Gerald Tapiwa Chikandiwa
Harare
Summary
Health, Safety, and Environmental professional with robust experience in managing safety programs and regulatory compliance. Recognized for fostering collaborative team environment and consistently achieving high safety standards. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in risk assessment and safety training.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Health Environment & Quality Coordinator
Central Africa Development (PVT) LTD
06.2018 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams in conducting thorough investigations into non-conforming products, resulting in effective corrective actions and long-term solutions.
- Implemented risk assessments and mitigation strategies to proactively address potential quality issues before they arose.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvements in manufacturing processes, leading to better overall product quality.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices and participating in relevant training programs.
- Monitored the performance of quality management systems, using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving quality-related issues in a timely manner.
- Promoted a proactive approach towards problem-solving within the team by encouraging open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Developed and implemented procedures to meet product quality standards.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Safety Health Environment & Quality Officer
N-FRASYS PRIVATE LIMITED
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Supporting the development of OHS policies and programs
- Conducting risk assessments and enforce preventative measures
- Initiating and organizing OHS training of employees and executives
- Reviewing existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
- Recording and investigating incidents to determine causes and handle worker's compensation claims
- Overseeing construction activities, installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc
- Ensuring that equipment and personnel are adequately insured to reduce potential financial losses
- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management for organizational learning and continuous improvement
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvements, leading to better overall product quality.
- Developed comprehensive training materials to educate employees on proper quality control techniques, resulting in improved adherence to established guidelines.
- Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
Safety Health & Environment Officer
MBADA DIAMONDS
11.2011 - 05.2016
- Development and Implementing SHE Management systems based on OHSAS 18001
- Formulating and implementing SHE operational programmes and procedures
- Carrying out Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA), including baseline, periodic and issue-based
- Planning and carrying out workplace audits and inspections (planned and adhoc), including OHSAS 18001 internal audits
- Formulating and advising respective departments on the corrective and preventative action to identified non-conformities, hazards and risks
- Coordinating and facilitating the investigation of occupational accidents
- Conducting SHE Training Needs Assessments for employees
- Carrying out Aspect Identification and Impact Assessment in line with ISO 14001 requirements
- Planning and carrying out environmental audits and inspections, including systems internal audits
- Coordinating and facilitating the investigation of environmental incidents
- Organizing and coordinating the execution of emergency (mock) drills for emergency preparedness
- Planning and implementing workplace environment monitoring programmes
- Formulating and implementing progressive and terminal rehabilitation programmes in line with (EMP)
- Preparation of safety, health and environment (SHE) reports
Field Officer
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Targeting, registering and verifying eligible beneficiaries of the various C-SAFE programmes (Safety-Net and Rural Vulnerable Group Feeding)
- Implementing and monitoring the Rural Vulnerable Group Feeding (R-VGF), Institutional Feeding (IF), Safety Net (SN), and Food for Assets Creation (FFAC) programme
- Assisting in the monitoring, evaluation and supervising of the day to day food distributions
- Conducting food distributions at the food distribution points (FDP's) for the VGF program
- Fostering good relations with local rural district officials and other stakeholders
- Visiting district level government authorities in sensitizing them about any planned/intended assessments/surveys relating to C-SAFE project implementation
- Motivating the communities (village and ward level) and local government officials to contribute and participate in carrying out the surveys/assessments
- Generating weekly statistical reports for the verification exercise
- Attending to queries/concerns raised by beneficiaries (Helpdesk issues)
- Conducting Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) using the Personal Data Assistant (PDA)
- Compiling periodical monthly narrative and statistical reports
Education
Master of Science - Development Studies
Women's University in Africa
Harare01.2012
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Humanities & Social Sciences, Environmental Studies
Africa University
Mutare01.2008
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Safety training development
- Personal protective equipment
- Incident investigation
- Accident prevention
- Emergency response planning
- Waste management
- Environmental monitoring
- Process safety management
- Workplace inspections
Drivers License Number
40105AM (Class 4)
Training
- Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental Management Course (OSHEMAC), National Social Security Authority (NSSA), 2013
- Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC), National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA) South Africa, 2012
- Introduction to SAMTRAC Course (HIRA & SHE SYSTEMS TOOLS), National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA) South Africa, 2012
- Applying SHE Principles & Procedures for Mining, National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA) South Africa, 2012
- OHSAS 18001:2007 Development and Implementation Training Course, Kaizen Business Consultancy, 2013
- Certificate in Basic Radiation Safety, Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ), 2012
References
- Ms I Zambezi, Central Africa Development, Harare, 0772511041, irene.zambezi@gmail.com
- Mr. P Gumbo, SHE Officer, Zimbabwe Leaf Tobacco, Harare, +263772820539, petrosgumbo@gmail.com
- Mrs. E Muzangwa, Human Resources Officer, N-Frasys Pvt Limited, 110 Swan Drive, Alexandra Park, Harare, +263773220587, echitsama@gmail.com
Personal Information
- ID Number: 63 1237630 H 26
- Passport Number: GN012855
- Date of Birth: 06/16/85
- Nationality: Zimbabwean
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Safety Health Environment & Quality Coordinator
Central Africa Development (PVT) LTD
06.2018 - Current
Safety Health Environment & Quality Officer
N-FRASYS PRIVATE LIMITED
11.2017 - 05.2018
Safety Health & Environment Officer
MBADA DIAMONDS
11.2011 - 05.2016
Field Officer
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
09.2008 - 04.2010
Master of Science - Development Studies
Women's University in Africa
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Humanities & Social Sciences, Environmental Studies
Africa University
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