OHS & Industrial Safety Officer | Fire & Hazmat Specialist | Advanced First Responder
  • Durban, South Africa
  • 13/10/2026

Dedicated Health, Safety, and Emergency Services Professional with SAESI and IFSAC international accreditations in Firefighter 1 & 2, Hazmat Awareness, and Hazmat Operations. Holds Advanced First Aid Level 3 (SAQA ID 376480), a Certificate of Competence in OHS Act & Driven Machinery Regulations (Tractor Loader Backhoe operator), and a valid Code 10 (C1) Driver’s License with PrDP.

 

Key Qualifications & Core Competencies:

• Health & Safety Compliance: Proficient in OHS Act compliance, risk identification, hazard mitigation, site safety inspections, and proactive accident prevention.

• Emergency & Hazardous Materials Response: Trained in hazardous material containment (NFPA 1072), fire suppression, search and rescue, and emergency evacuation.

• Advanced Medical Response: Certified Advanced First Responder providing emergency medical aid, injury treatment, and incident scene management.

• Heavy Equipment & Operations: Competent in TLB machinery operation, heavy vehicle driving (Code 10 C1 with PrDP), and site radio communication.

 

Driven to apply technical safety protocols, hazard control expertise, and emergency preparedness to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain secure working environments across industrial, manufacturing, logistics, or municipal sites

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E-mail
simphiwemfundo95@gmail.com
Phone Number
0793220587
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Education

Fire Fighter 1 & 2 / Hazmat Operations & Awareness @ KERNBRIDGE FIRE & RESCUE FET COLLEGE
Jan 2022 — Jul 2022

Accredited by SAESI and IFSAC. Completed comprehensive emergency and safety qualifications including Fire Fighter 1 (NFPA 1001), Fire Fighter 2, Hazmat Awareness (NFPA 1072), and Hazmat Operations. Specialized in hazardous material containment, risk identification, product control, search and rescue, and emergency incident mitigation.

National Senior Certificate (Matric) - Diploma Pass @ INKOSI JUSTICE NXUMALO TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Jan 2015 — Nov 2017

Successfully completed Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (Matric) with a Diploma endorsement. Focused on technical and academic foundational subjects.

Experience

General Assistant @ Siyazama Construction
Feb 2018 — Dec 2019

• Site Safety & Housekeeping: Inspected work areas to clear hazards and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• PPE Enforcement: Verified that site workers were equipped with appropriate protective gear.
• Emergency Preparedness: Assisted site team with safety awareness, incident reporting, and emergency response procedures.
• Operational Support: Handled tool and material transport safely to maintain a risk-free construction environment.

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