Zayne Retief

Experience

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  Transvaal Training

  Mar 2008 - Jun 2010

  Health and Safety Training Assistant

  Mining, Civil and Construction Training

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  CCS Cygma

  Jun 2010 - May 2012

  Health And Safety Consultant

  Civil, Construction and Telecommunication

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  Corline

  May 2012 - Nov 2012

  Health And Safety Officer

  Telecommunication: Civil and Construction

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  Enterprises Swanepoel

  Nov 2012 - Jun 2015

  SHEQ Manager

  Permanent Senior Level position in the Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality Management (Mining and Engineering) sector

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  Union Structural Engineering Works and Stellval Crane Hire

  Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

  Health And Safety Manager

  Permanent Senior Level position in the Safety, Health & Environmental Management (Structural Engineering) sector

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  Dark Fibre Africa

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  SHEQ Officer
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  Dark Fibre Africa

  Aug 2016 - now

  In my role as Regional SHEQ Manager at Dark Fibre Africa, I lead the charge in effectively managing our Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies. My responsibilities encompass the formulation, execution, and maintenance of robust HSE protocols, ensuring alignment with the relevant legal and regulatory standards.Under my leadership, we have not only secured but also consistently upheld our ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications, underscoring our unwavering commitment to occupational health, safety management, and environmental responsibility. I was also instrumental in ushering in a state-of-the-art digital safety management system, streamlining our safety practices and enhancing overall efficiency.I spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul of our risk management approach, devising a novel baseline risk assessment model. This innovative framework has significantly bolstered our safety measures, curtailed incidents, and improved our compliance with safety norms. By integrating policies, standards, and specifications, we have succeeded in fostering a stronger safety culture within our organization.My proven ability to catalyze continuous improvement in SHEQ performance, coupled with my dedication to fostering a vibrant safety culture, has earned me the trust and respect of my team and senior leadership alike. This trust has allowed me to cultivate a cooperative and proactive atmosphere around SHEQ management, paving the way for enhanced safety and healthier work environments. Show less

  • Coastal SHEQ Manager

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Regional SHEQ Manager

    Feb 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Coastal SHEQ Coordinator

    Aug 2016 - Feb 2019