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Mduduzi Hlawe – Curriculum Vitae
MDUDUZI HLAWE – CURRICULUM VITAE
BSc. In Horticulture; Dip. In Agriculture; OHSAS 18001:2007 Irca & SAATCA Auditor
SUMMARY OF ACHIEVEMENTS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
· Achieved a 100 % compliance to legal requirements and conformance to ISO 9001, ISO 14001
& OHSAS 18001 surveillance audit conducted for the production department for 2015/16 crop
season.
· Established an internal audit schedule for agricultural production department consisting of 4
estates which is approximately 22,000 hectares & successfully conducted the audits as per
schedule.
· Coordinated the review of a continuous risk assessment for the agricultural production
department.
· Facilitated the development of the ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 annual objectives and
targets for agricultural production department.
· Coordinated the review of routine task directives for agricultural production.
· Established and reviewed procedures.
· Scheduled and conducted SHEQ training for production department.
· Facilitated the management of occupational incidents and follow up on their closure.
· Facilitated the completion of SHEQ service level agreements and reported ratings on monthly
basis.
· Attended departmental monthly SHEQ meetings and advised line management on SHEQ &
legislative requirements.
· Effectively monitored compliance of subordinates and contractors to QSHE (i.e. ISO 9001,
14001, OHSAS 18001 and AMS 16001) requirements and standards.
· Conducted SHEQ induction to newly recruited employees at Section 05, Mlaula Estate.
· Monitor implementation of approved operations procedures at Section 05 Mlaula Estate and
Parks and Sanitation Section at Property Services Department.
· Working under pressure and meeting demanding deadlines in writing weekly, monthly and
adhoc reports when being a Supervisor, Foreman and Team Leader.
· Actively participated in internal and external audits for ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001 both
when being a Team Leader and Foreman.
· As a Team Leader at Section 05 (Mlaula Estate) contributed significantly in controlling smut
budget from E 400 000 of 2009/2010 crop season to E 100 000 of 2010/2011 (75% savings)
crop season; significantly improved quality standards on pest control as infestation percentage
averagely became lower than 01 yet my area was dominated with NCo 376 variety.
· Also as a Team Leader I significantly contributed in the increase of yields above expected
budget by 02.5% in 2010/2011 season.
· Dealing with suppliers and partners both at Agriculture Production, Section 05 and at Property
Services.
· Developing, coaching and mentoring of people at work.
· Supervising others and activities.
· Initiating, planning, monitoring, recording and reporting.
· Coordinating implementation of activities and capital projects as a foreman at Property
Services.
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Mduduzi Hlawe – Curriculum Vitae
Key Performance Areas
o Coordinating the implementation and maintenance of the IMS, comprising of ISO 9001,
ISO14001, OSHAS 18001, AMS 16001 and other relevant systems for compliance with
legislation.
o Support to Agriculture Managers in the management of the IMS for adherence and
compliance.
o Advising and assisting Agriculture management on all aspects of IMS and risk control
issues.
o Implementing Risk Management strategies by way of carrying out and monitoring risk
assessments on IMS processes.
o Preparing and conducting IMS internal audits in order to verify adherence to the
standards and systems requirements and follow-up on observations made.
o Conducting IMS awareness training and induction to employees and contractors.
o Compiling IMS adhoc, weekly, monthly and annual reports.
· Employer: Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation, Finance Division, Property Services
Department
· Period: March 2013 to Date
· Position Held: Parks and Sanitation Foreman
· Main Purpose of Job: Coordinate, implement and monitor corporate landscape gardening,
municipal waste water treatment, municipal solid waste management and nursery (ornamental,
vegetables and fruit trees) management
Key Performance Areas
o Coordinate landscape and amenities management across the estate so to improve its
integrity and aesthetic appearance.
o Monitor municipal solid waste removal and disposal in line with corporate strategic plan.
o Monitor pest control in residential areas across the estate.
o Monitor municipal waste water treatment in line with legal and corporate standards.
o Oversee nursery operations in line with strategic plan and approved budget.
o Manage and develop subordinates.
o Control variable costs and approved budget.
o Monitor contractors’ performance and providing advice and feedback to Section Head.
o Implement and monitor compliance to QSHE standards in the workforce.
· Employer: Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation, Finance Division, Property Services
Department
· Period: March 2012 to March 2013
· Position Held: Parks and Sanitation Supervisor
· Main Purpose of Job: Monitored, controlled and evaluated operations of grounds
maintenance, sewer ponds maintenance and solid waste management to achieve contractors’
compliance to service level agreements; manage operations of Mhlume parks and amenities
nursery.
