CATHBERT RAPHAEL MASANJA
About Candidate
Results-driven SHEQ and ESG professional with 6+ years of experience across mining, mineral processing, renewable energy, construction, civil works, telecom, manufacturing, environmental services and sanitation. Experienced in occupational health and safety, environmental management, quality systems, ESG implementation, risk assessment, incident investigation, compliance auditing, contractor management, stakeholder engagement, training and corrective action. Practical knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 19011, OSHA requirements, environmental compliance and IFC Performance Standards.
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Results-driven SHEQ and ESG professional with 6+ years of experience across mining, mineral processing, renewable energy, construction, civil works, telecom, manufacturing, environmental services and sanitation. Experienced in occupational health and safety, environmental management, quality systems, ESG implementation, risk assessment, incident investigation, compliance auditing, contractor management, stakeholder engagement, training and corrective action. Practical knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 19011, OSHA requirements, environmental compliance and IFC Performance Standards.
Work & Experience
Rift Valley Energy (T) Ltd | Hydro & Wind Power plants construction and Generation • Coordinated SHEQ and ESG programs across subsidiary hydro and wind power operations, supporting consistent standards, compliance and performance monitoring. • Designed and implemented integrated SHEQ programs aligned with OSHA, environmental requirements and labour legislation. • Led risk assessments and mitigation planning across operational and project sites. • Supported construction of new hydro and wind power plants by monitoring compliance with environmental, occupational safety and applicable industry requirements. • Led safety inspections, employee training and emergency drills to strengthen proactive risk control and incident prevention. • Developed ESG monitoring tools and sustainability reports aligned with business strategy. • Coordinated community and stakeholder engagement activities on environmental and safety matters.
Perntels Co. Ltd | Power, Telecom & Civil Projects • Managed implementation of QMS, EMS and OHSMS requirements across telecom, civil and electrical projects. • Conducted internal quality audits and coordinated corrective actions following OSHA and NEMC inspections. • Led monthly SHEQ training, toolbox talks, hazard identification sessions and emergency response training. • Coordinated compliance documentation, safety briefings and environmental impact assessment activities. • Introduced waste segregation, chemical safety and noise-control programs across construction sites. • Reviewed and updated SHEQ procedures to address changing project risks. • Provided on-site SHEQ coaching to contractors and subcontractors to strengthen OHS compliance. • Introduced Behavior-Based Safety observations, contributing to a reported 70% reduction in unsafe behaviours.
KAS Biotech Limited | IVD Kits Manufacturing • Implemented ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001-based SHEQ systems, improving regulatory readiness and audit performance. • Trained production teams on biosafety, equipment handling and PPE compliance. • Investigated incidents and near misses, prepared reports and led corrective action implementation. • Conducted daily safety inspections and managed chemical inventories using GHS labelling requirements. • Supported QA/QC teams in resolving non-conformities and maintaining GMP and SHEQ standards. • Maintained audit trails and compliance records for internal and external inspections. • Improved safety signage, hazard communication and workplace hygiene controls in production and storage areas.
