Vernon Mumba

Proactive and goal-oriented SHEQ professional with over 9 years of hands-on experience implementing ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards across mining, heavy engineering, and construction environments. Proven success in developing SHEQ Management Systems, conducting audits, driving environmental compliance, and coordinating health and safety training. Skilled in risk assessment, quality management, waste handling, and continuous improvement. Adept at working with cross-functional teams to enforce legal and corporate SHEQ policies, drive safety culture, and ensure sustainable operational excellence.

NEBOSH International General Certificate  in Occupational Health and Safety:

SMTS Zambia (In Progress)

Emotional Intelligence for Team Excellence; 

Nadia Globle,  Dubai, UAE (2024)

IOSH Managing Safely; 

Safety Management Training Services Limited, Zambia (2023)

ISO 45001: 2018 Awareness, Implementation, and Internal Auditing 

Bureau Veritas, Zambia (2019)

Supervisory Skills | Leadership & Influence

Upskill Corporate Training and Consultancy, Zambia (2021)

• Developed full SOP suite for Limeco Resources lime production operations.
• Reduced incident rate by 40% through improved risk management and SHEQ training.
• Led ISO 14001, and 45001 alignment projects across two companies.
• Initiated environmental awareness campaigns and reduced waste output.
• Achieved zero Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) over a 12-month period at Limeco.
• Successfully managed SHEQ compliance during major shutdowns and high-risk operations.
• Conducted over 100 SHEQ inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher sessions.
• Introduced Near-Miss reporting program that increased proactive hazard identification by 60%.
• Played a key role in obtaining client safety approvals for large-scale mining contracts.
• Reduced ISO 45001 and 14001 external audit NCs by 80% at Bia Zambia Limited – Lumwana Mine Project.
• Elevated contractor SHE compliance through targeted workshops and joint inspections.
• Increased audit closure rate by 90% within first year at Limeco through structured CAPA process.
• Successfully onboarded over 150 employees into SHEQ system without non-conformance.

• Full Member: Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Association (ZOHSA)
• Registered Craftsperson: Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
• Driver’s License: SADC Class C

Kennedy Samutumwa

Project Manager – Kascco | Kansanshi,

BIA Group - Zambia,

+260 962 922 566

kennedy.samutumwa@biagroup.com

Alex Maloni

OHS Lead,

KoBold Metals Mingomba,

+260 761 167 592

alex.maloni@koboldmetals.com

Tobias Zulu

Safety Manager – Africa & Middle East

Barrick

+260 977 730 095

tzulu@barrick.com