Charmaine Palesa Maphosa

Environmental Officer

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Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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About me
Environment, Health and Safety Specialist with Awareness & Education Experience
Education
- Infection Control Africa Network
  2021 - 2021
  Basic Certificate: Infection Control Infection Prevention Control Basic
  Activities and Societies: Infection Control and Disease Management The Basic IPC for Healthcare Workers is an introductory course specifically designed for healthcare personnel requiring basic IPC knowledge with an emphasis on hand hygiene, standard precautions, and procedure-based transmission precautions in newly developing health systems. Institution: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infection-control-africa-network/
- Lincoln Heights Secondary School
  2011 - 2012
  National Senior Certificate Matric 12
  Activities and Societies: Chairperson: Student Representative Council Learner Representative: Culture Activities Basketball
- Omega
  2023 - 2023
  Certificate OHS Legal Liability
  OHS for Supervisory Staff. Learning the Legal Liability of the Act and it's Requirements
- Central University of Technology, Free State
  2018 - 2020
  Bachelor of Technology - BTech Environmental Health NQF 7
  Major in Occupational Hygiene & Food Hygiene
- Central University of Technology, Free State
  2015 - 2017
  Ndip: Environmental Health
  Activities and Societies: The work of EHPs is defined in their Scope of Practice of Environmental Health and includes water quality, food control, waste managements, health surveillance of premises, surveillance and prevention of communicable diseases, vector control and environmental pollution control. Environmental health is a key part of any comprehensive public health system. The field works to advance policies and programs to reduce chemical and other environmental exposures in air, water, soil and food to protect people and provide communities with healthier environments.
Experience
- Department of Water and Sanitation
  Apr 2018 - Mar 2021
  Environmental Officer
  Environmental Pollution ControlEnvironmental Law Compliance and Monitoring License Audit for Municipalities, Mines, Industries and FarmsEnforcement of National Water Act and other relevant Legislation Attending to Water Pollution complaintsEnvironmental Impact AssessmentsRiver Health Water Quality Monitoring
- Department of Health South Africa
  Apr 2021 - Mar 2022
  Environmental Health Practitioner
  Occupational Health and Safety InspectionsHazardous Waste ManagementGeneral Health Waste ManagementHIRA SystemVaccine Safety Premises InspectionsCOIDA claimsWater Quality Monitoring
- Bader
  Jul 2023 - Dec 2023
  Health Safety Environment Officer
  1. Develop, implement and monitor health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and programs.2. Investigate accidents, incidents and complaints and recommend corrective measures to prevent similar occurrences.3. Conduct risk assessments, analyze data and recommend corrective action plans.4. Monitor, inspect and assess hazardous materials, hazardous waste and pollution control equipment.5. Oversee emergency response plans and coordinate fire prevention activities.6. Monitor compliance of local, state and federal regulations related to health, safety and environmental policies.7. Develop and implement safety training programs for employees.8. Prepare and submit reports to management and regulatory agencies.9. Assist in the development of safety budgets and administer safety-related budgets.10. Maintain records and documents related to health, safety and environmental programs. Show less
- Fibre Circle
  Jan 2024 - now
  Community Relations and Education Officer: Environmental
  • Overseeing waste disposal sites and recycling Facilities• Engage with communities with regards to Waste management: Separation at source• Facilitate awareness projects in schools and in communities. • Train learners in Waste management and Environmental Sustainability. • Manage and Collaborate with Collection Teams regarding waste collection at facilities within the company’s profile.• Leading teams of recycling collectors, ensuring smooth waste collection and transportation services• Facilitate Waste Recycling programs. • Contract Management: Management of contracts with partners, waste collection companies, ensuring effective waste removal and disposal.• Ensuring that waste disposal practices align with legal requirements and environmental standards. • Coordinating waste disposal, refuse collection, and recycling activities in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner within schools and communities. • Lead cross-functional coordination of various meetings, project execution and phased delivery to ensure alignment with goals. • Oversee development and implementation of norms and standards to guide the implementation of similar projects in different geographical areas. • Creating and improving support processes that enhance stakeholder engagement and experience. • Supporting in the creating and development of Environmental learning materials. • Ensuring Sustainable Environmental Waste Management Show less
Licenses & Certifications
- Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisory Staff.
  Omega
  Aug 2023
- Driver's License
  Traffic and licensing department
  Jul 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Charmaine Palesa Maphosa
  2nd Prize National Winner South African Youth Water Prize 💧 Jun 2011 Project about the degradation of Wetlands in Newcastle,Kzn and how it can affect Water quality. Methods of remediation and information on how important Wetlands and their Biodiversity is. Project came in National 2nd at the South African Youth Water Prize in 2011.