This document contains a cover letter and CV for Munyaradzi Kunyavapa applying for a Safety, Health & Environmental Manager position. It summarizes his qualifications including degrees in Geography/Environmental Studies and Safety Management as well as various safety certifications. It outlines his experience as an SHE Manager and Officer overseeing safety on construction projects worth over R1.2 billion. It also lists his skills in areas such as communication, planning, auditing, and relationship building. Personal details and referees are provided.

1. 101 Denlee Gardens, mkunyavapa@gmail.com
7 Attwell Street 002783 7718 163
Germiston, 1401 002774 264 0028
Gauteng
MUNYARADZI KUNYAVAPA (SACPCMP CHSM/645/2018 & CHSO/238/2016 and Saiosh
Graduate Member Number: 46367775/HSE Connection Point - HCP 066)
Position being applied for: Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
Personal Details
Nationality: Zimbabwean with a South African Permanent Residence Permit with Permit number
PRP/34792//2019JHB and Reference No. PRP2569537
Sex: Male Religion: Christianity
Marital status: Married Driver’s licence: RSA’s Code 10
Career Objectives
To provide expertise that facilitates continuous improvement and promoting best practices that
support the ever-changing culture of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality performances
in the workplace.
Major Achievements
 Attaining fatality free status on projects worth over R1.2 billion over a period of 7 years and in
the process achieved 1 million free LTI Hours.
 Training of 36 newly graduate Safety Officers during the same duration
 Successfully implemented an effective and efficient SHE Management system
 Formulated SHEQ policies for Mabotwane Group of Companies
 Successfully implemented a procurement system of PPE & C
 Worked for 2 days to reopen Nampo site (R40 million project) which was closed partly
due to non-compliance of health and safety matters (2013).
 Updated OHS documents according to the New 2014 Construction Regulations.
 Managed to produce and keep records of OHS statics inter alia
 Coaching and mentoring of 36 Safety Officers on how to register with SACPCMP.
 Managing various projects (19 in total at the same time) under civil (roads, water & sewer
pipelines and reservoirs), and building (schools, Office blocks, rural sanitation projects) and 23
security ones
 Practical Training of Security Officers in the use of first aid kits.
Skills
 Has got good written and verbal communication skills
 Ability to plan activities and to meet project deadlines.
 Good presentation skills.
 Good report writing skills
 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Skills (HIRA).
 Incident investigation skills.
 Computer literacy – good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and
PowerPoint.
 give attention to detail, well-organized, and able to work independently to meet deadlines
 Auditing, thorough inspection skills
 Able to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels within the organisation
 Good problem solving skills and good mathematics and statistics calculation skills

2.  Able to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels within the organisation
 Knowledge and experience in the Implementation, maintenance and auditing of an integrated
management system (IMS) based on ISO: 9001:2015, ISO 14 001: 2015 and OHSAS 18 001:2007.
 Mentoring and coaching newly graduated SHE Officers
 Negotiating skills e.g. with subcontractors
 Good Facilitation; Demonstrating, presentation and brainstorming skills
 Leadership skills
 Conflict management skills
Academic and Professional Qualifications
 UNISA’s National Diploma in Safety Management (2018)
 NOSA’s Certificate in SAMTRAC (South Africa) (RSA NQF LEVEL 5) (2011)
 Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geography and Environmental Studies (2010)
 Zimbabwe’s Further Education Trainers’ Certificate (2004)
 National Diploma in Land Surveying (1999)
 NOSA’s Certificate in Apply Safety, Health and Environmental Principles and Procedures in a
workplace (2010)
 NOSA’s Certificate in Introduction to SAMTRAC (HIRA & SHE Systems Tools (2010)
 Environmental Awareness and ISO 14001: 2004 (Safety Risk Management) (2013)
 Industrial Safety Course (Harare Polytechnic) (1997)
 Incident Investigation (2017)
 Certificate in Training- New Construction Regulations (Business Success Solutions) (2014)
 Combined: OHSAS 18001: 2007 & ISO 14001:2015 Introduction (NOSA) (2016)
 Manage Labour Intensive Construction Projects (Tjeka Training Matters) (2017)
 NOSA’s Emergency Evacuation Procedures (2017)
 NOSA’s Basic Working at Heights (2017)
 NOSA’S Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) (2017)
 NOSA’s Basic Fire Fighter (2017)
 Scaffolding Erector (SM Training) (2017)
 Scaffolding Inspector (SM Training) (2017)
 NOSA’s First Aid Level 1 (2017)
 NOSA’s Basic Fall Arrest (2018)
 NOSA’s Fall Protection Plan Development (2018)
 Combined ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 Introduction (2019)
 Combined ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 Implementation (2019)
WORKING EXPERIENCE
Current Employer 1 : Mabotwane Group of Companies, Johannesburg
Position 2 : SHE Manager
Duration : February 2014 – until now
Key Responsibilities
 Attending tender briefing sessions for both Baphalaborwa 72 Construction and Mabotwane
Security Services (Mabotwane Group).
 Preparing OHS plans for tendering for both Baphalaborwa 72 Construction and Mabotwane
Security Services.
 Leading the implementation, management, monitoring and controlling of the company’s SHE
Management system on all projects.
 Preparing safety files and SHE corrective actions for Mabotwane Group of Companies.
 Revising and updating SHEQ policies and rules.

