Wayne Erasmus

Background

About Wayne Erasmus

Experienced and results-driven Health, Safety, Environmental, Security (HSES) Manager with a strong foundation in Quality Management, backed by over 26 years of cross-sector experience. Proven leadership across construction, ferrous metal smelting, chemical processing, mining (iron ore, silica, coal, anthracite, diamond), and advanced manufacturing industries. Currently leading HSES and Sustainability initiatives at Element Six, a global leader in synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide production. Recognized for strategic thinking, system implementation, and team leadership, with a career that began at Anglo American plc, where I progressed from practitioner to Senior SHEQ Manager and Group Auditor, managing a team of 25. My journey includes executive recruitment into high-impact roles, including Group SHEQ Manager for a multinational mining and processing company operating across Southern Africa. Key achievements include: Spearheading integrated management systems across diverse operations. Leading SHEQ consulting and specialist placement nationally and internationally. Driving compliance, sustainability, and security in high-risk environments. Managing cross-border operations in Namibia, Zimbabwe, Angola, and Mozambique.