I would like to thank Veersgroup, the team, and everyone who has supported me on this journey. I am truly grateful for this opportunity.
My Testimony:
After finishing school, I began my career as an apprentice at a hair salon. However, six months in, I realized that it wasn’t my passion. About ten years ago, feeling lost, I accepted a position as a general worker for a contractor that stripped gear motors and conveyor belts. This was physically demanding work, and I earned R400 a week.
One day, I injured my left hand while handling rusted steel. I simply washed my hands, thinking nothing of it, only to discover weeks later at a government hospital that my swollen infected hand could have led to amputation had I not arrived sooner. Shocked by the nurse’s response and questions leading to this incident, I became acutely aware of the lack of health and safety in my workplace, which sparked my interest in OSHA.
I was given the opportunity to study for my SHEMAC certification. Every day, I rode my scooter 90 km to complete my two-week course, where I achieved the top score in my class with 100%.
My first job offer was as a Junior H&S Representative with a small engineering company in Brits. Through dedication and determination, I worked my way up to positions such as Junior Safety Officer, SHE Officer, Head of Health and Safety, SHEQ Manager, and eventually Operations Manager of Veersgroup, despite facing setbacks along the way.
I’ve had the privilege of working across various industries, including engineering, mining, tailings, automotive, smelting, construction, industrial consulting, and now renewable energy.
Please take my word: Never give up. Don’t think your dreams are too small, and never compare yourself to others. Your success is determined by you alone; don’t allow yourself to stagnate or lose focus. Keep pushing and strive to set yourself apart from the norm and mediocrity.
Pursue your goals and dreams, and always aim for bigger ones. Success is measured by our appetite to pursue it.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.👌🏻
#healthandsafety #dreambig #commit #nevergiveup
Veers Group
Congratulations to Byron Khoury for taking up a role within the group as Operations Manager. The full team is behind you!
Managing Director The Other Agency
3moWelcome Stefan. Happy to have you on board 🙏