Gontse Tefo
About Gontse Tefo
Gontse Tefo is a Senior Technical Specialist in Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) at SC Johnson in Pretoria, South Africa, with extensive experience in various industries and a strong background in SHE management.
Current Title and Role at SC Johnson
Gontse Tefo currently serves as a Senior Technical Specialist, SHE at SC Johnson in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. In this role, he focuses on incorporating World Class Manufacturing Techniques and Methodology to enhance Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) standards. His work includes strategic planning and robust implementation to drive consistent SHE improvements.
Previous Positions and Employers
Gontse Tefo has held various positions in the field of Safety, Health, and Environment across multiple industries. He worked as a SHE Lead at Unilever in Johannesburg for 7 months in 2018. Prior to that, he served as Group SHEQ Officer at Torre Industries for 11 months between 2017 and 2018. He also spent time at Tshwane Municipality as a SHE Advisor from 2014 to 2015 and as a SHE Specialist and Mechanical Fitter at Nestle S.A. between 2011 and 2014. His early career included positions at Shatterprufe Windscreens and Ceramic Industries.
Educational Background
Gontse Tefo holds a Diploma in Safety Management from the University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, he earned a National 'N' Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Tshwane South College, completing his studies between 2005 and 2011. His comprehensive academic background has equipped him with the skills to excel in the SHE field.
Industry Experience
Gontse Tefo has extensive experience across various sectors, including the Ceramic, Automotive, Food & Beverage, and other FMCG industries. His diverse background enables him to apply industry-specific safety and health practices effectively. He passionately drives SHE initiatives, leveraging his multi-industry experience to enact meaningful change and improve workplace safety standards.
Approach to Safety, Health, and Environment
Gontse Tefo believes in integrating World Class Manufacturing Techniques to drive Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) improvements. He views SHE as a calling, not just a career, and is dedicated to fostering environments where safety and health are prioritized. His approach focuses on strategic planning and robust implementation to achieve sustainable SHE outcomes.