Tebogo N Sakaria
Maun_Botswana,Ngamiland
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in Operations Management, Project and Strategic Management, and Business Improvement. Demonstrated success in Commissioning and Operations readiness, Budgeting and Trends analysis, and People effectiveness and management. Adept at driving innovation to achieve organisational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Production Superintendent
MMG Khoemacau
Maun, North West
08.2020 - Current
- Strategic and Comprehensive Manpower onboarding aligned to company objectives_ on boarding 200 new employees
- Devised strategic plans, driving successful Operations and return in investment_ First Fills volumes and Plans
- Activity based budgeting and planning during commissioning and operations readiness_Operations and Maintenance Spares loading
- Initiated preventative strategic measures, minimising equipment downtime and asset utilization
- Achieved smooth operations by implementing strict safety protocols_ Record 1899 days of Zero Harm days from construction to commissioning
- Implemented efficient resource allocation strategies for cost savings_ Develop Cost saving initiatives and Millions saved
- Enforced quality standards to deliver targeted results.
- Conducted equipment inspections for optimal functionality.
- Commissioning and Operations readiness
- Organised regular training sessions for improved competency.
- Risk management strategies
- Collaborated with stakeholders and operational teams to assess progress against projected timelines.
- Tailings Facility management_ 100% GISTM compliance
Senior process engineer_Diamond Processing
Lucara Diamonds
Letlhakane, Central District
02.2018 - 07.2020
- Designed complex engineering solutions to overcome operational challenges.
- Built robust systems to enhance productivity and quality control.
- Established preventive maintenance programmes, reducing equipment downtime- Mine Call Factor Efficiency
- Optimised production rates through meticulous process analysis.
- Providing expert knowledge to the process department based on in depth knowledge of metallurgical process
- Reviewed technical documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Achieved safety compliance with rigorous inspection protocols.
- Alleviated bottlenecks for smoother workflow using troubleshooting techniques.
- Optimised processes to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
Process Manager (Act)
Mowana Copper Mine
Nata-Dukwi, City of Francistown
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Improved operational effectiveness with systematic problem-solving approaches.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organisation.
- Introduced innovative solutions, boosting overall process quality.
- Attained greater operational control with risk mitigation measures.
Commissioning Metallurgist_Copper Oxide Plant
Mowana Copper Mine
Nata-Dukwi, City of Francistown
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Developing a commissioning strategy and plan focusing on Crushing, grinding, flotation, Copper process and recovery processes.
- Analysing and reviewing equipment, spare parts, consumables, vendor needs, labour and material requirements for each piece of equipment in conjunction with each operational system to establish work plans to secure and commit resources for project commissioning.
- Auditing Metallurgical Mass Measurements systems and engaging stakeholders to ensure compliance to design.
- Process Assurance, Sampling Campaigns, Functional specifications, reagents suite optimization to suite the Ore to be processed as per plan.
- Mass Measurement calibrations, Process controls and control philosophy
- Drawing of service level agreements and auditing the laboratory to ensure that the service required by plant is achieved.
- Studying trends on commissioning phase and write a recommendation report for improvement
Plant Manager
Tati Nickel Mine
Francistown, City of Francistown
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Coordinated with other departments for smoother workflow and better resource utilisation.
- Implemented lean Operations and maintenance principles, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Planning, Budgeting and Cost Control
- Coordinated regular staff meetings, enhancing internal communication and team cohesion.
- Safety, Health, Environment and Quality
- Process Improvement Systems and Procedures
Process Production Superintendent
Tati Nickel Mine
Francistown, City of Francistown
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Led crisis management efforts to mitigate potential risks.
- Organised regular training sessions for improved competency.
- Implemented efficient resource allocation strategies for cost savings.
- Process Improvement Systems and Procedures- Provide direction to operations and brief procedures
- Safety, Health, Environment and Quality- Compliance to Mines & Quarries Machinery Act of Botswana to ensure Zero harm
- Risk Management- Identify the Risks and come up with mitigation strategies
- People management and effectiveness
- Maintenance support and ensure availability of the plant
Senior Process Engineer_Concentrator
Tati Nickel Mine
Francistown, City of Francistown
07.2012 - 02.2014
- Developed standard operating procedures ensuring consistency in operations.
- Built robust systems to enhance productivity and quality control.
- Managed cross-functional teams promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented new Microsoft excel based tools, enhancing operation speed.