3.  Conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment on all projects.
 Developing, leading in the implementation and monitoring of Health and Safety training
programmes (including accident prevention awareness) for employees, management and
visitors in order to reduce injuries and incidents/accidents.
 Carrying out incident/accident investigations and reporting
 Preparing and presenting monthly SHE reports and SHE topics that provide workplace injury
statistics, new initiatives and system changes.
 Keep abreast of legislative changes and best practice methods.
 Provide accurate and timely advice to managers on prevailing SHE issues.
 Actively participate in formal and informal communication to increase and enhance the
understanding and awareness of SHE issues.
 Managing multiple sub-contractors including preparing OHS Specifications for them.
 Leading and evaluating all subcontractor Safety; Health and Environmental
performances.
 Assisting in the management and maintenance of the large and diverse fleet of moveable plant
and vehicles
 Advising management on legal and safety rules, compliance and best practices.
 Communicating with injured employees, their management and medical providers to ensure
that all parties are aware of rights, responsibilities and recovery plans.
 Management and training of all SHE personnel.
 Continuously reviewing work practices and recommend ways in which processes and systems
can be improved.
 Carrying out both Health & Safety and Environmental internal audits.
 Conducting regular workplace inspections across various sites.
 Develop memos, letters alike to communicate and reinforce specific SHE issues with key
stakeholders (Clients, Management, SHE Officers, SHE Representatives and the general
workforce).
 Assisting/managing SHE Awareness programs in order to reduce and eliminate unsafe acts,
unsafe conditions, injuries, illnesses, environmental damage, including HIV/AIDS and Silly Season
awareness etc. or any other initiative established by the Client or Chief Operations/Contracts
Manager. These include training, presentations, amongst others.
 Reviewing the client’s requirements and incorporating these requirements into our currently
used SHE Management System to be site specific for all new projects and the SHE Management
System to be ready for use before the project commences.
 Spending the majority of my working hours (±70%) on project sites providing support and
guidance.
 Ensuring the rolling out of Zero Harm through effective Leadership.
 Assisting with maintaining ISO 14001 certification where applicable.
 Assisting with the maintenance of ISO 9001 under Mabotwane Security Services,
 Assisting with environmental monitoring (water, waste, air) and waste management on sites.
 Recruiting and placing of SHE Officers
 Introducing new projects to Chiefs, community leaders, communities and other stakeholders.
 Guiding on the formulation and functioning on OHS Committees.
 Overseeing the security, health and safety on all construction sites during the December
Builders’ Break.
Position 1 : Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Officer (Baphalaborwa 72 Con.)
Duration : August 2013 – Jan 2014 (Promoted )
Key Responsibilities

