Phindile Lynette Bhembe
Mbabane,Hho
Summary
Driven and analytical, known for problem-solving and strategic thinking. Demonstrated skills in project management and stakeholder engagement, coupled with excellent communication abilities. Poised to deliver impactful solutions and drive success in SHEQ management
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
SHERQ CONSULTANT
Maloma Colliery Limited
Maloma
07.2024 - 07.2025
- Acted as SHERQ manager from July to September 2024
- Proposed structure for SHERQ department which was approved
- Introduced activities to reset safety culture for organisation
- Currently leading implementation of ISO 9001:2018, ISO 45001:2015, ISO 14001:2015
Lead Auditor
CONCO Limited (Swaziland CPS)
Matsapha
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Lead Auditor for ISO 45001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 internal audit for Conco Limited.
- This is an annual compliance audit for Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental, Food Safety and Quality.
- Produced comprehensive reports to communicate audit findings effectively.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, ensured data protection at all times.
Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Plan Developer
Roots Construction
Malkerns
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Preparation of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental plan for the construction of a fuel filling station.
Lead Auditor
Lomati Gold Mine
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Conducted OHS Audit for the mine according to ISO 45001:2018 and other industry codes for the only gold mine in country of Eswatini.
- Produced comprehensive report with recommendations.
HSE Inspector and Support
Dabulamanzi Group
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Contractor Safety Compliance
- I prepared OHS documents for Dabulamanzi who had a construction project at Conco Limited.
- The work includes; Safety file compilation, Weekly SHE inspections, Method Statement development, Training of employees on identified gaps, Risk assessment development.
- Contractor Safety Compliance
Occupational Health and Safety Reviewer
Eswatini Electricity Company
Matsapha
08.2022 - 08.2022
- I performed OHS review/inspection for the EEC Matsapha Warehouse/Depo and prepared report with recommendations which was presented to the management team for the Warehouse.
Lead Auditor
National Maize Corporation
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Eswatini
- I audited the corporation's food safety management system for compliance to FSSC 22000 standard.
- Eswatini
Lead Auditor
Conco Limited
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Company Overview: Management Systems Auditing
- Lead Auditor for ISO 45001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 internal audit for Conco Limited.
- This is an annual compliance audit for Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental, Food Safety and Quality.
- Management Systems Auditing
Lead Auditor
Conco Limited
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Management Systems Auditing
- Lead Auditor for ISO 45001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001 internal audit for Conco Limited.
- This is an annual compliance audit for Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental, Food Safety and Quality.
- Management Systems Auditing
Lead Auditor
Conco Limited
06.2020 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Management Systems Auditing
- ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 internal audit for Conco Limited (formerly Coca Cola Swaziland).
- Management Systems Auditing
Managing Director
Umenjalo Consultancy
01.2020 - 07.2025
- ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) Coordinator for company in line with ISO 31000 assessment/facilitation.
- Disaster Management Plan development, maintenance and evaluation.
- ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 implementation and auditing.
- OSH risk assessments development.
- Third Party supplier audits and approvals.
- New products technical feasibility studies- food and beverages.
- Food packaging supplier assessments.
- Contractor EOSH management and assessment.
- Food safety management system assessment and factory setups.
- Trainer: Management Systems ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000.
- Fire Safety risk assessments.
- Legal compliance to Food Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental legislation assessments.
- Maintaining compliance and certification to ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000.
- Management Systems consultant for SANS 16001.
- Certified coach and trainer for John Maxwell Team.
OHS Pre-assessment Coordinator
Maloma Colliery
Maloma
02.2023 - 03.2023
- OHS pre-assessment for re-opening an underground mining shaft.
Implementation Coordinator
Maloma Colliery
Maloma
08.2021 - 12.2021
- This included; performing risk assessments, Developing health and safety procedures and defining processes, Identifying training needs and conducting training, identifying service providers, implement programs or fix gaps e.g mine ventilation system.
- I developed the request for proposals documents for the specialised projects some of which are; mine ventilation system, occupational hygiene survey and signage for the whole mine.
SHE & Social Review Specialist
Maloma Colliery
Maloma
06.2021 - 07.2021
- I was part of project team from MTK Technologies that was conducting a holistic review of Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental and Social aspects of the organisation.
- I was leading the OHS review as the OHS Specialist.
- The team prepared a report of findings which was presented to the Maloma Colliery Board.
- The board recommended that the team lead the implementation of the corrective action plan.
ESLP Manager
Conco Limited
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: formerly Coca-Cola Swaziland
- Management of ESLP(Environment, Safety & Loss Prevention) & Process Quality Personnel.
- ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) Coordinator for company in line with ISO 31000 and Company Policies & Requirements.
- IMCR (Incident Management & Crisis Resolution) Coordinator.
