I am an experienced Occupational Health and Safety professional with a strong background in refractory work and project supervision. Over the years, I have developed expertise in hazard and risk identification and management in the workplace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. I have worked on various projects in the sugar mill and paper mill industries, Oil and gas industries, steel industries aluminum industries, leading teams to complete tasks efficiently and safely.
My experience includes supervising refractory installation projects, reading technical drawings, and advising artisans on safety protocols and best practices. I have successfully managed projects at large industrial sites, including the Kamoa SA mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where I led teams and ensured adherence to safety standards.
I hold a Chemical Engineering Diploma Level Two and have completed a professional certificate in Project Management through Coursera, which has enhanced my skills in project initiation, execution, and agile management. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, with a passion for research and reading.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high safety standards. I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to any occupational health and safety or refractory-related role.
I am fluent in English and IsiZulu and have a strong foundation in engineering sciences and mathematics. I am eager to bring my skills and experience to new challenges and opportunities in occupational health and safety management.
Supervised and led employees in demolition and rebuilding of sugar mill boilers, lagging and cladding, paper mill boilers, castables, brickwork and all refractory works. Ensured projects met deadlines and complied with health and safety regulations. Conducted inspections and prepared quotations. Assisted artisans in reading drawings, laying bricks, and doing formers prior to casting.
Led team on large project at Kamoa SA mine building SCF and DBF furnaces, slag take area, three anode furnaces, and more. Assisted artisans in understanding drawings, advised on safety protocols, and performed refractory installations including castables.
Performed refractory brick work, gunning, team leading, reading drawings, attending meetings, advising on safety awareness, and ensuring adherence to safety rules.
Led team on refractory brick work projects including CONSOL glass furnace Cape Town (2012) and PG Glass furnace Nigel (2013). Responsibilities included reading drawings and ensuring projects met time frame parameters.
Trade Tested Refractory Mason
trade certificate
Diploma in Chemical Engineering Level Two
Plant operations (Waste Water Treatment), Engineering Sciences, Mathematics
Professional Certificate in Project Management
Foundations of Project Management, Project Initiation, Project Execution, Agile Project Management, Capstone
GETC
IsiZulu, English, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Ancillary Health Care, Early Childhood Development, Natural Sciences
National Senior Certificate
IsiZulu, English, Pure Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences
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