- Metallurgical test works [Performing Flotation, milling test works to address challenges at hand- Copper and Nickel Flotation
- Daily production reports [Metallurgical Accounting] [ Balancing of production and Results analysis
Process Metallurgist_Complex Ores Processing
African Copper Mine (ZCI)
Nata-Dukwi, City of Francistown
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Optimised metallurgical processes by conducting regular analyses and inspections.
- Prepared detailed reports of production activities for management review and action planning.
- Daily/Weekly & Monthly production reports [Metallurgical Accounting] [ Balancing of production and Results analysis]
Senior Plant Metallurgist_Ore Preparation
Tati Nickel Mine
Francistown, City of Francistown
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Participated in various holistic events, thus broadening professional network within the spiritual community.
- Production/Process Monitoring- Process parameters optimization, checks and corrections.
- Process Assurance and quality- Tracer tests, medium level of oxidation and reagents optimization
- Metallurgical Projects [ Process improvements] –Optimizing crusher throughput
- Monthly Reports- Process Plant Performance and presentations to the Process team
Process Metallurgist_Concentrator
Tati Nickel Mine
Francistown, City of Francistown
03.2010 - 08.2011
- Regularly updated knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations to ensure compliance at all times.
- Streamlined operations, resulting in improved workflow efficiency.
- Initiated troubleshooting measures for any detected faults or abnormalities in the processing line.
- Assessed material characteristics for quality control purposes.
- Daily, Weekly and Month Production statistics
- Operations support
Graduate Trainee Metallurgist
Tati Nickel Mine
Francistown, City of Francistown
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Achieved customer satisfaction with diligent problem resolution.
- Unit operations learnership- Milling, flotation, crushing [Commissioning Gyratory crusher and DMS [Commissioning]
- Presentations on projects
- Report writing and data analysing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chem
University of Port Elizabeth
South Africa 2003 - 2007
NQF Level 6 - Management Development Program_Africa
Stellenbosch University
South Africa 2014 - 2015
Master of Science - Project Management & Operations
University of Bolton
England 2018 - 2019
Master of Business Administration - Student Candidate
Stellenbosch University
South Africa 2025 - 2027
Skills
- Operations Management
- Project and Strategic Management
- Business Improvement
- Commissioning and Operations readiness
- Budgeting and Trends analysis
- People effectiveness and management
- Innovation
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Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Sotho
Fluent
Affiliations
- Passionate about Farming and Football
Accomplishments
- Operations Readiness plan and execution Copper and Silver Operations_ MMG
- Commissioning of unit of operations shortest time with Complex Ores_African Copper
- Operations readiness plan and successful commissioning of copper oxide flotation Plant
- Above target copper recoveries and quality concentrate
- Quality Management Systems: ISO 9001:2008
- Achieve highest Mine Call factor effectiveness index Diamond Processing
Certification
Quality Management Systems: ISO 9001:2008
References
- Charles Smith: cb-smith@live.com.au [+61432984705]
- Mothusi Moroka: [+267 71320759]
Timeline
Process Production Superintendent
MMG Khoemacau
08.2020 - Current
Senior process engineer_Diamond Processing
Lucara Diamonds
02.2018 - 07.2020
Process Manager (Act)
Mowana Copper Mine
06.2017 - 07.2017
Commissioning Metallurgist_Copper Oxide Plant
Mowana Copper Mine
03.2017 - 06.2017
Plant Manager
Tati Nickel Mine
08.2016 - 11.2016
Process Production Superintendent
Tati Nickel Mine
02.2014 - 08.2016
Senior Process Engineer_Concentrator
Tati Nickel Mine
07.2012 - 02.2014
Process Metallurgist_Complex Ores Processing
African Copper Mine (ZCI)
01.2012 - 06.2012
Senior Plant Metallurgist_Ore Preparation
Tati Nickel Mine
09.2011 - 12.2011
Process Metallurgist_Concentrator
Tati Nickel Mine
03.2010 - 08.2011
Graduate Trainee Metallurgist
Tati Nickel Mine
03.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Science - Chem
University of Port Elizabeth
2003 - 2007
NQF Level 6 - Management Development Program_Africa
Stellenbosch University
2014 - 2015
Master of Science - Project Management & Operations
University of Bolton
2018 - 2019
Master of Business Administration - Student Candidate
Stellenbosch University
2025 - 2027
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