- Ensure compliance to Safety, Environmental Management Systems.
- Ensure Loss Prevention program is in place and working effectively.
- Ensure legal compliance to Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental legislation.
- Maintaining compliance and certification to ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 (now ISO45001), ISO 9001.
- Ensure compliance to KORE: The Coca-Cola Company Requirements.
- Development and performance management of staff.
- Lead Auditor for KORE, FSSC 22000.
- Management Systems consultant for SANS 16001.
- Formerly Coca-Cola Swaziland
Process Quality & ESLP Manager
Coca-Cola Swaziland
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Management of ESLP(Environment, Safety & Loss Prevention) & Process Quality Personnel.
- Coordination of the Company's Integrated SHEQ management system (ISO9001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000, KORE).
- Ensure compliance to Safety, Environmental, Food Safety & quality requirements.
- Third party supplier development, audit and approvals.
- Packaging development and approvals.
- Ensure Loss Prevention program is in place and working effectively.
- Ensure legal compliance to Occupational Health & Safety, and Environmental legislation.
- Development and performance management of staff.
- IMCR (Incident Management & Crisis Resolution) Coordinator.
Laboratory Manager
Coca-Cola Swaziland
12.2006 - 12.2008
- Management of Laboratory Staff.
- Ensure compliance to ISO17025 & TCCC requirements.
- Training & Development of Lab staff.
- Performance Management of Lab Staff.
- Technical Signatory on selected analysis methods.
New Products Coordinator
Coca-Cola Swaziland
01.2001 - 11.2006
- Develop plans and manage timely launch to new countries of sale and New products/formulations, packaging change including: the assessment, co-ordination with all related Departments, Communication to the operation, customer, divisions and Corporate groups of results of the analysis of any other issue related.
- Work with R&D for new product formula development and feasibility.
- Coordination of the first batch of a New Product up to dispatch in order to meet the launch date, part of which include: Formula Analysis for manufacturing feasibility, Product Label Design & Approval, Handling & Coordination of Product Reformulations, Coordination of Supply Point Shifts- Changes in supply points.
QA Lab Chemist
Coca-Cola Swaziland
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Work involved analysis of raw material and finished product. This involved physical inspection, chemical and microbiological analysis.
- Creating Bills of Material and item numbers for MRP II (MFG –Pro) operating system.
- Auditing Bills of Material on a monthly basis.
- Purchasing of lab supplies for my area of work.
- Controlling and monitoring non-conforming inventory.
- Developing SOP' based on the Coca-Cola Quality System, for my area of work.
- Calibration and verification of lab equipment.
- Hazardous chemicals control.
- Taste-test training programme co-ordinator.
Teacher & Head of Maths & Science Dept
Mbuluzi High School
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Work involved general management of the department and led a team of five teachers who reported directly to me.
- I was also involved in budget and budgetary control for the department.
- Taught biology, chemistry, physics and integrated science.
- Was also culture teacher for the school training the drum majorettes troupe.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry & Biological Sciences
University of Swaziland
05.1992
Timeline
SHERQ CONSULTANT
Maloma Colliery Limited
07.2024 - 07.2025
Lead Auditor
CONCO Limited (Swaziland CPS)
06.2024 - 06.2024
Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Plan Developer
Roots Construction
06.2023 - 06.2023
Lead Auditor
Lomati Gold Mine
02.2023 - 02.2023
OHS Pre-assessment Coordinator
Maloma Colliery
02.2023 - 03.2023
HSE Inspector and Support
Dabulamanzi Group
09.2022 - 09.2023
Occupational Health and Safety Reviewer
Eswatini Electricity Company
08.2022 - 08.2022
Lead Auditor
National Maize Corporation
06.2022 - 06.2022
Lead Auditor
Conco Limited
06.2022 - 06.2022
Implementation Coordinator
Maloma Colliery
08.2021 - 12.2021
Lead Auditor
Conco Limited
06.2021 - 06.2021
SHE & Social Review Specialist
Maloma Colliery
06.2021 - 07.2021
Lead Auditor
Conco Limited
06.2020 - 06.2020
Managing Director
Umenjalo Consultancy
01.2020 - 07.2025
ESLP Manager
Conco Limited
01.2013 - 01.2019
Process Quality & ESLP Manager
Coca-Cola Swaziland
01.2009 - 01.2013
Laboratory Manager
Coca-Cola Swaziland
12.2006 - 12.2008
New Products Coordinator
Coca-Cola Swaziland
01.2001 - 11.2006
QA Lab Chemist
Coca-Cola Swaziland
01.1995 - 01.2000
Teacher & Head of Maths & Science Dept
Mbuluzi High School
01.1992 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry & Biological Sciences
University of Swaziland
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