Jan Waldeck
About Jan Waldeck
Jan Waldeck serves as the Environment, Health and Safety Manager at Glencore, where he applies his expertise to align mining activities with organizational objectives. He has over a decade of experience in health, safety, and environmental management in the coal mining industry.
Work at Glencore
Jan Waldeck has served as the Environment, Health and Safety Manager at Glencore since 2016. In this role, he utilizes his expertise in health, safety, and environment to ensure that mining activities align with the company’s organizational goals. He has played a significant role in ensuring compliance with legislative requirements for health, safety, and environmental standards within the coal mining sector. Additionally, he developed and implemented a comprehensive strategy and action plan to align the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Management Systems with corporate requirements.
Previous Experience in Safety Management
Before joining Glencore, Jan Waldeck held various positions in safety management. He worked as a Safety Superintendent at Shanduka Group from 2012 to 2016, and at Umcebo Mining from 2011 to 2012. Earlier in his career, he was employed at Diesel Power as a Safety Superintendent from 2009 to 2011 and as a Safety Officer from 2008 to 2009. His roles across these organizations involved overseeing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Education and Expertise
Jan Waldeck studied at the University of South Africa, where he earned a Baccalaureus Technologiae in Safety Management from 2016 to 2018. He also attended Wits Business School, completing the Senior Leadership Development Program in 2019, which lasted for 11 months. His educational background supports his expertise in health, safety, and environmental management within the mining industry.
Background
Jan Waldeck has a background in safety management, with extensive experience in the coal mining industry in South Africa. He has worked in various capacities, primarily focusing on health, safety, and environmental compliance. His career spans several years, during which he has developed a strong foundation in implementing safety protocols and aligning organizational practices with regulatory requirements.