4.  Consistently identifying and controlling of health and safety hazards and mitigating the risks on site.
 Reduce the potential for accidents; aid in legislative compliance and improve the company’s overall
production performance
 Inducting new personnel including visitors and client’s personnel.
 Helped with the inspections of Construction Moveable Plant and Vehicles
 Involved in inspections and assisting in conducting both internal and external audits both in OHS and
Environmental issues.
 Writing weekly and monthly OHS reports on site
 Conducting toolbox talks on site
 Carrying out Issue-based risk assessments and planned task observations
 Conducting environmental training and awareness
 Ordering and issuing PPE & C and keeping issuing records
 Carrying out incident/accident investigations and reporting
 Conducting after construction environmental rehabilitation
 Checking non-conformances and issuing NCRs
 Writing and implementing corrective and preventive actions
 Ensuring EMP compliance and pollution prevention
 Promoted waste minimization and good housekeeping
 Monitoring environmental impacts, degradation and putting mitigation measures in place
 Accompanying clients and Department of Labour inspectors during site inspections
 Carrying out HIV/AIDS awareness
 Attending SHEQ & Progress meetings
 Co-coordinating monthly safety meetings
 Keeping abreast of applicable legislation and technical knowledge
 Responsible for the erection and monitoring of road signage for traffic accommodation.
 Involved in the setting up and structuring of SHE Committees and attending SHE Committee meetings
 Prevention and monitoring of soil and water bodies pollution by dripping oils and fuel from moveable plant
Previous Employer 2 : WKSA Construction (Pvt) Ltd, Durban
Position : SHE Officer
Duration : Feb 2013 – June 2013
Key Responsibilities:
Same as on position 1 under Baphalaborwa 72 Construction
Previous Employer 3 : Intellec Construction (Pvt) Ltd, Mthatha
Position : SHE Officer
Duration : March 2012 – Dec 2012
Key Responsibilities
Same as on position 1 under Baphalaborwa 72 Construction
Previous Employer 4 : Mpambani Mzimba School, Eastern Cape
Position : Educator
Duration : Jan 2008 – Dec. 2011
Key Responsibilities:
 Teaching Mathematics, Agricultural Science & Geography from grade 8 up to grade 12 plus computer
literacy
 Giving both formal and non-formal assessment work, marking and maintaining all classroom activities
including discipline.

5.  Administering and invigilating both internal and external examinations.
 Compiling and keeping up to date Master portfolios and Learners’ portfolios for formal assessment
Other duties:
 Project Officer for the MTN school computer laboratory
 Performing duties under the School Development Team; Assessment Team and as a Peer
Educator.
Previous Employer 5 : Harare Polytechnic, Zimbabwe
Position : Lecturer, L.I.C/ Departmental Industrial Attachment Liaison Officer
Duration : Feb 2003 - Dec 2007
Key Responsibilities:
 Lecturing in Industrial Safety (provided training & awareness on SHE issues), Mathematics,
Statistics, Urban Geography, Land Information Management ;Land surveying; Photogrammetry
and Engineering Surveying
 Arranging industrial attachments for students and supervising them during the attachment
period through visits
 Setting, marking and moderating national examinations.
 Enrolling of new students
 Monitoring and supervising lecturers and student activities
 Administration of the department on daily basis
 Carrying out income-generating activities for the college
 Member of the Zimbabwe’s Higher Education Examinations Council (HEXCO)
 Member of the Civil Engineering & Construction Department’s Recruitment Committee
 Member of the College’s HIV AND AIDS Committee
 Member of the College’s Research Committee
Previous Employer 6 : Brimpo Construction (Pvt) Ltd, Harare, Zimbabwe
Position : Construction Surveyor Technician/ SHE Representative
Duration : Jan 2000 – Dec. 2002
Key Responsibilities:
 Carrying out leveling work before, during and after construction work
 Determining volumes for excavation
 Coordinating the survey team
 Meeting clients for updates, feedback and advice
 Executing SHE Representative duties on sites which included-
 Health and safety audits
 Identifying hazards and risks
 Investigating incidents
 Making representations
 OHS inspections
 Attending SHE committee meetings
Hobbies
Internet surfing, fitness training, watching and playing social soccer and reading current affairs.

6. Referees
 Mr Collen Makoni -002784 035 7883/081 730 3076
Contracts Manager
Baphalaborwa 72 Construction
3 Young Avenue
Bedfordview 011 601 5900
2007
 Mr Thamie Bhengu 002772 8966 576 or Mr Duncan Alberts 0027836313092
SHEQ Co-ordinator (Site Agent)
WK SA Construction
21 Otto Volek Road
P.O. Box 301
New Germany
Durban
3620
 Mr M. Mali 072 9758 897/0737997195
Construction Work Supervisor
Intellec Construction (Pvt) Ltd
P.O. BOX 92
Umthatha, 5099
 The Principal (Retired) Ms P. Mntonitnshi - 082 472 1126
Mpambani Mzimba High School – 040 653 6615
Gaga Village
Alice
Eastern Cape
 Mr Innocent Slyvester Sibanda
Hire Specialist/ Customer Development 010 010 5088/079 1366 863