Karen de Jager

I am Karen de Jager born on 09 April 1977 in Johannesburg. Matriculated in 1995 after which I went and studied N. Dip Environmental Health at The University of Technology. I am married for almost 21 years with two children, a daughter of 18 currently in Matric and a son of 15 currently in Gr 9. 

I have more than 15 years of experience in the field of safety management and keep up to date with the latest information regarding safety legislation and requirements. I have a strong ability and the necessary skills to deal with different types of situations. 

Additionally, I have natural abilities to manage people and I can ensure that everyone shows compliance with the safety procedures and policies devised within the company.

I am a passionate individual who is always ready to show the best of my work. With my diligence and hard work, I have always achieved my targets and goals.

I am confident, loyal and honest person that is willing to go the extra mile in achieving success. 

Thank you for considering my job skills and reviewing my candidacy.

• Maintain the Safety Management systems of the operation in line with ISO and Legal standards.
• Maintain the certification of the safety systems of the operation.
• Plan for, prepare and actively participate in the implementation of both internal and external quality and safety audits.
• Track initiated measures by way of KPI reporting. 
• Plan, implement and monitor the prevention and corrective measures.
• Conduct Internal audits upon completion of projects.
• Identify, introduce and implement best practices and innovative solutions.
• Advise operations on the manner in which to conform to safety standards.
• Liaise with appropriate statutory bodies on matters relating to safety.
• Ensure the OSH Act is implemented and practiced at the operation.
• Implement and maintain SHEQ objectives.
• Ensure compliance with incident and accident investigations.
• Provide sound advice on matters relating to, safety, health, and the environment
• Ensure that the relevant committees are coordinated and carried out meetings as required.
• Ensure compliance of reports on safety, health, environment, accident, IOD’s
• Conduct hazardous investigations; risk assessments and risk mapping;
• Conduct effective maintenance of IOD systems and reporting;
• Ensure all legally required appointments are made in line with legislation

• Higher National Diploma - Environmental Health
• NQF Level 5 - Facilitator Training
• NQF Level 5 - Mediator for facilitator training
• OHSAS - Hazard Identification Risk Analysis
• Internal System Auditing
• OHSAS 18001:2007
• ISO14001:2015
• Member of SAOISH