Thabo Phetla

Experience

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  Rorisang Holdings Built Environment

  Sept 2020 - Aug 2021

  Site Environmental Officer

  Project: Maintenance of Rand Water's N6 Pipeline Network Southern Region Water Supply Area, Gauteng Province.• Translated the Client's (Rand Water) specifications into project-specific procedures• Developed, implemented, and maintained environmental-related processes and associated plans, procedures• Monitored compliance to environmental requirements; conditions of the Environmental authorisation andrecommendations of the Environmental management programme (EMPr)• Monitored compliance to the Water Use License requirements and conditions• Compiled and summited environmental monitoring reports and maintain relevant registers to the Rand Water Environmental Control Officer: - Weekly Compliance reports detailing deviations, opportunity for improvement, positive observations, complaints, photographic evidence of compliance and non-compliance on site - Monthly Photographic Compliance reports - Action Plans addressing non-compliances and recommendations raised on monthly reports - Induction registers - Complaints registers - Incident registers - Investigation reports - Waste Inventory and disposal certificates - Proof of servicing (bi-weekly receipts) of ablution facilities• Coordinated and advised contractor environmental-related activities• Faced and passed all Water Use License and Site Compliance Audits• Developed and implemented the tree felling application, method statement and site rehabilitation • Conducted inductions for new and returning (refresher) site personnel and visitors• Facilitate environmental awareness and toolbox talks to convey contents of the EMPR to the project team and contractors• Conducted daily environmental inspections• Liaised with the public (local community), contractors, and Client• Maintained and updated site environmental file Show less

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  Proconics

  Aug 2021 - now

  Project: Sun Central Holdings 1 - Main Transmission Substation Complex Project. - developed and facilitating implementation of environmental method statements, procedures and plans- adhered to environmental legislation including environmental authorisations, general authorisation and water use licence, biodiversity permits, and environmental management programme- participated and assisted in the search and rescue of protected and indigenous flora species (Northern Cape Schedules 1, 2 and 3) prior to construction works- monitored site environmental compliance- ensured that all works are within project servitude- liaison between landowner (farmer) and other stakeholders on document and processes such as fire management plan, grievance mechanisms, traffic and transportation management plan- managed subcontractors environmental files and processes- oversee, minimise and document overall project’s construction environmental footprint Show less SHERQ Intern, reporting Senior Manger: Group SHERQ, responsible for aiding in all aspects of delivery of safety health, environmental and quality management programs and systems. • Developed and compiled SHEQ documentation for tender proposals: - Aspects and Impacts registers - Environmental Management Plans - Waste Management Plans - Baseline Risk Assessments - Health and Safety Management Plans - Contract Quality Management Plans • Developed extensive knowledge on South African environmental legislation and regulations• Participated, effectively contributed and provided support to the Group's Integrated Management System's (IMS) implementation and certification - ISO 14001 and recertification for ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 • Faced and passed all IMS audits• Developed, compiled and submitted approved HSE files to the Client (Eskom Power Stations): - Facilitated and coordinated appointment letters of legal appointment including contractors - Training Matrix - HSE costing - Medical surveillance - PPE issue register, inspection checklist, etc. - Ensured all relevant and applicable HSE file documents adhere to Clients HSE compliance for the project specifications and requirements• Identified office HSE risks and provided remedial actions to be executed• Implemented and facilitated office environmental communication and awareness campaigns• Minimised office waste by 30% through recycling practices Show less

  • Site Environmental Officer

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Environmental Officer

    Aug 2022 - May 2024

  • SHERQ Intern

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022