Association of Construction Health and Safety Management appoints 2 new directors
Port Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA – The Association of Construction Health and Safety Management (ACHASM) has appointed 2 new directors.
Benny Boyce, who is registered as a Construction Health & Safety Manager (CHSM) with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), is the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Manager, GVK-Siya Zama (KwaZulu-Natal). In addition to Benny contributing nationally, he will be spearheading ACHASM activities in KwaZulu-Natal.
Mongezi Kubukeli, who is registered as a Pr Construction Health & Safety Agent (CHSA) with the SACPCMP, is an Associate, Maninga Engineering (Pty) Ltd. In addition to Mongezi contributing nationally, he will be spearheading ACHASM activities in Gauteng and adjoining provinces.
This brings the number of directors to 5, the others being Yaseen Francis (Executive Director), Dr. Claire Deacon, and Prof. John Smallwood. – www.achasm.co.za
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