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TOCIPSFree spirit / Entrepreneur / Mining Expert / Farming / Consulting
Dec. 2024South AfricaWe all deserve to live a better life - Be Inspired
VulcanExecutive Manager, Mining Operations
Jun. 2023 - Dec. 2024Mozambique
VulcanChief Operations Officer
Jun. 2023 - Aug. 2023MozambiqueMining and Process flow engineering leader
MoolmansOperations Executive
Nov. 2020 - Jun. 2023South AfricaPractical Optimist
MoolmansSenior Contracts Manager (Burkina Faso and Guinea)
Jun. 2017 - Nov. 2020Guinea and Burkina FasoOverseeing Lefa Gold mine (Guinea) and Taparko Gold mine (Burkina Faso)
AngloGold AshantiMining Manager
Oct. 2016 - May. 2017Tanzania, Geita Gold MineResponsible for the overall management of mining. Assists in staffing, outlining mining plans, setting mining goals/deadlines, and evaluating performance. Ensures the safety and health of mine workers. ... Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Operational Excellence is on top of my agenda to achieve my goals.
MoolmansSenior Contracts Manager
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2016
MoolmansSenior Contract Manager
Jun. 2014 - Oct. 2016Northern Cape, Kathu, South AfricaHeading the Tshipi Borwa Manganese Project
MoolmansSenior Contract Manager
Nov. 2012 - Jun. 2014To manage the execution of the required work within the project schedules and contractual agreements, ensuring technical excellence and effective coordination of the respective staff within the project team. Plan, direct, coordinate, or budget, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the Mining, construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a mining project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.
MoolmansContract Manager
May. 2012 - Oct. 2012Siguiri Gold Mine - GuineaHeading the Siguiri Gold Mine Project
MoolmansProduction Manager
Nov. 2010 - May. 2012Siguiri Gold Mine - GuineaAs a Production Manager at Aveng Moolmans I was responsible for day-to-day production within the Siguiri Gold mine project. Oversees, motivates, and supports the staff daily, applying a team approach and maintaining open communication. As a Production Manager, I planned, scheduled, strategized, and oversees all production activities while continually building productivity and maintaining profitability. As a Production Manager, I performed essential functions to ensure overall Efficiency and maintained effective communication with employees and client. The Production Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient planning and scheduling of personnel and equipment to reduce bottlenecks and problems. As a team we were responsible for supporting the company vision and mission. As a production manager safety was very critical, running the whole operation effectively and accident free was crucial.
MoolmansTechnical Manager
Nov. 2009 - Oct. 2010Siguiri Gold Mine - GuineaResponsible for all Technical issues of the project and working very close with the client to resolve any contractual issues. I was responsible for planning and directing the activities of the technical staff, such as the general maintenance of technical devices (surveying) and the drilling / blasting team within Siguiri gold mine. My function also expanded to implementing cost saving on Diesel and monitor usage by daily looking at fuel consumption per equipment. I was also responsible for training my staff members, developing them professionally and evaluating their work performance. Oversee the selection of equipment used in the project. Analyzed performance of the entire project / always keep the goals of the customer in mind and must also keep the budget in mind / Prepared all Project reports from contract (Project) report, OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency), Plant Return and EXCO report / prepared monthly payment certificate, use FPC system (Fleet Production and Cost) and rate calculator & Model Maker / Responsible for the our daily costing system (Pit Control) / making daily contact with the client to improve relationship / Running Continuous Improvement projects.
MoolmansEstimating Engineer
Sep. 2008 - Nov. 2009Siguiri Gold Mine - GuineaStudy and understand the project scope of work, contract, schedule, project execution, local conditions, construction execution, and financing scheme of a specific proposal. Follow up and coordinating with other departments / Prepare and plan project estimate methodology that satisfies client’s expectations, is agreed with Project Management Team and is in line with company guidelines / Conducts cost review meeting with internal departments and Proposal, Procurement and Mining / Present the cost estimate to Management during Review Meetings / Prepares the price sheet / Prepares the price breakdown for submission / Present the final estimate for handover to cost control after proposal award / Actively involved in risk review meetings to ensure accuracy of cost risk evaluation / Coordinates with other departments and collects all needed relevant data / Supports projects in final estimates understanding and in developing important change order estimates when required / Updates and maintains the Estimating department data bank.
Assmang KhumaniMining Engineer
Jun. 2008 - Sep. 2008Khumani Iron Ore mine - KathuAs a mining engineer, I ensured the safe and economically sound development of mines and surface operations. The role combined an understanding of the effects of these structures on their surrounding environment, technical knowledge and management skills. I got involved at all stages of the project. Before a new site is developed, I assess its viability and assist with planning the mine’s structure. I also manage and oversee mining production processes and am involved in the final closure and rehabilitation process. I got involved in assessing the commercial viability of new mining ventures / undertaking feasibility studies / designing potential mine sites / preparing plans for mines, for example pit benches / working with specialist PC software to support planning / overseeing major construction projects and ensuring that operations are functioning smoothly / monitoring activities Open Pit Operations / overseeing staff activities, either in one site section or throughout an entire mine / ensuring the safety of mining equipment and assessing mine equipment supplies / costing and scheduling supplies / establishing extraction systems / overseeing the health and safety of the site, particularly in relation to issues such as fatigue / learning new skills as required, such as drilling and blasting
African Rainbow Minerals LimitedJunior Mining Engineer
Nov. 2006 - May. 2008Beeshoek Iron Ore Mine - PostmasburgAs a mining engineer, I ensured the safe and economically sound development of mines and surface operations. The role combined an understanding of the effects of these structures on their surrounding environment, technical knowledge and management skills. I got involved at all stages of the project. Before a new site is developed, I assess its viability and assist with planning the mine’s structure. I also manage and oversee mining production processes and am involved in the final closure and rehabilitation process. I got involved in assessing the commercial viability of new mining ventures / undertaking feasibility studies / designing potential mine sites / preparing plans for mines, for example pit benches / working with specialist PC software to support planning / overseeing major construction projects and ensuring that operations are functioning smoothly / monitoring activities Open Pit Operations / overseeing staff activities, either in one site section or throughout an entire mine / ensuring the safety of mining equipment and assessing mine equipment supplies / costing and scheduling supplies / establishing extraction systems / overseeing the health and safety of the site, particularly in relation to issues such as fatigue / learning new skills as required, such as drilling and blasting
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