Key Performance Areas
o Supervised service providers (contractors) for operations relating to grounds
maintenance, solid/liquid waste removal and sewer ponds maintenance.
o Carried out administrative work.
o Supervised nursery operated in a business-like manner.
o Managed subordinates.
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Mduduzi Hlawe – Curriculum Vitae
o Managed risk (10%) through enforcing compliance to Integrated Management Systems
(i.e. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AMS 16001 and OHSAS 18001.
· Employer: Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation, Agriculture Division, Production
Department
· Period: May 2010 to February 2012
· Position Held: Team Leader
· Main purpose of job: Supervised planned activities and achievements of operational
standards relating to cane production within area of responsibility by identifying and reporting
factors limiting cane growth.
Key Performance Areas
o Implemented field operations/activities.
ü Carried out regular field inspections to identify anomalies
ü Compiled daily and weekly work plans
ü Initiated requests and requisitions for resources
ü Allocated resources to enable subordinates to efficiently carry out their tasks
ü Maximized the utilisation of available resources
ü Assessed volume of work and planned task rate for the next day
ü Carried out daily roll call and submits time and attendance report to the office
ü Allocated employees to appropriate tasks using observed field conditions and
budget standards
ü Reviewed programme to meet latest labour, resources and weather conditions
ü Allocated work to employees timely, briefed and required changes on work
programme addressed, work started on time
ü Provided feedback to section manager on daily/weekly activities
o Supervised field operations by second and third parties.
ü Received and oversaw filed deliveries by service providers departments &
outside contractors
ü Attended to contractors including receiving deliveries of field inputs and checked
all supplied information against specifications for all fields and cluster houses
ü Monitored application uniformity and rates by fertilizer companies
ü Monitored service providers to ensure that the services rendered to the area of
responsibility addresses estate requirements e.g. land preparation, harvesting,
drainage maintenance, canal construction, water deliveries, ash and milo
application
o Calibrated machinery and equipment
ü Calibrated machinery and other equipment in order to achieve correct application
of agro-chemicals in terms of quality and quantity
o Compiled field records and reports
ü Prepared weekly, monthly and variance reports for my area.
o Managed risk
ü Enforced compliance to Integrated Management Systems (i.e. ISO 9001, ISO
14001, AMS 16001 and OHSAS 18001).
ü Undertook safety talks, planned job observation, incident reporting &
investigations
ü Closed non-conformance reports (NCRs)
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Mduduzi Hlawe – Curriculum Vitae
o Supervised subordinates
ü Maintained harmonious IR climate
ü Carried out briefings
ü Attended to queries
ü Trained and closely monitored new employees
ü Maintained discipline in line with corporate procedures & standards
ü Undertook induction for all general workers by explaining corporate policies &
procedures & work practices
ü Identified training needs and recommended relevant training to improve
performance
· Employer: Teaching Service Commission, Makhosini High School
· Period: September 2009 to May 2010
· Position: Teacher for Agriculture and Mathematics subjects.
· 2008: Internship, Ngonini Estate.
· 2006: Internship, Swazi Poultry Processors.
· 2003 – 2004: General labour, Agriculture Division, Production Department (Ngomane Estate –
Section 16), RSSC.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
University of Swaziland: Bachelor of Science in Horticulture - 2007/2008 - 2008/2009.
University of Swaziland: Diploma in Agriculture - 2004/2005 - 2006/2007.
Advantage A.C.T. OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Course - 2014
Advantage A.C.T. OHSAS 18001 Implementation Course – 2014
Advantage A.C.T. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Level 3 Course – 2015
DQS ISO 9001:2015 Facilitation and Implementation Course - 2015
SWASA: SANS 16001 Implementation Course - 2014
Advantage A.C.T. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Control Level 3 Course - 2015
Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation: Preliminary Incident Investigation Level 1 - 2012
Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation: First Aid (Level 01) Certificate – 2010.
Covey: Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - 2011
PERSONAL DETAILS
Mduduzi M. Hlawe
Mobile: +268 7627 7560
Email: mduduzih@rssc.co.sz
Born: 18.11.1983
Marital status: Married – 3 dependants
Health: Excellent
Sex: Male
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REFERENCES
Mr. Sibusiso Khoza, Agriculture Manager - IMS, RSSC, Mobile: +268 7607 1470, Tel: +268 2313 4629
Mrs. Jabu Myeni, Corporate Environmental Officer, RSSC, Mobile: +268 7626 3365, Tel: +268 2313
4629
Mr. Sandile Dlamini, Section 16 Manager, RSSC, Mobile: +268 7603 9957, Tel: +268 2313 4673
