To seek and maintain full-time/contract position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Tlou Drilling
Jwaneng, JW
01.2023 - Current
Develop comprehensive project plans outlining objectives,timelines, resources and budget requirements.
Develop and manage production scheduling for assigned project.
Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring that expenditures align with financial plans.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to stay within budget constraints.
Allocate resources efficiently, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
Monitor resource usage and adjust plans as needed to optimize efficiency and control costs.
Maintain open and transparent communication with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
Provide regular updates on project progress, challenges, and solutions to Client and Company Executives.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including reports, plans, and records.
Evaluate project performance and identify areas for improvement.
Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers.
Establish and monitor quality control processes to ensure that drilling operations.
meet industry standards and client expectation.
Ensure SHE Policies and regulations are adhered on site.
Review and update standard operating procedures and polices.
Project Manager
Rotsdrill Explorations
Jwaneng, JW
05.2021 - 12.2022
Accountable for review and optimization of drilling basic design
Planned and reviewed Project program and contract forecast budget generation.
Monitoring cost and timelines and submits cost reports/invoices as needed to Client.
Directed technical support to operations
Analyzed and composed Daily, Weekly & Monthly technical report
Expanded SHE Training & Development to Subordinates employees to 60% from 45% training matrix compliance.
Ensured Compliance with the SHE & Management policy of Company.
Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams.
Attended weekly meetings to discuss safety procedures, compliance issues and facility maintenance.
Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
Site Manager
Geo Civil
Jwaneng Northern Wellfields
09.2020 - 04.2021
Spearheaded and Management of Company Project at Wellfields
Regular Reporting to Client and Company Senior Management on Projects progress, challenges and mitigation
Generated technical specifications and drilling procedure with team on site, and discuss and agree target depths of boreholes
Coordinated crew to adhere final drilling depth and borehole, construction details including, size of materials installed, and placement of lining materials during borehole construction
Monitored and supervised all drilling operations on site
Adherence to Quality Assurance and Quality Control through following drilling operating procedures/standards
Analyzed data obtained from borehole path derived during to Geological, Hydrogeological and Surveys investigations
Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
Attended weekly meetings to discuss safety procedures, compliance issues and facility maintenance.
Site Project Manager
Cowburn Consulting
Jwaneng , JW
08.2015 - 07.2020
Directed and Managed of Company Projects at Jwaneng and Surrounding Areas
Accountable reporting to Client and Company Senior Management on Projects progress and challenges
Validated Geological, Hydrogeological and Geotechnical data acquisition
Database Management through running queries, audits and validations on Logchief application of all projects which lead to 98% clean data on the database system
Technical Geological reports through borehole resumes
Coached and Mentored team of 15 Geologists, 10 Geologist Interns and Support Staff on site.
Gathered Geotechnical and Geological data to determine geological relationships in regional context.
Helped to solve geology-related issues at Coreshed using mapping and assessment techniques.
Maintained optimal safety practices on every job site by implementing Re Mmogo SHE processes which lead to Company scooping position two and certificates of excellence on Zero Harm Awards.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Project Geologist/Geotechnical Engineering
Cowburn Consulting
Jwaneng
02.2015 - 08.2015
Drill Rig Monitoring (rig recoveries) and Supervision
Data Interpretation, analysis and Reporting
Geotechnical Core logging to assess competency of rock mass
Tested Sample on Point Load tests on various Rock specimen
Kimberlitic dilution core logging and Micro diamond analysis (MIDA)
Dispatch of Core Samples for External Laboratory Analysis
Input on Procedures reviews to meet Required Standards
Borehole technical resume reports
Ensured and enabled Site SHE Management compliance to set targets.
Laid out drill holes, managed rock logging and mapped ores contacts for Mine development.
Compiled data, prepared reports, completed data upload on Logchief.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Junior Mine Geologist
Modikwa Platinum
Burgersfort, South Africa
01.2012 - 05.2014
Completed and updated plans for mine sections for Mining Department.
Managed geological functions for underground section
Detailed Geological mapping of stopes and developments ends
Conducted proper grade control measures through working closely with valuation department and monitored daily stope observation reports
Borehole layouts for cover and prospect holes, Geological core logging of boreholes, capturing for information management
Channel Sampling and Core sampling for grade control measures and ore evaluation.
Arranged and dispatched of core samples for further lab analysis
Supervised and monitored underground diamond drillings boreholes
Digitized geological features and proper interpretation of mine geological structures as used in simulation process during modelling e.g., Faults, potholes, dykes
Ensured that all geology processes and procedures meet with statutory and corporate standards
Conducted and provide input at monthly pre-planning meetings for purpose of mine planning, scheduling and maximum ore extraction
Inputs during safety meeting and technical advice from geology department on major geological disturbances
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Honours Mining & Environmental Geology
University of Venda
Thohoyandou, South Africa, South Africa
12-2010
Skills
Mining and ore deposit geology mapping and interpretation
Structural geology mapping and interpretation
Geological computer modelling
Good technical systems skills (data management system)
Teamwork, sound interpersonal skills and good work ethics among workers
Coordinated good communication and presentation skills among workers
Softwares:
Microstation Bentley 3D Modelling
Arc GIS Map
Sable
CADS Mine
Logchief
Microsoft office: Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Affiliations
Reading books & articles, current affairs, watching documentaries, community works or charity work involvement.
Languages
English
First Language
Setswana
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Tlou Drilling
01.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Rotsdrill Explorations
05.2021 - 12.2022
Site Manager
Geo Civil
09.2020 - 04.2021
Site Project Manager
Cowburn Consulting
08.2015 - 07.2020
Project Geologist/Geotechnical Engineering
Cowburn Consulting
02.2015 - 08.2015
Junior Mine Geologist
Modikwa Platinum
01.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Honours Mining & Environmental Geology