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CURRICULUM VITAE:
ZWELITHINI NKOMO
Profile: I am a hard worker, an analytical problem solver and very eager to learn. Full of
innovative ideas, I am a very ambitious and dedicated person. I am a team player with good
problem solving skills. I like sharing ideas and I prefer the benefits of the organization than
personal glory. I am a well-organized person, with good time management skills, capable of
working under pressure, fast learner and very flexible in learning thing from different career
streams. I am computer literate. My long term goal involves growing with an organization
where I can continue to learn, take on additional responsibilities and contribute as much as I
can. I plan to enhance my skills and continuing my involvement.
Permanent address : 456 Unit J
Imbali
Pietermaritzburg
3216
Cell No : 0836381404/ 0733213354
I.D No : 780828 5615 083
Driver’s licence : Code 08
Email Address : zwelithini.nkomo@kznworks.gov.za
Criminal offences : None
Status : Single
Healthy : Good
Citizenship : South African
Race : African
Home language : IsiZulu
Other languages : English and IsiXhosa
ACADEMIC DETAILS:
Educational Institution : Bongudunga High School
Certificate Passed : Matric/Grade 12
Year Completed : 1996
Subjects : IsiZulu, English, Biology
Physics, Geography and Mathematics
TERTIARY ACADEMIC DETAILS:
Tertiary Institution : Mangosuthu Technikon
Certificate Passed : National Diploma
Course Passed : Electrical Engineering
Year Passed : 2003
Tertiary Institution : UNISA: PMB
Certificate : National Diploma
Course : Safety Management
Year Passed : Current studying Second year
Modules Passed : English for Academic Purposes
Ethical Information and Communications
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Occupational Health and Safety I
Risk Management I
Safety Principles and Practices I
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Institution Attended : NOSA
Certificate Obtained : SAMTRAC
Training period : 26 March – 05 April 2007
Institution Attended : NOSA
Certificate Obtained : First Aid Level One
Training period : 25 - 26 March 1013
Institution Attended : CONSTRUCTION RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT CENTRE cc
Certificate Obtained : Scaffolding Erection
Training period : 05 – 09 March 2007
Institution Attended : Tshwane University of Technology
Certificate Obtained : Lift Inspectors Course
Training period : 11 - 15 August 2008
Institution Attended : Varsity College Pietermaritzburg
Certificate : Diploma in Project Management
Certificate Obtained : 2013
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Problem solving
Report writing
Communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Incident investigation
Occupational Health and Safety Act 85; 1993
Computer skills
Ability to make independent decisions.
Able to work under pressure.
Investigating skills.
Presentation skills.
Project Management.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Company Name : Department of Works - KZN
Position : Safety Officer
Duration : 03 November 2008 till present
Duties : Advice management and stakeholders on occupational health
and safety related matters.
Conduct safety inspection on sites to ensure the level of compliance with OHS Act 85, 1993.
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Conduct incident investigation at workplace and on sites.
Conduct safety awareness and training at workplace and on contractors.
Approve safety plans for tendering contractors.
Conduct Health and Safety administration and Reports.
Conduct Hazard identification and Risk Assessment and recommend control measures.
Conduct Building Inspections for lease purposes for the Department.
Assist contractors in registration with the Compensation Fund.
Assist contractors in implementation of their Risk Assessments.
Ensure Emergency and Evacuation Plans are in place.
Liaise with client department and other stakeholders on matters related to Safety issues.
Acting as Supervisor: when the Supervisor is away from office and oversees the running of
section in all aspects.
Attend to site meetings of Southern Region projects to ensure that are complying with safety
requirements on sites.
Attend to Contractors Forum Regional meetings.
Company Name : Department of Labour
Position : OHS Inspector
Duration : 24 October 2005 – 31 October 2008
Duties :
Conduct OHS inspections in order to ensure the level of compliance by employers with OHS
ACT 85, 1993 and its regulations at workplace and do recommendations
Attend to the complaints referred to Labour by workers
Conduct incident investigations in workplace
Conduct safety awareness trainings to all Stakeholders
Conduct incident investigations and compile incident reports to the Director for Public
Prosecutions.
REFERENCES:
Name : Mr. Simanga Mabaso
Position : Supervisor
Company : Department of Labour
Contact : 031 336 1387/ 082 908 2389
Name : Mrs. Gelly Majola
Position : Current Supervisor
Company : Department of Public Works – KZN
Contact : 083 283 1808/ 033 355 7160
Name : Mrs. Sam Khumalo
Position : Acting Supervisor
Company : Department of Public Works – KZN
Contact : 072 126 3451