Thulani Gedion Nkosi
Safety Officer
Elukwatini
Summary
High-performing professional with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. Creates safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provides education. Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health. Efficient Safety Officer with solid background in emergency response procedures and management. Skilled in implementing safety programs and conducting risk assessments and investigations. Strong organizational skills with extensive knowledge of safety compliance and regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Security, Weighbridge Operator
Stallion Security and Investigations Services
2 2018 - 1 2020
- Receiving and Dispatching
- Patrolling
- Alcohol and drug screening
- Crime Prevention
- Reduced wait times for truck drivers through effective communication and coordination of weighbridge activities.
- Optimized internal communication channels between departments involved in logistics processes, streamlining workflow for better overall productivity.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely service and clear communication regarding weight information and associated costs.
- Ensured accurate weight measurements by regularly maintaining and calibrating weighbridge equipment.
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Entlearolo Trading (Pty Ltd)
8 2021 - 04.2024
- Review existing safety policies and measures, organize OHS trains, inspect equipments, safety devices, equipments and work activities, investigate incidents, and prepare reports on occurrences, identify hazards, risks in the workplace, ensuring compliance with legislation and promoting a culture of health and safety in the workplace
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Performed regular audits of contractor safety records, ensuring adherence to established standards throughout the supply chain.
Weighbridge Operator
Entlearolo Trading Pty Ltd
4 2019 - 04.2021
- Receiving and Dispatching of coal from Seriti at Middelburg Mine Services
- Emailing hourly tonnages to super Checking and logging drivers' details as they come in and out of site.
- Weighing lorries when they arrive and leave.
- Completing inspection sheets.
- Booking other site visitors in and out.
- Updating records on computer systems.
- Answering phone enquiries.
- Dealing with other administrative tasks.
- Inspected loads to determine safety for continued transportation.
Retail Security Officer
Dischem Pharmacy
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Crime Prevention
- Customer service
- Patrolling
Security Officer
AM Security
01.2016 - 10.2016
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Security Control Room Operator
Habps Enterprises
03.2012 - 06.2014
- To maintain the security of the multi-story blocks and restrict access by use of closed circuit television and any other entry control systems
- To monitor activities in and around buildings covered by CCTV and where necessary report all unauthorized activities to the appropriate agency such as the police and ensure that the action taken is recorded in the appropriate log book
- To remotely monitor any other locations to help prevent vandalism or other damage to maintain the integrity of the buildings
- To maintain up to date records and log books of all incidents recording the action taken as soon as possible after the event
- To keep all logs up to date so that the following shift staff and CCTV Team Leaders are aware of the issue and any further action that may need to be taken
- To regularly check cameras, monitors, touch screens, door entrance and other equipment, and report any faults identified immediately to the CCTV Supervisor for appropriate action to be taken.
Assembly Line Worker
SYMO CORPORATION
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Assemble products according to instructions, specifications, and quality standards
- Ensure the accuracy of parts and components used in the assembly process
- Monitor production line for potential problems
- Report any problems to supervisors
- Maintain a clean and safe work area's of finished products.
Education
HIGHER CERTIFICATE, Criminal Justice and Corrections -
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
01.2018 - 2020.04
CERTIFICATE, Occupational Safety and Health - undefined
NOSA
01.2010 - 2010.04
GRACE C, SECURITY - undefined
PRSIRA
01.2004 - 2004.04
MATRIC CERTIFICATE, Business/Commerce, General - undefined
INSIKA SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.1999 - 2001.05
Diploma, In Security Management - undefined
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
01.2021 - Current
SHEMTRAC,TRAINING COURSE, SAFETY, HEALTH , ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT -
SAIOSH
03.2024 - 2024.05
No Degree -
Safety Training Solutions
Middelburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Criminal Justice
Timeline
SHEMTRAC,TRAINING COURSE, SAFETY, HEALTH , ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT -
SAIOSH
03.2024 - 2024.05
Diploma, In Security Management - undefined
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
01.2021 - Current
HIGHER CERTIFICATE, Criminal Justice and Corrections -
University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
01.2018 - 2020.04
Security Officer
AM Security
01.2016 - 10.2016
Retail Security Officer
Dischem Pharmacy
11.2015 - 12.2017
Security Control Room Operator
Habps Enterprises
03.2012 - 06.2014
CERTIFICATE, Occupational Safety and Health - undefined
NOSA
01.2010 - 2010.04
Assembly Line Worker
SYMO CORPORATION
07.2007 - 06.2011
GRACE C, SECURITY - undefined
PRSIRA
01.2004 - 2004.04
No Degree -
Safety Training Solutions
04.2001 -
MATRIC CERTIFICATE, Business/Commerce, General - undefined
INSIKA SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.1999 - 2001.05
Security, Weighbridge Operator
Stallion Security and Investigations Services
2 2018 - 1 2020
Occupational Health and Safety Officer
Entlearolo Trading (Pty Ltd)
8 2021 - 04.2024
Weighbridge Operator
Entlearolo Trading Pty Ltd
4 2019 - 04.2021
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