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Curriculum vitae 2026

Mr Xolani Stemela

General Worker / SHEQ Support

01Profile

Dedicated and safety-conscious mining professional with 20 years of experience at Fraser Alexander Tailings, including General Worker duties and SHEQ administrative support. Experienced in safety inspections, incident reporting, document control, inductions, PPE administration, data capturing, and risk assessments (HIRA). Recognised as Employee of the Year (2023) and part of a 550-day LTI-free safety campaign.

02Experience

Jun 2004—Mar 2024

General Worker / SHEQ Support

Fraser Alexander Tailings

General Worker: monitored cyclones, managed pipelines, maintained catwalk structures, took density readings, operated penstocks, assisted in dam wall building through deposition methods, recorded drainage and piezometer readings, and worked according to mining regulations.
SHEQ Support: conducted toolbox talks; performed safety inspections; assisted with incident reporting/investigations; compiled reports; issued/controlled PPE; managed SHEQ documentation/filing; updated training matrix; participated in HIRA risk assessments; assisted with safety meetings; booked medical examinations and inductions; conducted site-specific inductions; captured information on Toras 2.0; assisted with cyclone data sheet administration; updated filing system.

03Additional skills

Microsoft Word5/5
Microsoft Excel5/5
Microsoft PowerPoint5/5
Data Capturing5/5
Training Matrix Administration5/5
PPE Administration5/5
Toolbox Talks5/5
Safety Inspections5/5
Fire Fighting5/5
First Aid5/5
Teamwork5/5
Communication5/5
Time Management5/5
Problem Solving5/5
Attention to detail5/5
• Ability to Work Under Pressure: Experienced in managing public health responsibilities in a dynamic border environment requiring flexibility, respon5/5
Ability to relate well to people of diverse nationalities, cultures and gender5/5
Can work unsupervised5/5

04Education

2003

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School

Masakhe · National Senior Certificate · Completed

05Credentials

SHE Representative Achieved
Root Cause Analysis Technique (RCAT) Achieved
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) Achieved
COMSOC 1 Achieved
Basic Care First Aid Achieved
Legal Liability (MHSA) for Supervisors Achieved
Fire Fighting Achieved
Occupational Health and Safety Achieved
Computer Literacy (Basic) Achieved
Administration (Introduction) Achieved
Data Management and Entry Achieved
Microsoft Word Achieved
Microsoft Excel Achieved
Microsoft PowerPoint Achieved

06Beyond the role

Working style

Hardworking / Dependable / Quick learner / Reliable / Adaptable / Safety-conscious / Dedicated

Interests

Music production / Gym or exercise / Playing soccer

07References

Sindy Sibiya SHEQ Coordinator, Fraser Alexander Tailings 0764514856
Suprise Kaise Contract Superintendent, Fraser Alexander Tailings 0828024052