Eric Theron

Eric Theron

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principle Consultant at Transnet Freight Rail

  • Education

    • Business Continuity Institute

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      Associate of Science (AS) Business Continuity Management

      Activities and Societies: Member of the Business Continuity Institute in London. BCI Certification

    • International Risk Control Africa

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      HASLAC Certification Enterprise Risk Management

      Modern Safety ManagementRisk Management

    • National Occuppational Safety Association of South Afica

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      Safety Management Modern Safety Management, Safety Training, Safety Audit, Safety Training of the Trainer.

      Activities and Societies: None Safety Management Safety Trainer of TrainersSafety Auditors

    • School of Rail

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      Operations Diploma Train Control Systems, Operation of On Track Machines, Centralised Traffic Control Train Operations Diploma

      Train Control Systems, Operation of On Track Machines, Centralised Traffic Control, Functional Yard Management and Light and Heavy Haul Technical Operations,

    • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

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      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Communication and Media Studies

      BA Degree

  • Experience

    • Transnet Freight Rail

      Jan 1977 - Sept 2006

      Responsible for the development and implementation of an integrated Safety Management System within the train operations environment nationally, according to the SANS 30001 standards to ensure compliance to the Railway Safety Regulator Act (Act 16 - 1995).Contribute to the development of the SANS 3001-1 Standards in conjunction with the Risk Management Department.Introduced the SANS 3001 standards to Transnet Freight Rail customers, local authorities and Operational Divisions within Transnet. Weniger anzeigen

      • Safety Compliance Manager

        Nov 1997 - Sept 2006
      • Train Controller (Principle Class)

        Jan 1987 - Jan 1997
      • Train Traffic Controller (Senior Class)

        Jan 1985 - Sept 1987
      • Operations Admin Official

        Jan 1977 - Sept 1985
    • Transnet Freight Rail

      Jan 2007 - now

      To inculcate a risk management culture for Transnet Freight Rail management so that they are able to effectively deal with risks and opportunities, evaluate the effectiveness of control measures and risk treatment plans and report to relevant risk governance structures in line with Transnet Freight Rail’s Enterprise Risk Management plan, standards and framework, including the following:1) Provide strategic input into the development of the Transnet Freight Rail Risk Management Plan.2) Determine and consult how the Risk Management Department will support the achievement of the line departmental objectives to develop and facilitate the execution of the Risk Management Plan within the relevant line department.3) Implement and embed the ERM Standards and Framework, and drive the process of embedding risk management into all line activities, processes and systems through training and continuous communication5) Custodian of the Risk Management framework, standards, procedures and the facilitation of the functional risk registers (Strategic Risk Assessments, Change Risk Assessments, Project Risk Assessments, Financial and Business Plan Risk Assessments) 6) Monitor progress and effectiveness of control measures and risk treatment plans; and monthly reporting7) Coordinate the functional risk committee processes8) Provide progress reports and risk management performance reports to management and relevant committees and forums9) Facilitate line management to determine risks and risk control strategies for all change and investment decisions10) Design, facilitate and embed the Business Continuity Management strategy within Corporate Office. Weniger anzeigen Development and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework according to the SANS 31000 standards within Transnet Freight Rail.Development and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Procedures and processes according to the SANS 31000:2009 standards within Transnet Freight Rail.Implementation of Risk Management Information Systems within Transnet Freight Rail.Aligned the ERM with Transnet Market Demand Strategies and objectives.Conducting of Risk Assessments throughout the entire enterprise, developing and monitoring of treatment plans and conducting of assurance.Development of the Business Continuity Framework according to the ISO 22301 standards within Transnet Freight Rail.Development of the Business Continuity Procedure and processes within Transnet Freight Rail.Development of the Business Continuity Management System within Transnet Freight Rail.Conducting of Business Impact Analysis, Continuity Requirement Analysis, developing and drafting of Disaster Management Plans, Business Continuity Plans, Business Continuity Coordinator Plans, Operational Continuity Plans, Emergency Evacuation Plans, Strike Plans and Continuity Common Data Documentation.Conducting of relevant BCM and ERM assurance audits. Drafting of ERM and BCM monthly progress reports.Attending of various BCM and ERM Forums. Weniger anzeigen

      • Principle Consultant

        Jan 2012 - now
      • Manager Risk Management

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2012
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Business Continuity Institute

      BCI London
      Jan 2015
    • Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, Safety Management

      International Risk Consultants, NOSA, Business Continuity Institute
      Jul 1996
    • Certificate of Membership

      IRMSA-Institute of Risk Management South Africa
      Jul 2012
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Eric Theron
      Transnet Freight Rail Eagle Award Mr. Ravi Nair, Chief Executive, Transnet Freight Rail Nov. 2017 This award is the top award within Transnet Freight Rail and the criteria is based on international excellence and achievements during 2017.
    • Awarded to Eric Theron
      Winner of BCI Africa and Indian Ocean Award Business Continuity Institute Sept. 2017 Winner of BCI Africa and Indian Ocean Award for the category Continuity and Resilience Professional (Public Sector) for 2017.
    • Awarded to Eric Theron
      Transnet Freight Rail Chief Executive Legend Award The Chief Executive of Transnet Freight Rail Sept. 2016 Achievement was based on all the contributions that I have made within my career within Transnet Freight Rail and was based on the following:Contribution by implementing the Predictable Service in 1995;Contribution to the developing of the Order to Execute Process;The developing of the Safety Management System and my contribution in the developing of the ISO 3000-1 standard;The development and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework;… Mehr anzeigen Achievement was based on all the contributions that I have made within my career within Transnet Freight Rail and was based on the following:Contribution by implementing the Predictable Service in 1995;Contribution to the developing of the Order to Execute Process;The developing of the Safety Management System and my contribution in the developing of the ISO 3000-1 standard;The development and implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework; The development and implementation of the Business Continuity Management Framework; andChange Management and influence skills over the years. Weniger anzeigen
    • Awarded to Eric Theron
      Customer Excellence The General Manager Corporate Risk Management Aug. 2010 For providing an excellent service to my customers relating to Risk and Business Continuity and for aligning the ERM Framework to the organisation's Market Demand Strategy.
    • Awarded to Eric Theron
      Achived a NOSA 4 Star Grading for Durban CTC National Occupational Safety Association of SA Nov. 1996 Achievement of 4 star grading within a time frame of one year.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Facilitation and Audits

      Issued by Grinrod (SA) , Plasser South Africa(PTY)Ltd, SIMS, Aveng (Africa) Limited, Pandrol SA (Pty) Ltd. on Jan 2016
      Grinrod (SA) , Plasser South Africa(PTY)Ltd, SIMS, Aveng (Africa) Limited, Pandrol SA (Pty) Ltd.Associated with Eric Theron