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.

Neil Franklin
@neilfranklin
30 years experience in the development and execution of Health, Safety and Environmental strategy across global mining and chemical operations.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
Senior Director: EHS and Sustainability
AECI Mining
Jul 2024 - Apr 2026 (1 year 9 months)
Developed and executed the EHS and Sustainability strategy in support of global operations, leading the business in environment, health, safety, sustainability, and security.
Group Safety, Health, and Environment Manager
AECI Ltd
Mar 2017 - Jun 2024 (7 years 3 months)
Developed and executed the AECI Group's global strategy on Safety, Health, and Environment, shaping leadership and culture for SHE excellence and overseeing risk management frameworks.
Group Head of Safety (Occupational and Process Safety)
SASOL Ltd
Aug 2013 - Feb 2017 (3 years 6 months)
Developed, shaped, and enabled Sasol's Occupational and Process Safety Culture, Strategy, Policies, and Risk Management activities, focusing on top risks and critical controls.
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.
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.
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.
Artisan
AECI (Polifin)
Jan 1990 - Nov 1996 (6 years 10 months)
Part of maintenance team on High-Pressure Polyethylene Plant, performing planned and unplanned maintenance of instrumentation and developing Quality Management System towards ISO 9001 certification.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SHEilds
NEBOSH International Diploma, Health and Safety
2025 -
Currently pursuing the NEBOSH International Diploma in Health and Safety.
Gordon Institute of Business Science
Diploma, Management
Management Development Diploma from the Gordon Institute of Business Science in 2012.
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
National Diploma, Safety Management
National Diploma in Safety Management from the University of South Africa in 2005.
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.
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