YANGA MAKAMBA

Integrated Management Systems | SHERQ Coordination | Quality Assurance | Operations & Project Management

Dynamic and detail-oriented Integrated Management Systems and Operations Specialist with 7 years of experience in quality assurance, SHE/Safety, document control, production planning, project coordination, and operational improvement. Demonstrated expertise in supporting ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 requirements through coordinating compliance activities, internal audits, risk management and corrective action processes, awareness training, and management system documentation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration with operations, quality, health and safety and environmental, logistics, and projects teams to drive enhanced compliance, optimized reporting, and robust continual improvement.

[email protected] 4 Century Road, Riversands, Johannesburg
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Integrated Management System Coordinator
ABC Solar
Jan 2026 — PresentCurrentFourways
  • Coordinate the Integrated Management System (IMS) across relevant business functions, supporting alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements
  • Coordinate SHERQ activities, including quality, health and safety, environmental and risk-related compliance across operational teams
  • Maintain and coordinate IMS documentation, procedures, registers, records, version control and controlled distribution
  • Support internal audits, compliance reviews, gap assessments and follow-up of audit findings and corrective actions
  • Coordinate non-conformance reporting, corrective and preventive actions, and monitor actions through to closure
  • Support internal audits, compliance reviews, gap assessments and follow-up of audit findings and corrective actions.
  • Coordinate non-conformance reporting (NCRs), corrective and preventive actions, and monitor actions through to effective closure.
  • Support identification and assessment of operational, quality, environmental and SHE risks and track mitigation actions.
  • Coordinate awareness and IMS training activities to improve employee understanding of policies, procedures and ISO requirements.
  • Plan, conduct, and report internal audits across quality, environment, and health & safety processes
  • Liaise with Logistics, Warehouse, Sales, Engineering and other stakeholders to support consistent implementation of IMS requirements.
  • Assist with document reviews, policy/procedure updates and preparation for client, internal and external audits.
  • Maintain and continually improve ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 integrated management system documentation
  • Support risk assessments, aspect-impact and hazard identification, ensuring controls are implemented and effective
Operating Management Systems Analyst
Astron Energy
Jan 2024 — Mar 2026Milnerton
  • Lead project management initiatives ensuring alignment with Operations Management System requirements
  • Conduct gap assessments and develop continual improvement plans for safety and compliance
  • Coordinate production planning and resource scheduling to optimize workflow
  • Manage document control systems through SharePoint with version control and regulatory compliance
  • Generate analytical reports in Power BI to track project progress and performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement ISO standards and enhance operational efficiency.
Project Document Controller / SHE Rep
AllWeld Nuclear and Industrial
Jan 2023 — Jan 2024Ndabeni
  • Oversaw project documentation, distribution and coordination across project teams
  • Supported IMS project implementation and compliance activities
  • Managed production document flow, job observations and resource coordination
  • Utilized SAP and Excel to manage scheduling, inventory tracking and reporting accuracy
  • Conducted internal audits and prepared detailed quality control registers and reports
  • Provided continuous improvement feedback to project managers to enhance safety and production efficiency.
Quality Assurer / SHE Rep / First Aider
John Thompson
Jan 2020 — Dec 2022Bellville
  • Conducted safety inspections and facilitated closure of NCRs
  • Reviewed project drawings, technical documents and transmittal forms for accuracy
  • Compiled safety and quality files ensuring documentation compliance with ISO standards
  • Provided data analysis and supported process improvements via training and awareness
  • Conducted internal verification and assurance audits
  • Testing software to prevent defects, performing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulations. By focusing on quality, insurance companies can reduce costs, build customer trust, protect their brand image, and improve operational efficiency.
  • Ensured products and services, particularly software, meet high standards for reliability, security, and customer satisfaction.
Operations Management Intern / QA QC Coordinator / SHE Rep
National Dairy Equipment
Jan 2018 — Jul 2019Montague Gardens
  • Assisted in developing and implementing internal auditing tools and quality improvement plans
  • Supported production scheduling, resource allocation and quality inspections
  • Prepared technical reports and contributed to process optimization projects
  • Conducted regular internal audits and inspections to ensure compliance with standards
  • Assisted in developing and implementing internal auditing tools and quality improvement plans.
  • Conducted stocktaking and production tracking to ensure quality and availability.
  • Supported production scheduling, resource allocation and quality inspections.
  • Prepared technical reports and contributed to process optimization projects.
  • Conducted regular internal audits and inspections to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Worked with different departments to implement corrective actions and foster a culture of operational excellence.
  • Addressed customer complaints and coordinated with suppliers to ensure quality standards aligned with company requirements.
  • Trained employees in quality standards, procedures and best practices.
Skills
SHERQ / SHE CoordinationIntegrated Management SystemsISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001Internal Auditing & ComplianceRisk Assessment & Corrective ActionsNCR ManagementQuality Assurance & Quality ControlDocument Control & Information ManagementContinuous ImprovementSafety LeadershipAwareness TrainingProject Management & Production PlanningResource Allocation & SchedulingStakeholder CommunicationSharePointPower BIMicrosoft Dynamics NAVSAPExcelPowerPointWordIsometrixPrimavera
Education
National Diploma, Operations Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
2015 — 20183.8 / 4.0
Mechanical Engineering (Incomplete)
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
2009 — 2010
High School Diploma (Matric)
Kwa-Mfundo Secondary School
2006 — 2008
Advanced Diploma, Quality Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
2026 — Present3.8 / 4.0
Languages
English
Fluent
Xhosa
Native
Afrikaans
Intermediate
Zulu
Fluent
Sotho
Intermediate
References available upon request.