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POTSOKO LEROTHOLI

Maseru

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) professional with over 10 years of progressive experience across construction, government, and mining sectors. Proven ability to design, implement, and monitor EHS programs that ensure compliance with ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, and local regulatory standards. Skilled in conducting risk assessments, safety audits, incident investigations, and delivering comprehensive safety training to diverse teams. Demonstrated success in fostering a proactive safety culture, reducing workplace incidents, and ensuring operational excellence. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, liaising with regulatory bodies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Holds International Diploma in Workplace Health and Safety, ISO 45001:2018 Principles of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems, SAMTRAC, and other industry-recognized qualifications.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Sorter

Liqhobong Mining Development Company
06.2022 - 12.2024
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing group of employees.
  • Direct sorting activities whilst maintaining health and safety and security standards.
  • Supervise, monitor, support and train sorters to ensure efficient sorting performance.
  • Monitor and report accurate diamond statistics and reports, and other reports with specific emphasis on the diamond accounting system.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and safety within the workplace, reducing potential hazards during the sorting process.
  • Develop and Maintain Standard Operating Procedures in the Sort-House.
  • Ensuring all Safety, Health and Environmental best practices are adhered to.
  • Assist SHEC department in the development of HIRA in the Sort-House.
  • Attended monthly SHE Committee meetings.

Health Officer

Revenue Services Lesotho
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Responsible for preventing and controlling public health emergencies of national concerns at Revenue Services Lesotho Client Center through screening of incoming and outgoing clients; and enforce public health law in order to protect public health.
  • Compile reports as required and assist with the evaluation of the environment and public health impact assessment of existing and proposed RSL development around the service centre in order to successfully monitor the environment health activities.
  • Directed examinations of workers at risk for hazardous exposures and maintained relationships with related agencies.

Senior Sorter

Liqhobong Mining Development Company
09.2016 - 04.2020
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing group of employees.
  • Direct sorting activities whilst maintaining health, safety and security standards.
  • Supervise, monitor, support and train sorters to ensure efficient sorting performance.
  • Monitor and report accurate diamond statistics and reports, and other reports with specific emphasis on the diamond accounting system.

Recovery Attendent

Kao Mine
11.2014 - 08.2016
  • SHE Rep
  • Production sorting
  • Diamond sorting
  • Sieving and Grading Diamonds
  • Inspecting seizing screen
  • Inspecting flow sort machines and data checking list
  • Inspecting dryer machines
  • Working with BV machine

Health and Safety Officer

MCA-LCCC (LOT2-JV)
08.2011 - 11.2014
  • Identified opportunities to remove hazards from workplace and developed programs and processes to mitigate workplace hazards.
  • Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness.
  • Determined nature of code violations and issued written notices of violation.
  • Implemented drug-free workplace plan to reduce worker's compensation premium.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives for entire site.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Improved workplace safety measures by conducting regular inspections and risk assessments.
  • Collaborated with management to develop comprehensive health and safety policies for the company.
  • Promoted a culture of safety awareness among employees through educational initiatives and presentations.
  • Coordinated with external vendors to ensure proper maintenance and calibration of safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and gas detectors.
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.

Sales Consultant

Alliance Insurance
10.2010 - 11.2011
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant services.
  • Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice message.
  • Oversaw daily outbound calls to identify services that address primary needs.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Risk Management

Botho University
11-2026

Diploma - Marketing Management

Lerotholi Polytechnic
08.2010

Skills

  • Senior management reporting
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Effective organization skills
  • Incident analysis and documentation
  • Safety oversight for contractors
  • Safety training facilitation
  • Risk assessment expertise
  • PPE compliance management
  • Crisis management planning
  • Effective communication

Certification

  • Certificate: Tackling Novel Coronavirus - London School of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine - London
  • Certificate: Diamond Breakage - First Element - Johannesburg.
  • Certificate: Diamonds Essentials - Gemmological Institute of America - Online.
  • Certificate: Diamonds And Diamond Grading - European Gemmology Laboratory - Johannesburg.
  • Diploma: Workplace Health And Safety - Cambridge International College - Distance Learning.
  • Certificate: SAMTRAC - NOSA - Online.
  • Certificate: ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems - Alison.
  • Certificate: ISI 450001:2018 Principles of Occupational Health and Safety Management System - Alison.

Timeline

Senior Sorter

Liqhobong Mining Development Company
06.2022 - 12.2024

Health Officer

Revenue Services Lesotho
05.2020 - 06.2021

Senior Sorter

Liqhobong Mining Development Company
09.2016 - 04.2020

Recovery Attendent

Kao Mine
11.2014 - 08.2016

Health and Safety Officer

MCA-LCCC (LOT2-JV)
08.2011 - 11.2014

Sales Consultant

Alliance Insurance
10.2010 - 11.2011

Diploma - Marketing Management

Lerotholi Polytechnic

Bachelor of Commerce - Risk Management

Botho University

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