Senior Mine Planning Engineer

• May 2022 - Present

Mine Planning Engineer

• Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

-Performed thorough risk assessments on long-term and short-term mine plans and designs. - Planned operations, developed schedules, Life of Mine and Budget, and communicated status to aptly manage complex mining projects and ramp mine up from project phase to 3.6 million tonnes per annum ore production. - Consulted Geologists and Geotech engineers on Datamine and RocScience, facilities for optimal and accurate grade modeling, structural interrogation, and rock mass determination for design and production purposes. - Used Deswik.CAD to prepare layout of mine development and Deswik.ASD for accurate stope designs. - Organized safe, cost-effective completion methods of projects to exceed stakeholder and Khoemacau expectations. - Performed detailed inspections to assess safety risks, mine structure, and equipment. - Developed technical reports to provide vital insights for mining project implementation and activities. - Developed estimates to determine comprehensive project costs and financial reports to monitor ongoing costs at sites. - Monitored mine production rates to assess operational effectiveness. - Planned operations, developed schedules, and communicated status to aptly manage complex mining projects. - Managed and liaised with contractors and stakeholders on technical presentations, reports, and presentations. - Supervising junior engineers and trained in the proper use of operating Deswik Suite and an effective development and production schedule. Show less

Cost Engineer

• Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

• Utilize cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates and revise project costs to reflect current data.• Calculate correct costs for project-specific metrics by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors, and vendors.• Determined project objectives, budgets, and schedules by coordinating with clients and teammates and optimized plans to meet changing conditions.• Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.• Devised, enhanced, and communicated deliverable timetables by reviewing project requirements, scope, and resources to make accurate assessments.• Worked with contractor Mining Engineer to resolve efficiency problems, improve operations, and provide exceptional customer service.• Utilized cost estimation systems to document project information, create estimates, and revise project costs to reflect current data.• Calculated correct costs for project-specific goods and services by gathering information from team members, sub-contractors, and vendors.• Maintained the privacy and confidentiality of all information for existing and prospective clients to protect personal and business interests. Show less

Senior Associate

• Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

• Corporate Finance advisory. • Capital Raising: Raised approximately P 50 million. • Book-builds and Investor pitching. • Financial Modeling. • Valuation. • Investment appraisal. • Research and Analysis. • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing a high level of expertise. • Presented clients with investment options to meet diverse demands. • Successfully led team that raised P 50 million for a client looking to refinance their business. Show less

Senior Associate

• May 2018 - Feb 2019

- Mergers and Acquisitions activity - BSE listings - Circular compilation - Valuation modelling - Valuation reports - Research reports - Analysis - Due Diligence - Engagement with various M&A stakeholders like BURS, BSE, Competition Authority - Advisory - Deal pitching & Pitch Book preparation; - Mergers and Acquisitions activity - BSE listings - Circular compilation - Valuation modelling - Valuation reports - Research reports - Analysis - Due Diligence - Engagement with various M&A stakeholders like BURS, BSE, Competition Authority - Advisory - Deal pitching & Pitch Book preparation;

Investment Analyst

• Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

-Local listed equity analyst -Financial Modeling -Valuation -Due diligence -Investment appraisal -Research and Analysis -Local listed equity analyst -Financial Modeling -Valuation -Due diligence -Investment appraisal -Research and Analysis

Planning Officer

• Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

-Mining Method selection – Design and implementation of a transition between Conventional Mechanized Mining; Conventional Open Stoping to Sub-Level Open Stoping. Lead Engineer in the transition project.-Mine Optimization (Mine layout, optimized mineable shapes, mine schedule scenario analysis, simulation)-Operational consideration (Mobile fleet consideration, Material handling and capacity, ventilation)-Cost Estimation and Budgeting

Planning Trainee

• Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

• Achieving and maintaining high Safety, Health and Environment standards• Providing accurate designs and plans to ensure the mine’s current and future production requirements• Designing of mine development, stopes and services to support extraction and provide Engineering solutions to issues.• Ensuring that technical and planning information is available to support mining production.• Budgeting and Costs control• Annual performance projections.• Schedule available stopes and development ends• Compile monthly Production reports (Stoping and development)• Evaluation & Reconciliation of Production data Show less

Underground Mining Trainee - Secondment

• Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

• Ensuring safety and legal requirements are met and adhered to• Generating monthly production plans/ schedules for open stopes and Sublevel Stoping• Producing month end production reports• Supervising day to day drilling and blasting operation• Cost Management.• Project: Equipment selection (LHD/dump trucks) ; replacement of ageing fleet

Mining Foreman

• Sep 2014 - Nov 2015

• Working with SHEA to apply protocols towards NOSA accreditation • Daily and Monthly plan • Advising of Technical Improvement Strategies on all mining unit operations

Learner Official - Mining Engineering

• Oct 2012 - Aug 2014

• Structured 2 year development plan.• Supervised Blasting Operations.• Supervised Load and Haul Operations• Carried out drilling quality assurance audits & reports

Mining Engineer Intern

• Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

• Organized and executed drilling and blasting operations and schedules. • Aided and organized in loading and hauling dispatch and equipment allocation. • Conducted Geostatistical and Geological analysis • Liaised with production and conducted planning meetings. • Produced reports and analysis for optimization from hourly stats of the Shovels and Trucks. • Conducted a study on the Productivity of the Shovels over 5years (Availability and Utilisation). • Organized and executed drilling and blasting operations and schedules. • Aided and organized in loading and hauling dispatch and equipment allocation. • Conducted Geostatistical and Geological analysis • Liaised with production and conducted planning meetings. • Produced reports and analysis for optimization from hourly stats of the Shovels and Trucks. • Conducted a study on the Productivity of the Shovels over 5years (Availability and Utilisation).