William Phakathi
Albertsdal,South Africa
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in organising course material and training personnel in USAR. Demonstrates proficiency in preparing for exams, marking, and the development of course material. Skilled in the administration of training programmes, international emergency response training, and supervision of subordinates. Adept at arranging practical sessions and ensuring the preparation and maintenance of equipment. Committed to enhancing training effectiveness through innovative approaches and continuous improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Hunters Hill fire house: Fire fighter/EMT
City of Joburg EMS: Operations
- Phone Number: 082 312 8096
- Name of Superior: Jannie Welthagen
- Designation: Station Officer
Rescue Training Officer
City of Joburg EMS Training: Rescue
- Phone Number: 083 400 3834
- Name of Superior: Mr. Sean Knoetze
- Designation: Divisional Chief Rescue Training
Training Manager
SERCO Group Middle East (Saudi Arabia) Neom Project
2024.12 - 2026.03
- Training and Development: Design and deliver comprehensive fire safety training for all staff, including fire wardens and managers, covering induction, refresher, and scenario-based training.
- Compliance and Regulation: Ensure 100% compliance with local, state, and federal fire safety regulations and statutory requirements.
- Emergency Planning: Develop, implement, and maintain effective fire emergency plans, evacuation procedures, and fire records.
- Fire Drills: Coordinate and lead regular fire drills and evacuation exercises, ensuring lessons learned are acted upon.
- Policy Management: Develop, review, and implement fire safety policies and procedures.
- Reporting and Liaison: Investigate fire incidents, prepare reports, and collaborate with fire brigades and emergency services.
Acting Operations Coordinator
Emergency Training Solutions
2019.06 - 2026.03
- Human Resources 30%
- Training and development of site staff 10%
- Site visits and related issues 20%
- Site compliance 30%
- Employee accommodations 5%
- General 5%
Station Commander
SERCO Group Middle East (Saudi Arabia) Neom Project
2023.09 - 2024.12
- Human Resources 30%
- Training and development of site staff 20%
- Site visits and related issues 10%
- Site compliance 30%
- Employee accommodations 5%
- General 5%
Senior Emergency Response Training Officer/ Kuwait (KNPC Project)
Emergency Training Solutions
2019.01 - 2023.01
- Organizing Course Material
- Training Personnel in USAR
- Preparing for Exams and Marking
- Preparing of equipment and maintenance
- Arranging of Practical sessions
- Development of Course Material
- International Emergency Response training
- Supervision of sub ordinates
- Administration of training programmes
- Reason for leaving: Exposure and Growth
Training Officer/ Tutor: Rescue
City of Joburg EMS
2008.01 - 2012.01
- Organizing Course Material
- Training Personnel in USAR
- Preparing for Exams and Marking
- Preparing of equipment and maintenance
- Arranging of Practical sessions
- Reason for leaving: Growth in finance
Firefighter/EMT
City of Joburg EMS
2002.01 - 2007.01
- Ambulance Attendant
- Fire fighting
- Rescue operations
- Reason for leaving: Growth
Education
Disaster Management Diploma -
UNISA
2004.01 - 2007.01
Firefighter 1&2, and Basic Ambulance Course - undefined
Joburg EMS
2002.01 - 2005.01
Skills
- Organizing Course Material
- Training Personnel in USAR
- Preparing for Exams and Marking
- Preparing of equipment and maintenance
- Arranging of Practical sessions
- Development of Course Material
- International Emergency Response training
- Supervision of sub ordinates
- Administration of training programmes
Affiliations
- Fire, Hazmat and Rescue Instructor
- Fire Officer Three
- Fire Instructor One and Fire Instructor 2
- Fire Inspector One
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Pump Operator, Hazmat Technician
COMPUTER PACKAGES
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint
Timeline
Training Manager
SERCO Group Middle East (Saudi Arabia) Neom Project
2024.12 - 2026.03
Station Commander
SERCO Group Middle East (Saudi Arabia) Neom Project
2023.09 - 2024.12
Acting Operations Coordinator
Emergency Training Solutions
2019.06 - 2026.03
Senior Emergency Response Training Officer/ Kuwait (KNPC Project)
Emergency Training Solutions
2019.01 - 2023.01
Training Officer/ Tutor: Rescue
City of Joburg EMS
2008.01 - 2012.01
Disaster Management Diploma -
UNISA
2004.01 - 2007.01
Firefighter 1&2, and Basic Ambulance Course - undefined
Joburg EMS
2002.01 - 2005.01
Firefighter/EMT
City of Joburg EMS
2002.01 - 2007.01
Hunters Hill fire house: Fire fighter/EMT
City of Joburg EMS: Operations
Rescue Training Officer
City of Joburg EMS Training: Rescue