Company Profile

Kurt G. Harris and Associates History

Kurt G. Harris and Associates (Pty) Ltd has a solid and extensive track record in the field of Integrated Management Systems (IMS), offering comprehensive services ranging from design, development, and implementation to training, coaching, and auditing. Kurt Harris has built a remarkable career in this domain, with specialized expertise in health, safety, quality, and environmental management.

Here’s a breakdown of Kurt Harris’ professional milestones and contributions:

1. Founding of Companies

SHEQ Consultancy and Training CC (2002) and IMS Consultants (Pty) Ltd (2005) to lay the foundation for his specialized work in SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality).

In 2018, he expanded the scope of IMS Consultants by founding Kurt G. Harris and Associates (Pty) Ltd, which enabled him to serve a wider range of industries with more diverse services.

2. Leadership in Construction

Kurt Harris played a key role at TYRIS Construction (Pty) Ltd from 2011 to 2018, where he rose from Safety Manager to SHEQ Manager. His leadership involved overseeing safety, quality, and health protocols for over 110 construction projects.

3. Expert Certifications and Achievements

• Certified Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor (British Standards Institution–UK, 2004).

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor TUV Rheinland, 2018).

• Registered as a Project Construction Health and Safety Manager with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Profession (2018).

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4. Key Contributions

• Specialized in developing, implementing, auditing, and certifying, ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, and Kurt G. Harris and Associates (Pty) Ltd has a solid and extensive track record in the field of Integrated Management Systems (IMS), offering comprehensive services ranging from design, development, and implementation to training, coaching, and auditing. Kurt Harris has built a remarkable career in this domain, with specialized expertise in health, safety, quality, and environmental management.

• Here’s a breakdown of Kurt Harris’ professional milestones and contributions:

• Founding of Companies:

• SHEQ Consultancy and Training CC (2002) and IMS Consultants (Pty) Ltd (2005) to lay the foundation for his specialized work in SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality).

• In 2018, he expanded the scope of IMS Consultants by founding Kurt G. Harris and Associates (Pty) Ltd, which enabled him to serve a wider range of industries with more diverse services.

• Leadership in Construction:

• Kurt Harris played a key role at TYRIS Construction (Pty) Ltd from 2011 to 2018, where he rose from Safety Manager to SHEQ Manager. His leadership involved overseeing safety, quality, and health protocols for over 110 construction projects.

• Expert Certifications and Achievements:

• Certified Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor (British Standards Institution–UK, 2004).

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (TUV Rheinland, 2018).

• Registered as a Project Construction Health and Safety Manager with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Profession (2018).

• Management systems for various companies, including TYRIS Construction, South African Bank Notes, Archetor, Balwin Fibre, DD Williamson (Pty) Ltd, SAFDEV SSDC Commercial, Crystal Terrace (Pty) Ltd, "Valumax Kosmosdal 3 (Pty) Ltd t/a Leopard Terrace, SHEER Electrical (Pty) Ltd, Dekwasi Civils, 9O Construction (Pty) Ltd, Corridor Africa, Deltrolux (Pty) Ltd, SURE Travel Pretoria, Illovo Sugar Tongaat, South African Quality Institute, Productivity SA, SERA BEE Verification and Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation.

• Conducted gap analysis audits, pre-certification audits, and internal SHEQ audits across diverse industries like banking, construction, agriculture, and financial services.

• Delivered training programs on ISO standards, SHEQ integration, internal auditing, and lead auditing in South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana, and Mozambique.

5. Global Reach and Impact

• Led initiatives for companies across Southern Africa, including NEMISA, Sure Travel, and Huletts Sugar Durban.

• Served industries like agriculture (e.g., sugar companies in Swaziland) and banking, contributing to organizational improvements and certifications.

6. Focus Areas of Kurt G. Harris and Associates

• Design, development, and integration of management systems.

• Auditing and coaching for organizations seeking to improve or achieve certification for quality management, health and safety, and environmental systems.

• Tailoring services to the specific needs of various industries, ensuring that companies meet industry standards and improve operational efficiency.

Kurt G. Harris' role as a thought leader and practical implementer in the IMS field has enabled businesses to achieve certification and regulatory compliance while improving operational performance.

Kurt Harris has completed more than 110 Construction projects as Safety, Quality and SHEQ Manager under the auspices of TYRIS Construction.

In 2018 Kurt Harris was registered as Project Construction Health and Safety Manager with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Profession. Registration No.: CHSM/365/2018