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Neil Franklin

@neilfranklin

30 years experience in the development and execution of Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across global mining and chemical operations.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I'm focused on helping organisations prevent major and catastrophic incidents through risk-based EHS strategy, critical control management, effective systems, trustworthy leadership and employee participation.

I've led EHS strategy at AECI Mining and AECI Ltd, and Safety Strategy at Sasol Ltd, building risk-based systems that strengthen critical controls, legal compliance and prevention of serious incidents.

I have 30 years experience across mining, chemicals, gas exploration and major projects in 14 countries, I've launched Franklin Consulting to help high-risk industries improve major-incident prevention, safety culture and risk management.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Neil Franklin Consulting (PTY) LTD. logoNL
Current

Owner | Principal Consultant

Neil Franklin Consulting (PTY) LTD.

May 2026 - Present (4 months)

Provision of highly specialised services to enable organisations and individuals with effective risk management in environment, health, and safety, focusing on high-risk industries and prevention of major incidents.

SASOL Ltd. logoSL

Principal Specialist: Occupational Safety

SASOL Ltd.

May 2007 - Aug 2013 (6 years 3 months)

Developed and executed Group's safety policies and procedures aimed at injury reduction and workplace safety improvement, with key focus on behavioral safety and incident investigation.

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Safety Manager

Sasol Infrachem

Jul 2006 - Apr 2007 (9 months)

Provided Safety Services through a team of specialists and administrators to Sasolburg hub, including integrated management systems, legal compliance, and behaviour based safety.

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Safety Specialist

Sasol Infrachem

Dec 1996 - Jun 2006 (9 years 6 months)

Implemented BBS systems across 24 locations/business units in South Africa and provided specialized occupational safety services to Sasol Operations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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SHEilds

NEBOSH International Diploma, Health and Safety

2025 -

Currently pursuing the NEBOSH International Diploma in Health and Safety.

Gordon Institute of Business Science logoGS

Gordon Institute of Business Science

Diploma, Management

Management Development Diploma from the Gordon Institute of Business Science in 2012.

University of South Africa logoUA

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Technology, Safety Management

B-Tech degree in Safety Management from the University of South Africa in 2006.

University of South Africa logoUA

University of South Africa

National Diploma, Safety Management

National Diploma in Safety Management from the University of South Africa in 2005.

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Olifantsfontein Trade Test Centre

Trade Test (Red Seal), Instrumentation

Trade Test (Red Seal) in Instrumentation for Process Control from the Olifantsfontein Trade Test Centre in 1992.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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