Phyllis Phumla Zungu

AED8500 / month
May 13, 1972

About Candidate

Education

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Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) 2025
University of KwaZulu Natal

Subject enrolled for : Financial Reporting and Analysis Economics for Management Leadership Human Capital Management

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Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health 2015 -2017
University of KwaZulu Natal

Subjects passed Occupations and Environmental Health & Epidemiology Introductory principles of hygiene Principles of Toxicology Occupational health Service Management & Psychosocial issues Recognition and Evaluation of Occupational Hazards

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Management development Programme 2013
University of Stellenbosch Business school.

Subjects passed General Management & People management Coaching for performance Economics & Financial management Marketing & Project Management Leadership and Personal Mastery Commercial Negotiation Communication and presentation skills

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Bachelor’s Degree in Technology: Biotechnology 2000
Technikon Natal

Environmental Biotechnology IV Industrial Biotechnology IV Medical Biotechnology IV Plant Biotechnology IV Research Methodology Entrepreneurial Skills

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BSc (Chemistry and Microbiology) 1990 - 1994
University Of Fort Hare

Subjects passed: Chemistry III Microbiology III Zoology II Biochemistry II Botany I Physics I Statistics I Psychology I

Work & Experience

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Occupational Health and Safety Compliance Manager 01 November 2019 - Current job
Airports Company South Africa

•Develop and implement OHS compliance standards for the site aligned with the Technical Support Services, Airport Operations, Infrastructure Asset Management and Airport Network strategies •Develop implementation plans based on frameworks and guidelines for infrastructure, projects and operations inspection to ensure compliance to airport license requirements; international standards; national and local legislation together with ACSA policies and procedures. •Ensure appropriate policies and systems are developed, communicated and implemented to monitor compliance •Monitor and ensure adherence to local and international regulatory requirements, organisational standards, policies and procedures at network level, in particular OHSAct, Construction Regulations, ICAO and CAA •Advising, and reporting to airport operations and management on procedural and legal requirements in respect of safety, health and environmental functions. •Ensure remedial actions are implemented timeously to address non-conformances. •Investigation and reporting of incidents and accidents as well as the design and implementation of remedial actions. •Ensure effective and regular communication of new statutory regulations, organisational standards and policies to ensure full awareness and compliance amongst stakeholders. •Accountable for regular inspections and combines assurance nationally. •Plan and implement safety inspections and audits in line with the requirements for Safety Management System in accordance with ICAO and SACAA •Ensure SMS, HIRA, EMS procedures are implemented and adhered to •Plan, organise, lead and control subordinate's activities to ensure sub-functional objectives are met or exceeded. •Manage people development initiatives, succession planning and talent management to meet functional performance standards. •Agree and implement own and sub-ordinates development plans. •Coach team and create a pro-learning environment. Assess team development needs and close gaps. •Provide technical / professional support to internal and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of functional and organisational objectives. •Build, support and maintain healthy, diverse internal and external relationships to ensure achievement of organisational goals. Implement remedial actions where required. •Convene and facilitate the safety committees and forums as well as participating in Civil Aviation Regulations Committees.

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SHE Compliance Manager January 2015 - October 2019
Transnet National Port Authority

The role involves leading the implementation and maintenance of SHE Integrated Management Systems across ports, conducting and coordinating internal and external legal compliance audits, and advising on SHE legislation and risk mitigation. It includes strategic support to TNPA and port-level SHE managers, reviewing audit reports, ensuring the close-out of findings, and driving continuous improvement through awareness, training, and stakeholder engagement. The position also supports health, safety, and security (HSS) alignment in capital projects by ensuring compliance throughout the project lifecycle, overseeing contractor audits, and managing incident investigations. Additionally, the role requires managing a multidisciplinary team, driving staff development through training and mentorship, ensuring HR compliance, and providing regular performance reporting to key stakeholders to support SHE and HSS objectives.

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Health Safety Security Manager July 2011 - December 2014
Transnet Capital Projects

Ensuring compliance in major projects. Managing a team of 6 safety officers, 5 graduate trainees and 1 administrator.

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KZN Regional SHEQ Manager August 2008 - June 2011
Wasteman Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Ensuring safety compliance in the landfill. Manage the safety departments, provide assurance on safety compliance

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Pollution officer September 2007 - July 2008
Ethekwini Municipality (Pollution Division)

Regulated eThekwini municipality industries on trade effluent and issu them permits.

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Water Quality Co-ordinator March 2005 - July 2007
S.A. Marine and Biological Research

Was responsible for water quality analysis. I assisted aquarists in maintaining the water tanks in the aquarium. I tested water on the chemical composition and guided the workshop on the ozone dosage and other chemicals to inject to the tanks.

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Senior Laboratory Supervisor November 2000 - February 2005
S.A. Sugar Association

Responsible for Laboratory Supervision, We analyzed sugar cane for sucrose content

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Trainee Technician February 1997 - March 1999
Umgeni Water

Was working in the lab analyzing wastewater samples for plant treatment

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Educator June 1996 - January 1997
Kwa-Mnyameni High School (Botha’s Hill)

Educator for Grade 10, 11 and 12 (Mathematics and Physics)