 – Jul 2017

Construction Health and Safety Diploma Access Certificate Johannesburg - Durban

 Apply Health and Safety at Workplace.

 Implement Safety management at Workplace.
 GUI – Excel spreadsheet, Electronic mail and Word processor to format documents.
 Safety measures working in Confined space.
 Oral communication strategies.
 Risk assessment implementing and presenting.
 Incident investigations at workplace.
 Safety measure on deep excavations.
 Measure noise level.
 Monitor SHE principles on people and machine movement.
 Safety measure on Working at Height.
 Emergency care/ First Aid& Emergency action planning.
 Monitor financial aspects of the business issues.
 Presentation on Projector PowerPoint (Preparation and Presentation).
 Hazard identification.

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  Implement environmental initiatives on construction projects.
 Occupational Health and Safety Act legislation.
 Safety principles on Hazardous substances.
 Safety principles on lifting equipment.
 Safety principles on Pressure Vessels.
 Permits to work systems in working environment.

 Fantique Driver Training Centre…………………………………………………………...…Aug 2022

Backhoe Loader – T.L.B Certificate Shall cross Durban

 Unit Standard : 262727

 NQF Level :2
 Credits : 15

 Dr Nembula Secondary School………………………………………………...Jan 2013 – Dec 2014

High School Diploma Durban

 NSC Grade 12 (Matric)

SKILLS

Knowledge of Regulations and………………………………………………………………………….Good

Occupational Health and Safety……………………………………………………………………......Good
Compliance Leadership Skills……………………………………………………….…………......Good
Quality Control Management……………………………………………………………………………Good
Security Measures………………………………………………………………………………………..Good
Construction………………………………………………………………………………………...….…Good
Warehouse Safety and Security…………………………………………………………………….….Good
Retail Safety and Security………………………………………………………………………...…....Good
CCTV…………………………..…………………………………………………………………………Good
BOQ………………………………………………………………………………………………………Good
Measurements…………………………………………………………………………………………..Good
Output reports…………………………………………………………………………………………...Good
Payment Cert…………………………………………………………………………………………....Good
Fleet Management…………………………………………………………………………….………..Good
Mining Compliance…………………………………………………………………………….………..Good

LANGUAGES

English……………………………………………………………………..…………………Very Good Command.

IsiZulu……………………………………………………………………………………………….Highly Proficient.

IsiXhosa…………………………………………………………………………………………............Satisfactory.

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 REFFERENCES

Mr Joseph Munien…………………………………………………………………………………….011 708 6158

Uhlanga Trading Enterprise Construction – 071 880 8861

Mr Rakesh Juggernath……………………………………… ……………………………………...074 323 3911

JCR Transport – rakesh.yuthi@gmail.com

Miss Thuli Zondi……………………………………………………………………………………….076 981 6852

Department of Transport

Mr Trevor Cooper…………………… ……………………………………….…………………….082 928 2888

JCR Transport (Road Construction) - trevorcooper5789@gmail.com

Mr Theo Naidoo……………………………………………………………………………………….074 903 2339

Impande Consulting Engeneers

Mr Edward……………………………………………………….……………………………………..078 500 3611

Uhlanga Trading Enterprise Construction

Mr Ricky Reddy………………………………………………………………………………………..031 941 2221

Mass build – 063 675 5310 ricky.reddy@builders.co.za

Mr Robert Arckermann................................................................ .............................................031 700 6833

JCR Transport (RBM) - 066 237 4281

Mr Zubair Akbar…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..031 583 3000

Mass discounters - 083 786 3205 zubaira@game.co.za

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